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Protect Your Teeth and Gums During Physical Activities
posted: May 13, 2021.
As part of his "New Frontier," President Kennedy greatly expanded the President's Council on Physical Fitness. Sixty years later, it's still going strong—now as the President's Council on Sports, Read more -
Gum Disease Can Be Stopped but You Could Be in For a Long Fight
posted: May 03, 2021.
It often begins without you realizing it—spreading ever deeper into the gums and damaging tissue attachments, teeth and supporting bone in its way. In the end, it could cause Read more -
Take It From Taylor Swift - Losing Your Orthodontic Retainer is No Fun
posted: Apr. 23, 2021.
For nearly two decades, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has dominated the pop and country charts. In December she launched her ninth studio album, called evermore, and in January she delighted Read more -
Inflammation: the Link Between Gum Disease and Cardiovascular Disease
posted: Apr. 13, 2021.
Cardiovascular disease and periodontal (gum) disease are two different conditions with their own set of symptoms and outcomes. But they do share one common element: inflammation. In fact, this Read more -
This Laser Procedure Promises Big Benefits for Gum Disease Treatment
posted: Apr. 03, 2021.
Over the years, dentists have become quite proficient in treating even the most severe periodontal (gum) disease. Many of these positive outcomes are achieved through manual effort using simple Read more -
The Perils of a Loose Permanent Tooth - and What to do About it
posted: Mar. 24, 2021.
A loose baby tooth is normal and expected; a loose permanent tooth is quite another matter: it’s an advanced sign of disease that could lead to losing the tooth. The Read more -
Kevin Bacon's Mango-Slicing Trick and Other Ways to Rid Food Between Your Teeth
posted: Mar. 14, 2021.
During the COVID-19 quarantines, stir-crazy celebrities have been creating some “unique” home videos—like Madonna singing about fried fish to the tune of “Vogue” in her bathroom or Cardi B Read more -
Your Gums Need Extra Care After Periodontal Disease
posted: Mar. 04, 2021.
We all benefit from regular dental care, regardless of our state of oral health. But if you've experienced periodontal (gum) disease, those regular dental visits are even more important Read more -
4 Tips for Maintaining Healthy Tooth Enamel
posted: Feb. 22, 2021.
Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, and for good reason—it's your teeth's first line of defense against wearing and harmful oral bacteria. But although enamel can Read more -
How You Can Help Your Smile Stay Attractive as You Get Older
posted: Feb. 12, 2021.
We can't stop getting older or completely avoid many of the consequences that come with aging. Even so, there are things we can do to age more gracefully. That includes Read more -
Vivica Fox and Zendaya Have This in Common: A Gorgeous Smile
posted: Feb. 01, 2021.
Kill Bill fans have been pressing for a third installment of the stylized revenge tale since Kill Bill, Volume 2 hit the theaters in 2004. Finally, filmmaker Quentin Tarantino Read more -
Here's to Healthy Smiles in 2021!
posted: Jan. 21, 2021.
A New Year's resolution can be just about anything, from losing weight to visiting every major league baseball park. But a resolution you're more likely to keep ought to Read more -
Inform Your Dentist if You're Taking Blood Thinners
posted: Jan. 11, 2021.
Dental work isn’t performed in a vacuum — the state of your general health can have an impact on procedures and vice-versa. This is especially true if you’re taking Read more -
Don't let Gum Disease - the 'Other Dental Disease' - Rob you of Your Smile
posted: Jan. 01, 2021.
There's a lot of emphasis — well-placed, of course — on preventing and treating tooth decay. But there's another dental disease just as dangerous to your oral health and Read more -
Porcelain Veneers Transform Real Housewives Star's Smile Spoiled by Teeth Grinding
posted: Dec. 22, 2020.
Dorit Kemsley isn't shy. Best known to fans as an outspoken and sometimes outrageous cast member of the reality show Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kemsley is never reticent Read more -
Boost Your Overall Health by Reducing Gum Inflammation
posted: Dec. 10, 2020.
The human body’s immune system has amazing defensive capabilities. Without it a common cold or small wound could turn deadly. One of the more important processes of the immune system Read more