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Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 23, 2015.
When Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O’Dell set out to teach her young daughter Ashby how to brush her teeth, she knew the surest path to success would be to
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Category: Oral Health
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Some Patients Might Need Antibiotics Before Routine Dental Work
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 08, 2015.
Office cleanings and other minor procedures are a routine part of regular dental care. For some people, though, a routine visit could put them at slight risk for a
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Category: Oral Health
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A Toothless Tiger?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 23, 2015.
Let’s say you’re traveling to Italy to surprise your girlfriend, who is competing in an alpine ski race… and when you lower the scarf that’s covering your face, you
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Brushing and Flossing Hard to Do? Consider Your 'Power' Options
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 15, 2015.
Brushing and flossing are foundational to good oral health and an essential part of daily life. Practicing both these habits removes most disease-causing bacterial plaque from tooth and gum
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Category: Oral Health
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Lamar Odom Rebounds From Dental Anxiety
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 31, 2015.
Professional basketball player Lamar Odom is sometimes known as “the candyman” because of his notorious fondness for sweets. But when his sweet tooth finally caught up with him —
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Category: Oral Health
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Dental Implants and Diabetes
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 16, 2015.
Today, dental implants are an increasingly popular option for replacing lost teeth — an issue faced by many older Americans. It’s not hard to see why these high-tech prosthetic
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 01, 2015.
Fans of the primetime TV show The Middle were delighted to see that high school senior Sue, played by Eden Sher, finally got her braces off at the start
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Take Steps to Ease That Burning Sensation in Your Mouth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 16, 2015.
We’ve all experienced eating or drinking something hot enough to scald the inside of our mouths. But what if you regularly have a burning sensation but haven’t consumed anything
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Category: Oral Health
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America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 01, 2015.
A recent episode of “America’s Got Talent” featured an engaging 93-year-old strongman called The Mighty Atom Jr. The mature muscleman’s stunt: moving a full-sized car (laden with his
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Other Factors Besides Hygiene Could Contribute to Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 17, 2015.
Periodontal (gum) disease is an infectious condition that if left untreated could lead to tooth loss. While gum disease is primarily caused by a thin layer of bacterial plaque
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Category: Oral Health
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Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 09, 2015.
As is the case with most celebs today, Beyonce is no stranger to sharing on social media… but she really got our attention with a video she recently posted
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Category: Oral Health
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Oral Health Can Prove Challenging in Your Senior Years
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 25, 2015.
A focus on dental care in senior citizens is just as important as it is for children. Indeed, oral health in your later years can be a major factor
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Category: Oral Health
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New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 10, 2015.
In real life he was a hard-charging basketball player through high school and college. In TV and the movies, he has gone head-to-head with serial killers, assorted bad guys…
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Beyond Their Marketing Claims, Most Toothpastes are Surprisingly Similar
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 25, 2015.
In your search for the right toothpaste, you’re inundated with dozens of choices, each promising whiter teeth, fresher breath or fewer cavities. Cutting through the various marketing claims, though,
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Category: Oral Health
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Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 10, 2015.
Have you started orthodontic treatment recently? Are you having a little trouble getting used to your braces? If so, you are not alone: Everybody goes through an adjustment period
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Category: Dental Procedures
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The Many Advantages of Dental Implants
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 26, 2015.
Dental implants have become the standard for long-term tooth replacement. From mechanics to movie stars, people from all walks of life have discovered the advantages of replacing a missing
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Category: Dental Procedures