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That Odd 'Lacy' Mouth Sore is No Cause for Alarm
posted: Jun. 03, 2020.
Looking in the mirror, you probably focus on your teeth and gums—i.e., your smile. Your dentist, though, will take the time to look deeper into your mouth, searching for anything Read more -
Is Dental Treatment Safe During Pregnancy?
posted: May 24, 2020.
If you’re pregnant, you may find yourself pondering decisions you didn’t have to think about before. Should you have that glass of wine… or skip it, because of the alcohol; Read more -
Serena Williams' Call for Help: What Every Parent Should Know About Teething
posted: May 14, 2020.
Celebrities use Twitter to connect with their fans—promoting their next project, sharing big news and, yes, throwing a little shade. Occasionally, though, a tweet reveals something deeply personal about your Read more -
Why Is Your Smile Gummy? Here Are 4 Possibilities
posted: May 04, 2020.
What makes a beautiful smile? Beautiful teeth, for sure. But there's also another component that can make or break your smile, regardless of your teeth's condition: your gums. Although their Read more -
3 Things You Can Do to Protect Your Tooth Enamel
posted: Apr. 24, 2020.
Your teeth face a hostile environment populated by disease-causing bacteria. But your teeth also have some “armor” against these microscopic foes: enamel. This hard outer tooth layer forms a barrier Read more -
Don't let Gum Disease - the 'Other Dental Disease' - Rob you of Your Smile
posted: Apr. 14, 2020.
There's a lot of emphasis — well-placed, of course — on preventing and treating tooth decay. But there's another dental disease just as dangerous to your oral health and nearly Read more -
Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles
posted: Apr. 04, 2020.
Is a “teeth crush” a thing? According to a recent confession by Lucy Hale, it is. Hale, who has played Aria Montgomery for seven seasons on the hit TV show Read more -
How to Lessen the Effects of Chronic Dry Mouth
posted: Mar. 25, 2020.
If you were asked to identify the number one mouth problem affecting dental health, what would you name? Toothaches? Poor hygiene? Jaw joint issues?Believe it or not, the top issue Read more -
3 Questions You Should Ask before Undergoing Teeth Whitening
posted: Mar. 15, 2020.
There are a number of teeth whitening options to put the brightness back into your smile — from professional dentist office applications to over-the-counter products for home use. But before Read more -
Your Child's Teeth Grinding Habit May Not Be as Concerning as It Sounds
posted: Mar. 05, 2020.
One of the most common concerns dentists and pediatricians hear from a worried parent is about a child's teeth grinding habit. And no wonder—the unnerving sound this grinding creates can Read more -
New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
posted: Feb. 24, 2020.
In real life he was a hard-charging basketball player through high school and college. In TV and the movies, he has gone head-to-head with serial killers, assorted bad guys… even Read more -
You May Need Your Dentist's Help Easing the Pain of Severe Canker Sores
posted: Feb. 14, 2020.
Canker sores, known medically as aphthous ulcers, are fairly common among people. Lasting for about a week or so, these mouth sores are usually more irritating than painful. But about Read more -
You Don't Have to Live With Uncomfortable Cracked Mouth Corners
posted: Feb. 04, 2020.
While a relatively minor health issue, cracked mouth corners (medically known as angular cheilitis) can certainly be irritating. Fortunately, you don't have to live with it—we can help reduce the Read more -
Easing the Pain and Discomfort of Canker Sores
posted: Jan. 25, 2020.
If you occasionally experience small sores in the softer tissues of your mouth, you may have aphthous ulcers or better known as canker sores. While rarely a health concern, they Read more -
Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
posted: Jan. 15, 2020.
If you're well past your teen years, you probably have several reasons for not straightening your crooked smile: the expense, the time and the embarrassment of being a 30-, 40- Read more -
Follow the Fast-Food Lead: Cut Back Sodas in Your Child's Diet
posted: Jan. 05, 2020.
You can find some version of the ever popular kids’ meal at most major fast-food restaurants. It’s a neat little package: child’s size portions of burgers, chicken nuggets or sides—and Read more