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Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 29, 2019
The long-running hit show Dancing with the Stars has had its share of memorable moments, including a wedding proposal, a wardrobe malfunction, and lots of sharp dance moves. But
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Category: Dental Procedures
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To Detect Oral Cancer Early, See Your Dentist
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 19, 2019
This month marks the 20th annual observance of Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Last year, over 50,000 people in the US were diagnosed with oral cancer, and over 10,000 people
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Category: Oral Health
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Crown Lengthening Could Help with Treating Hard to Reach Cavities
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 09, 2019
There is a primary principle dentists follow regarding tooth decay—treat it as soon as you find it. Something as simple and routine as filling a cavity could prevent future
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Category: Dental Procedures
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March Is the Time to Evaluate Sleep Problems
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 30, 2019
The month of March brings the first day of spring, when nature seems to wake up after a restful winter slumber. It also brings Sleep Awareness Week, which leads
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Category: Oral Health
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Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 20, 2019
What's an actor's most important feature? According to Vivica A. Fox, whose most recent big-screen role was in Independence Day: Resurgence, it's what you see right up front.
"On screen,
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Composite Resin Could Amp up Your Teeth's Attractiveness in Just One Visit
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 10, 2019
It might not rise to the level of a miracle, but cosmetic dentistry can achieve some amazing outcomes with unattractive teeth. A skilled and experienced dentist can turn "ugly
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Recessed Gums Could Endanger Your Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 28, 2019
A "toothy grin" might be endearing, but not necessarily healthy. More of the teeth showing may mean your gums have pulled back or receded from the teeth. If so,
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Category: Oral Health
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Correcting a Poor Bite Improves Dental Health as Well as Smile Appearance
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 18, 2019
Overbites, underbites, crossbites—these are just a few of the possible malocclusions (poor bites) you or a family member might be experiencing. But no matter which one, any malocclusion can
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Category: Dental Procedures
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NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 08, 2019
Sometimes it seems that appearances count for everything—especially in Hollywood. But just recently, Lonnie Chaviz, the 10-year-old actor who plays young Randall on the hit TV show This Is
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Category: Dental Procedures
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NSAIDs Could be Just as Effective as Narcotics Managing Dental Pain
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 29, 2019
Like other healthcare providers, dentists have relied for decades on the strong pain relief of opioid (narcotic) drugs for patients after dental work. As late as 2012, doctors and
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Category: Oral Health
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4 Things that can Cause Gum Recession and What to do About Them
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 19, 2019
Besides attractively showcasing your teeth, your gums protect your teeth and underlying bone from bacteria and abrasive food particles. Sometimes, though, the gums can pull back or recede from
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Category: Oral Health
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'Get Rid' of Those Unattractive Teeth with Porcelain Veneers
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 09, 2019
Those unattractive teeth you see in the mirror are what are standing between you and a truly beautiful smile. If only you could make them go away.
In a way,
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Category: Dental Procedures
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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