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Toothbrushing Tips
posted: Oct. 24, 2017.
October is National Dental Hygiene Month. It’s a great time to talk about your first line of dental defense: your toothbrush. Are you getting the most out of your tooth-brushing Read more -
The Secret to Preventing Gum Disease - Control Bacterial Plaque
posted: Oct. 09, 2017.
Here’s a sobering statistic: you have a 50/50 chance over your lifetime for developing periodontal (gum) disease. And it’s much more serious than irritated gums: if not treated aggressively Read more -
Keep Your Saliva Flowing - Your Oral Health Depends on it
posted: Oct. 01, 2017.
We often don't realize how important something is until it's gone. Like saliva: you're usually not aware that it's cleaning the mouth, neutralizing mouth acid or helping with digestion. Read more -
(Don't) Break It Like Beckham
posted: Sep. 16, 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 Read more -
Regular Flossing not Your Thing? Try an Oral Irrigator
posted: Sep. 01, 2017.
One of the keys to a healthy mouth is daily oral hygiene. These tasks have one objective: remove plaque, a thin film of bacteria and leftover food particles, from Read more -
2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
posted: Aug. 17, 2017.
Is a chipped tooth big news? It is if you’re Justin Bieber. When the pop singer recently posted a picture from the dental office to his instagram account, it Read more -
Stop Gum Disease Before it Threatens Your Dental Implant
posted: Aug. 02, 2017.
Teeth-replacing dental implants not only look life-like, they’re made to last. For one thing, the metals and dental materials used in them are impervious to bacterial infection. But that doesn’t Read more -
Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
posted: Jul. 18, 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” Read more -
3 Cutting Edge Ways You Could Benefit from Dental Implants
posted: Jul. 03, 2017.
Since their introduction over thirty years ago, dental implants have become the most popular choice for dental restoration. Their large variety of shapes and sizes — a far cry Read more -
Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
posted: Jun. 25, 2017.
For major-league slugger Giancarlo Stanton, 2014 was a record-breaking year. After the baseball season ended, he signed a 13-year, $325 million contract with the Miami Marlins — the biggest Read more -
Not All Bacteria are Harmful to Oral Health
posted: Jun. 10, 2017.
Most people associate bacteria with disease and ill health. But the real story about the trillions of microscopic organisms now living in and on your body is a bit Read more -
Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
posted: May 26, 2017.
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, Read more -
While Usually Benign, Lichen Planus Lesions Should Still be Examined
posted: May 11, 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 Read more -
Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
posted: Apr. 26, 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 Read more -
A Solution for Restoring Adequate Bone for Dental Implants
posted: Apr. 11, 2017.
Dental implants are considered the best tooth replacement option available. An implant replaces the root of a tooth and allows for the replacement of the crown via attachments or Read more -
Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
posted: Mar. 27, 2017.
When you’re among the top players in your field, you need every advantage to help you stay competitive: Not just the best equipment, but anything else that relieves pain Read more