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Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 30, 2018
Multi-platinum recording artist Janet Jackson has long been known for her dazzling smile. And yet, Jackson admitted to InStyle Magazine that her trademark smile was once a major source
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Gum Surgery Can Improve Your Smile and Save Your Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 20, 2018
While the term “plastic surgery” might bring to mind face lifts or tummy tucks, not all procedures in this particular surgical field are strictly cosmetic. Some can make a
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Bitewing X-Rays Safely 'Reveal all' About Back Teeth to Prevent Tooth Decay
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 10, 2018
Modern dental care wouldn’t be the same without x-rays. Since dentists began capturing x-ray images a century ago to detect beginning tooth decay, billions of teeth have been preserved.
“Catching
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Dentures are Still a Viable Choice for Tooth Replacement
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 30, 2018
Edentulism, the loss of all of a person’s teeth, is more than an appearance problem. As one in four Americans over 65 can attest, total tooth loss can lead
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Attention to Detail Crucial to a Beautiful Smile Supported by Dental Implants
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 21, 2018
Installing dental implants involves more than the mechanics of placing them into the jawbone. Ultimate success — a natural and beautiful smile — requires painstaking attention to detail and
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 11, 2018
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
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Advances in Porcelain Veneers Improve Both Strength and Appearance
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 21, 2018
One of the best restorative options for slightly deformed, misaligned or stained teeth is a porcelain veneer. Composed of thin, laminated layers of dental material, the veneer is bonded
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 01, 2018
Everyone has to face the music at some time — even John Lydon, former lead singer of The Sex Pistols, arguably England’s best known punk rock band. The 59-year
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Can't Afford Dental Implants? Consider Partial Dentures
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Aug. 12, 2018
We’ve come a long way in our ability to restore missing teeth. Today’s top choice is dental implants, prized not only for their close resemblance to real teeth but
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Category: Dental Procedures
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When Summertime Sports Lead to Dental Dilemmas
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Aug. 02, 2018
Summer is a great time to go outdoors and get your game on—no matter whether your court is set up for tennis or basketball, whether you’re on the diamond
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Take Care of Your Dental Appliance and It Will Take Care of You
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jul. 13, 2018
What do a teenager with a poor bite, a senior citizen with multiple missing teeth or a middle-aged person with a teeth grinding habit all have in common? They
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Gum Disease is Still a Threat to Your Dental Implants
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jun. 23, 2018
You’ve invested quite a bit in your new dental implants. And it truly is an investment: because of implants’ potential longevity, their long-term costs could actually be lower than
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Category: Dental Procedures
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A Royal Fix
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jun. 13, 2018
So you’re tearing up the dance floor at a friend’s wedding, when all of a sudden one of your pals lands an accidental blow to your face — chipping
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Sealants Could Protect Your Child's Teeth From Future Problems
Author:
Anonymous
updated: May 14, 2018
Teeth lost to tooth decay can have devastating consequences for a child’s dental health. Not only can it disrupt their current nutrition, speech and social interaction, it can also
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Category: Dental Procedures
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(Don't) Break It Like Beckham
Author:
Anonymous
updated: May 04, 2018
During his former career as a professional footballer (that's a soccer star to U.S. sports fans) David Beckham was known for his skill at “bending” a soccer ball. His
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Extracting Certain Teeth can Boost Orthodontic Effectiveness
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 30, 2018
We treat most malocclusions (bad bites) with braces or clear aligners. But not all malocclusions are alike — some can require extra procedures to achieve successful results.
One such example
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Category: Dental Procedures