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Implant Failure Is Rare, but Possible. Here Are a Few Ways to Avoid It
posted: Feb. 24, 2020.
Dental implants are all the rage—and for good reason: They’re incredibly “tooth-like,” both in appearance and function. They also have a stunningly high success rate: More than 95% of Read more -
See Your Dentist to Find out the Real Cause for Your Tooth Pain
posted: Feb. 14, 2020.
If you have tooth pain, we want to know about it. No, really—we want to know all about it. Is the pain sharp or dull? Is it emanating from Read more -
Tobacco: One Baseball Tradition We Can Do Without
posted: Feb. 04, 2020.
While sports like football, basketball and soccer have exploded in popularity over the last few decades, many Americans still have a soft spot for the granddaddy of them all: Read more -
Hugh Jackman Is All Smiles for His New Broadway-Inspired Show
posted: Jan. 25, 2020.
To anyone immersed in the “X-Men Universe” Hugh Jackman will always be Wolverine, a role he played in seven movies. But there’s more to this Australian actor than mutant Read more -
3 Surprising Foods That Could Help You Fight Tooth Decay
posted: Jan. 15, 2020.
You've no doubt heard about certain foods and beverages that increase your risk for dental disease. These foods, often high in added sugar or acid, can lead to tooth Read more -
You May Need Something Other Than Ointment to Clear up This Facial Rash
posted: Jan. 05, 2020.
During your latest dental cleaning and checkup, your dentist notices a skin rash around your mouth. You sigh—it’s been going on for some time. And every ointment you’ve tried Read more -
Here's How to Cut Through All the Choices to Find Your Right Toothbrush
posted: Dec. 26, 2019.
Henry Ford famously said a customer could have any color they wanted on their Model T “as long as it was black.” Those days are over—today’s cars and trucks Read more -
Viggo Mortensen's Red-Carpet Smile
posted: Dec. 16, 2019.
The Golden Globes ceremony is a night when Hollywood stars shine their brightest. At the recent red-carpet event, leading man Viggo Mortensen had plenty to smile about: Green Book, Read more -
Determining the Right Whitening Approach is Key to Brightening a Dull Smile
posted: Dec. 06, 2019.
Bright, naturally white teeth are a key component in a beautiful smile. But the opposite is also true: nothing diminishes an otherwise attractive smile more than stained or Read more -
5 Tips to Keeping a Healthy Mouth During Your College Years
posted: Nov. 26, 2019.
Many recent high school graduates will soon begin their first year in college, and for many it will be their first time living away from home. But with the Read more -
Eating the Right Carbs Helps Keep Your Gums Healthy
posted: Nov. 16, 2019.
As with most Western countries, we in the U.S. love our carbs. While fats and proteins make an appearance in our diets, many of us go full-tilt on sugars, Read more -
Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
posted: Nov. 06, 2019.
As the host of America's Funniest Home Videos on ABC TV, Alfonso Ribeiro has witnessed plenty of unintentional physical comedy…or, as he puts it in an interview with Dear Read more -
There Are a Lot of Bacteria in Your Mouth but Only a Few Mean You Harm
posted: Oct. 27, 2019.
Say “bacteria,” especially in the same sentence with “disease” or “infection,” and you may trigger an immediate stampede for the hand sanitizer. The last thing most people want is Read more -
Don't Panic Over Your Child's Teeth Grinding but Do Keep an Eye on It
posted: Oct. 17, 2019.
First the bad news: Those nightly hair-raising sounds are indeed coming from your child’s bedroom—from your child. It’s the result of them grinding their teeth while they sleep. But here’s Read more -
Improving Hygiene Skills Maximizes Removal of Disease-Causing Plaque
posted: Oct. 07, 2019.
Your mouth is teeming with bacteria—millions of them. But don't be alarmed: Most are benign or even beneficial. There are, however, some bacteria that cause tooth decay or periodontal Read more -
Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
posted: Sep. 27, 2019.
Sometimes, looking at old pictures can really bring memories back to life. Just ask Stefani Germanotta—the pop diva better known as Lady Gaga. In one scene from the recent Read more