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Tackling Dental Plaque
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 12, 2017
The American Dental Hygiene Association has designated October as National Dental Hygiene Month. Good dental hygiene is the best weapon against your mouth’s number one enemy: dental plaque.
Plaque, a
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Category: Oral Health
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(Don't) Break It Like Beckham
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 27, 2017
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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While Usually Benign, Lichen Planus Lesions Should Still be Examined
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 12, 2017
If you’ve noticed a small sore in your mouth, it’s possible you have a non-contagious disease known as lichen planus. Although usually benign, it’s still a good idea to
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Category: Oral Health
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Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Aug. 28, 2017
It might seem that supermodels have a fairly easy life — except for the fact that they are expected to look perfect whenever they’re in front of a camera.
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Good Bone Health Essential for Obtaining 'Teeth in One Day' Implants
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Aug. 20, 2017
You've seen ads for “Teeth in One Day” that promise immediate implant placement at the same time you have the problem tooth removed. But this presumes the gums and
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Aug. 05, 2017
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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3 Steps to a Better Bite and a More Attractive Smile
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jul. 21, 2017
Before you consider cosmetic changes to your smile, ask yourself one question: how's your bite? How your teeth are positioned and aligned doesn't just affect their function — it
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Category: Dental Procedures
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How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jul. 06, 2017
How many actresses have portrayed a neuroscientist on a wildly successful TV comedy while actually holding an advanced degree in neuroscience? As far as we know, exactly one: Mayim
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Category: Oral Health
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Screw or Cement: Which is Best for Attaching Your Implant Crown?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jun. 21, 2017
If you’re in the initial planning stages for a dental implant, you may already be encountering a number of options to consider. One that may come up is how
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Even Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence Aren't Immune From Bad Breath!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jun. 06, 2017
Exchanging passionate kisses with big-screen star Jennifer Lawrence might sound like a dream come true. But according to Liam Hemsworth, her Hunger Games co-star, it could also be a
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Category: Oral Health
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Taking the Dread Out of Dental Visits
Author:
Anonymous
updated: May 22, 2017
We always look forward to seeing our patients, but not all of you look forward to seeing us! If you’re one of them, don’t worry — we don’t take
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
Author:
Anonymous
updated: May 14, 2017
Everyone loves a concert where there's plenty of audience participation… until it starts to get out of hand. Recently, the platinum-selling band Fifth Harmony was playing to a packed house
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Category: Oral Health
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Keep an Eye on Your Oral Health during Cancer Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 29, 2017
A third of people treated for cancer develop adverse side effects within their mouth. But while these effects can be devastating to teeth and gums, there are ways to
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Category: Oral Health
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In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 14, 2017
Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That's why we're so pleased to see some NFL QB's setting great examples
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Category: Oral Health
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Don't Let Smoking Increase Your Chances of Implant Failure
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 30, 2017
There are plenty of good reasons to quit smoking. Here's one more if you're considering replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant: smoking increases your risk of implant
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 15, 2017
Is having good oral hygiene important to kissing? Who's better to answer that question than Vivica A. Fox? Among her other achievements, the versatile actress won the “Best Kiss”
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Category: Oral Health