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Why Your Teeth Hurt Will Determine How We Treat Them
posted: Oct. 24, 2017.
Your teeth and gums have a highly sensitive network of nerves. But while it can signal even the most subtle discomfort we may not be able to identify the Read more -
Monitoring Your Child's Thumb Sucking Could Help Avoid Future Bite Problems
posted: Oct. 09, 2017.
Although distressing to many parents, infants and toddlers sucking their thumb is a common if not universal habit. Most children phase out of it by around age 4, usually Read more -
Think You're Too Old for Orthodontics? Read This
posted: Oct. 01, 2017.
You’ve lived most of your life with crooked teeth and an imperfect smile. You feel you should have done something about it years ago, but now you’re approaching your Read more -
Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
posted: Sep. 16, 2017.
At the first-ever Players Weekend in August 2017, Major League Baseball players wore jerseys with their nicknames on the back. One player — Cleveland Indians shortstop, Francisco Lindor — Read more -
Back-to-School Is an Excellent Time for a Dental Checkup
posted: Sep. 01, 2017.
A new school year is right around the corner. Here's something to add to your back-to-school list: Schedule a dental visit for your child. There are several good reasons Read more -
Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
posted: Aug. 17, 2017.
Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates knows how important it is to present your best face to the world — and one of the most important features of that face Read more -
This Young Woman's Cancer Experience a Teachable Moment for all of us
posted: Aug. 02, 2017.
With college, a full-time job and an upcoming wedding to plan, Brooke Vitense had the hectic life of an average young woman in her twenties. But a chance discovery Read more -
Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
posted: Jul. 18, 2017.
Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated Read more -
Are You in the Know About Dental Crowns? Take our True or False Quiz
posted: Jul. 03, 2017.
So, you're about to have a tooth capped with a crown. Do you know what you need to know before you undergo this common dental procedure? Here's a short true Read more -
Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
posted: Jun. 25, 2017.
When you’re among the top players in your field, you need every advantage to help you stay competitive: Not just the best equipment, but anything else that relieves pain Read more -
We can Rid You of that Lump in Your Mouth you Keep Biting
posted: Jun. 12, 2017.
Biting the inside of your cheek is high on the list of minor but painfully irritating occurrences like paper cuts or tongue scalding from hot coffee. A mouth bite, Read more -
Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
posted: May 26, 2017.
Cavities can happen even before a baby has his first piece of candy. This was the difficult lesson actor David Ramsey of the TV shows Arrow and Dexter learned Read more -
We may Need to Remove one or More Teeth Before Applying Braces
posted: May 11, 2017.
“To gain something, sometimes you have to give up something else.” No, that isn't the latest viral meme on the Internet. It's actually a practical consideration that could arise in Read more -
Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
posted: Apr. 26, 2017.
When is the best time to floss your teeth: Morning? Bedtime? How about: whenever and wherever the moment feels right? For Cam Newton, award-winning NFL quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, Read more -
Children with Chronic Health Conditions may Need Extra Dental Care
posted: Apr. 11, 2017.
Proactive dental care is an essential part of childhood growth. But that care can be much harder for children with chronic health issues than for healthier children. “Chronic condition” is Read more -
Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
posted: Mar. 27, 2017.
Ever since childhood, when her career as a model and actress took off, Brooke Shields has enjoyed worldwide recognition — through advertisements for designer jeans, appearances on The Muppet Read more
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