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Drawing Impacted Teeth Out of the Gums Could Help Normalize a Smile
posted: May 15, 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
Knowing How the Mouth and Face Grow Can Improve Bite Treatment
posted: May 05, 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
4 Reasons Dental Implants Are a Wise Choice for Tooth Replacement
posted: Apr. 25, 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
How MLB Star Aaron Judge Changed His Smile and How You Can Too
posted: Apr. 15, 2021.

Between the final game of the World Series in late October and spring training in February, major league baseball players work on their skills preparing for the new season. Read more
Thumb Sucking and Tongue Thrusting Could Cause a Poor Bite
posted: Apr. 05, 2021.

There are many things to be concerned about with your infant. Thumb sucking shouldn't be one of them—at least not yet. Practically universal among young children, the habit normally Read more
See Your Dentist ASAP If You Have a Loose Permanent Tooth
posted: Mar. 26, 2021.

Unless you're 6 years old and on speed dial with the Tooth Fairy, a loose tooth isn't a good feeling. It's also a sign something is wrong in your Read more
Topical Fluoride Could Boost Your Child's Avoidance of Tooth Decay
posted: Mar. 16, 2021.

Tooth decay is perhaps the biggest danger your child's teeth can face. Not only can it rob them of primary teeth now, but the loss of teeth at this Read more
As Antetokounmpo Knows, Even an NBA Star Can Be Sidelined by a Toothache
posted: Mar. 06, 2021.

The NBA's reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo may seem unstoppable, but he proved no match for a troubled tooth. Antetokounmpo, the self-proclaimed “Greek Freak,” missed one of the final three Read more
How to Ensure Your Child's Teeth and Gums Stay Healthy Now and Later
posted: Feb. 24, 2021.

Being a parent can be a rewarding role. But it's also hard work, especially the effort required in keeping children healthy. In that respect, there's one area you don't Read more
What To Do and Not Do for These 3 Common Childhood Dental Problems
posted: Feb. 14, 2021.

Knowing what to do—and what not to do—when your child is sick can greatly affect their health and well-being. That's especially true with dental problems. Here then are some Dos Read more
Although Rare, This Condition Could Destroy a Tooth
posted: Feb. 04, 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
Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
posted: Jan. 25, 2021.

We're all tempted occasionally to use our teeth in ways that might risk damage. Hopefully, though, you've never considered anything close to what singer, songwriter and now social media Read more
6 Signs Your Child Could Be Developing a Poor Bite
posted: Jan. 15, 2021.

If your child has seen the dentist regularly, and brushed and flossed daily, there's a good chance they've avoided advanced tooth decay. But another problem might already be growing Read more
Two Major Causes for Implant Failure and How You Can Prevent Them
posted: Jan. 05, 2021.

Dental implants are a reliable way to replace teeth. More than 95% of implants survive ten years after their installation, and many of these could conceivably continue for decades. But Read more
Here's What To Do If Your Child Complains of a Toothache
posted: Dec. 26, 2020.

Perhaps the only thing worse than having a toothache of your own is when your child has one. Tooth pain can be a miserable experience, especially for children. It Read more
Supermodel Ashley Graham's Unpleasant Dental Encounter With a Frozen Cookie
posted: Dec. 16, 2020.

Ashley Graham has a beautiful and valuable smile—an important asset to her bustling career as a plus-size model and television host. But she recently revealed on Instagram a “confrontation” Read more

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