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Gum Recession Can Harm Your Oral Health and Your Smile
updated: Jun. 22, 2021
Your gums don't just attractively frame your teeth—they protect them as well. If they shrink back (recede) from their normal covering, portions of the teeth could become exposed to Read more -
Five Easy Ways to Prevent Gum Disease
updated: Jun. 15, 2021
Gum disease can be painful and lead to missing teeth if you don’t treat it properly. However, there are plenty of things you can do to lower your risk of
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Smokers Are More Susceptible to Harmful Gum Disease. Here's Why
updated: Jun. 12, 2021
Along with tooth decay, periodontal (gum) disease is a primary enemy of oral health. If not caught and treated, a gum infection could spread and eventually cause tooth loss. But Read more -
Drawing Impacted Teeth Out of the Gums Could Help Normalize a Smile
updated: Jun. 02, 2021
We instinctively know when a smile looks normal—and when it doesn't. It could be that something simply looks out of place like crooked teeth. But we might also notice Read more -
Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen: A Celebrity Couple's Secrets for a Beautiful Smile
updated: May 23, 2021
Love at first sight—it's an endearing notion found in movies and novels, but perhaps we're a little skeptical about it happening in real life. Then again, maybe it does Read more -
What We Can Learn From Those With Chronic Jaw Pain and Discomfort
updated: May 13, 2021
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is an umbrella term for a number of chronic jaw problems. These conditions cause recurring pain for 10 to 30 million Americans, especially women of Read more -
4 Reasons Dental Implants Are a Wise Choice for Tooth Replacement
updated: May 03, 2021
You've lost some teeth, and now you have to decide how to replace them. A fixed bridge or a partial denture are certainly good options. But the best choice Read more -
Knowing How the Mouth and Face Grow Can Improve Bite Treatment
updated: Apr. 23, 2021
Correcting a bite problem involves more than applying braces. Orthodontists must consider a wide range of factors, including the type of bite problem involved, complications like impacted or missing Read more -
Porcelain Veneers Transform Real Housewives Star's Smile Spoiled by Teeth Grinding
updated: Apr. 13, 2021
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 -
This Minor Dental Procedure Could Make Breastfeeding Easier for an Infant
updated: Apr. 03, 2021
Breastfeeding is nature's way of providing complete nourishment to a newborn in their first years of life. It can also have a positive impact on their emerging immune system, Read more -
The Causes of Chronic Jaw Pain Might Be Similar To Fibromyalgia
updated: Mar. 24, 2021
Chronic joint pain (temporomandibular joint disorder or TMD) in and of itself can make life miserable. But TMD may not be the only debilitating condition you're contending with—it's quite Read more -
Here's Why Gum Disease Could Be Lurking in Your Mouth Even Now
updated: Mar. 14, 2021
If you think periodontal (gum) disease is something that only happens to the other guy (or gal), you might want to reconsider. Roughly half of adults over age 30—and Read more -
You Can Have a Straighter Smile - Just Like the Queen of England
updated: Mar. 04, 2021
The monarchs of the world experience the same health issues as their subjects—but they often tend to be hush-hush about it. Recently, though, the normally reticent Queen Elizabeth II Read more -
How You Can Help Your Smile Stay Attractive as You Get Older
updated: Feb. 22, 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 -
A Winter Pick-Me-Up, Dental-Style
updated: Feb. 12, 2021
Now that the holidays are behind us and spring is ahead of us, winter doldrums may be setting in. If you are feeling a little blah, it might be Read more -
Although Rare, This Condition Could Destroy a Tooth
updated: Feb. 02, 2021
Most dental problems are caused by tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease, easily preventable with dedicated daily hygiene and regular dental care. But there are a few other rare Read more