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How AFV's Alfonso Ribeiro Saved His Tooth
posted: Aug. 30, 2020.
Remembered fondly by fans as the wacky but loveable Carlton on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Alfonso Ribeiro is currently in his fifth year hosting America's Funniest Videos. It's Read more -
4 Dental Health Areas That Deserve Attention Before Getting Back to School
posted: Aug. 20, 2020.
The final quarter of the 2019-2020 academic year was like no other in modern history. Because of COVID-19, U.S. schools and colleges lay dormant as millions of students carried Read more -
Your 'Toothache' Might Signal a Problem Other Than in Your Mouth
posted: Aug. 10, 2020.
You expect a decayed tooth, a fracture or a gum infection to be the cause for that toothache causing you grief. Sometimes, though, the answer may be “none of Read more -
Enjoy Your Ice Cream - But Just a Little for Your Dental Health's Sake
posted: Jul. 31, 2020.
If you love ice cream, then you'll get a kick out of this: Your favorite treat has its own month. That's right, July is National Ice Cream Month, when Read more -
You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
posted: Jul. 21, 2020.
Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may Read more -
This Oral Appliance Could Help Solve Your Sleep Apnea Problem
posted: Jul. 11, 2020.
Millions of people have obstructive sleep apnea—and some don’t even realize it. That’s because even though these airway-blocking episodes can occur several times a night, they may only last Read more -
How to Protect Dental Health in the Later Years of Life
posted: Jul. 01, 2020.
As we get older, we become more susceptible to chronic health conditions like diabetes, heart disease or arthritis. We can also begin to see more problems with our teeth Read more -
Here's the Scoop on Your Upcoming Root Canal
posted: Jun. 21, 2020.
You might be a bit apprehensive if your dentist recommends a root canal treatment, especially if it's your first. That's understandable: Popular culture has portrayed the root canal as Read more -
Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles
posted: Jun. 11, 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 Read more -
The Unique Benefits of Dental Implants
posted: Jun. 09, 2020.
Are you ready to fill the gaps in your smile? Dental implants offered by your Alexandria, VA, dentist, Dr. Moutaz Abdeen of Alexandria Smiles Dentistry, offer the ideal solution. Pairing Read more -
If a Root Canal Won't Work, This Procedure Might Save Your Tooth
posted: Jun. 01, 2020.
Root canal treatments are the go-to procedures dentists use to treat a tooth with advanced internal decay that has resulted in the pulp (nerve) dying. And for good reason: Read more -
How to Avoid 'White Spot' Decay While Wearing Braces
posted: May 22, 2020.
Straightening your teeth with braces or other orthodontic gear is a positive step toward a healthier and more attractive smile. You'll likely be pleased with your smile when they're Read more -
Think Twice Before Considering Botox for Chronic Jaw Pain Relief
posted: May 12, 2020.
Chronic jaw pain can be an unnerving experience that drains the joy out of life. And because of the difficulty in controlling it patients desperate for relief may tread Read more -
How Veneers Restored Howie Mandel's Winning Smile
posted: May 02, 2020.
You probably wouldn't be surprised to hear that someone playing hockey, racing motocross or duking it out in an ultimate fighter match had a tooth knocked out. But acting Read more -
Too Much Sugar Can Wreck More Than Your Teeth
posted: Apr. 22, 2020.
You've heard it. Your parents heard it—maybe even your grandparents too. Dentists have been alerting people for more than half a century that high sugar consumption contributes to tooth Read more -
We may Need to Remove one or More Teeth Before Applying Braces
posted: Apr. 12, 2020.
“To gain something, sometimes you have to give up something else.” No, that isn't the latest viral meme on the Internet. It's actually a practical consideration that could arise in Read more