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Why the Treatment Model for Your Jaw Joint Disorder Matters
posted: Jan. 14, 2021.
Your temporomandibular joints (TMJ), located where your lower jaw meets the skull, play an essential role in nearly every mouth function. It’s nearly impossible to eat or speak without them.Likewise, Read more -
Here's What You Need To Know About Dental Insurance and Choosing a Crown
posted: Jan. 04, 2021.
Millions of Americans rely on dental insurance to help them better afford dental care. Depending on the benefit package, an insurance policy can be useful in restoring dental health compromised Read more -
Vivica Fox and Zendaya Have This in Common: A Gorgeous Smile
posted: Dec. 25, 2020.
Kill Bill fans have been pressing for a third installment of the stylized revenge tale since Kill Bill, Volume 2 hit the theaters in 2004. Finally, filmmaker Quentin Tarantino is Read more -
Some Birth Control Drugs Could Increase Risk of Gum Disease
posted: Dec. 15, 2020.
One of the health issues pregnant women should be concerned about is a higher risk of periodontal (gum) disease. But you don’t have to be pregnant to have an increased Read more -
No Time for a Makeover? Try These One-Visit Smile Enhancements Before the Holidays
posted: Dec. 05, 2020.
Despite your best intentions to plan ahead, the holidays have sneaked up on you. And what good intentions you had: presents to buy, halls to deck, parties to throw. Perhaps Read more -
When To See Your Dentist
posted: Nov. 25, 2020.
The American Dental Association states that approximately 100 million individuals in the United States don’t see their dentist yearly, even when twice-yearly dental exams have been proven to prevent a Read more -
Antibiotic Resistance Requires Action - and a Change of Attitude
posted: Nov. 25, 2020.
The development of antibiotic drugs is widely considered one of the greatest medical achievements of the last century. Their widespread use has turned life-threatening diseases like cholera, strep throat or Read more -
Van Halen's Passing Reminds Us of the Dangers of Oral Cancer and How to Help Prevent It
posted: Nov. 15, 2020.
Fans everywhere were recently saddened by the news of musical legend Eddie Van Halen's death. Co-founder and lead guitarist for the iconic rock group Van Halen, the 65-year-old superstar passed Read more -
New Recommendations Make Water Fluoridation Safer Than Ever
posted: Nov. 05, 2020.
For over half a century now, community water systems have been adding fluoride to drinking water to help reduce the risk of tooth decay. Numerous long-term studies have demonstrated the Read more -
Here's the Scoop on Your Upcoming Root Canal
posted: Oct. 26, 2020.
You might be a bit apprehensive if your dentist recommends a root canal treatment, especially if it's your first. That's understandable: Popular culture has portrayed the root canal as an Read more -
Lasers Adding New Precision and Efficiency to Root Canal Treatments
posted: Oct. 16, 2020.
Root canal treatments are an essential part of dental care — countless teeth with deep decay would be lost each year without it. Now, this traditional dental care procedure is Read more -
Jimmy Fallon's Daughter Loses a Tooth on National Television
posted: Oct. 06, 2020.
Even though coronavirus lockdowns have prevented TV hosts from taping live shows, they're still giving us something to watch via virtual interviews. In the process, we're given occasional glimpses into Read more -
What You Should Know About Veneers for Teenagers
posted: Sep. 26, 2020.
Porcelain veneers are a great way to enhance an unattractive smile. But are they appropriate for teenagers? The answer usually depends on a patient’s current development stage and the type Read more -
Treating Gum Disease with Lasers
posted: Sep. 16, 2020.
Since their development in the laboratory over five decades ago, lasers have found increasing use in our everyday lives. In the field of medicine, it’s not uncommon to find lasers Read more -
It's Time for Football! Is Your Favorite Player's Mouth Fully Protected?
posted: Sep. 06, 2020.
It's September—and that means football season is underway. Whether you're playing, spectating or managing a fantasy team, the action is about to ramp up. Unfortunately, increased “action” also includes injury Read more -
Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
posted: Aug. 27, 2020.
At the first-ever Players Weekend in August 2017, Major League Baseball players wore jerseys with their nicknames on the back. One player — Cleveland Indians shortstop, Francisco Lindor — picked Read more