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Got Questions About Root Canals? We Have Answers
posted: Nov. 12, 2021.
You might have a few questions should you find out you need a root canal for a tooth infected with advanced decay. Most will be about what you should Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How MLB Star Aaron Judge Changed His Smile and How You Can Too
posted: Oct. 23, 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 moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Head Off a Crossbite at the Pass With This Orthodontic Appliance
posted: Oct. 13, 2021.
At what age should you begin treating a poor bite? Many might say with braces around late childhood or early adolescence. But some bite problems could be addressed earlier—with Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
See Your Dentist First Before Using a Home Teeth Whitening Kit
posted: Oct. 03, 2021.
Are your stained teeth bumming you out? There's good news—you can transform that dull and dingy smile yourself with a tooth whitening product. There are dozens of over-the-counter whitening kits Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
A Routine Dental Procedure Saves This MLB Standout's Broken Tooth
posted: Sep. 13, 2021.
During this year's baseball spring training, Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton got into a row with a steak dinner—and the beefsteak got the better of it. During his Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
There Are a Several Possible Causes for a Gummy Smile
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.
Besides straight and translucent teeth, an attractive smile has another important component: balance. In a great smile, the visible areas of the teeth and gums are in balanced proportion Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Like Johnny Manziel, You May Need an Oral Surgeon for a Major Dental Problem
posted: Aug. 04, 2021.
QB sensation Johnny Manziel has had a varied career in professional football. After playing two seasons for the NFL Cleveland Browns, he quarterbacked for a number of teams in Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
A Bonded Retainer - Another Option for Keeping Your New, Straight Smile
posted: Jul. 25, 2021.
For some, the excitement over their braces coming off gets dampened a bit with the prospect of now having to wear a retainer. But it has to be—newly realigned Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Your New Porcelain Veneers Can Last and Look Great a Long Time
posted: Jul. 15, 2021.
Dental veneers are a popular way to improve teeth with chips, stains, gaps or other defects. They're typically made of dental porcelain, ceramic-like materials prized for their ability to Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Here's How to Get a Smile Makeover This Summer
posted: Jul. 05, 2021.
Play a round of word association with "summer," and you'll probably come up with "vacation," "camping," or "beach" just off the top of your head. But the slower pace Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Drawing Impacted Teeth Out of the Gums Could Help Normalize a Smile
posted: Jun. 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 moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Here's Why X-Rays are a Safe Practice With Children
posted: May 26, 2021.
X-rays are so interwoven into dental care that we often don't think twice about them. Even so, we shouldn't take this invisible form of radiation lightly—regular exposure at high Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Supermodel Ashley Graham's Unpleasant Dental Encounter With a Frozen Cookie
posted: May 16, 2021.
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 moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
We May Be Able To Treat Some Bite Problems Early
posted: Apr. 26, 2021.
In any given year, 4 million tweens and teens are in the process of having their teeth straightened with braces or clear aligners. It's so common we tend to Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Removing Teeth Might Make It Easier To Straighten a Smile
posted: Apr. 16, 2021.
Dentists remove millions of teeth each year, often because of tooth decay or gum disease. But disease isn't the only reason—a tooth extraction might make it easier to straighten Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Why Kathy Bates Chose This Alternative to Braces and so Might You
posted: Apr. 06, 2021.
Kathy Bates has been a familiar face to filmgoers since her Oscar-winning performance as Annie Wilkes in Misery. She's best known for playing true-to-life characters like Wilkes or Barbara Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures