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Could a Dental Bridge Be a Better Choice Than Implants?
posted: Jan. 11, 2021.
What a difference forty years can make: Dental bridges once occupied the top spot for choices to replace missing teeth until the arrival of dental implants in the 1980s. Read more -
Wisdom Teeth Can Still be a Problem for the World's Youngest Billionaire
posted: Jan. 01, 2021.
According to Forbes Magazine, Kylie Jenner is the world's youngest billionaire at age 22. Daughter of Caitlyn (Bruce) Jenner and Kris Jenner, Kylie is the founder and owner of Read more -
How Dental Crowns Can Help Your Smile
posted: Dec. 31, 2020.
If your dentist has told you that you need a dental crown you may be wondering, “Why?” So, now seems like the perfect time for you to learn more about Read more -
Two Major Causes for Implant Failure and How You Can Prevent Them
posted: Dec. 20, 2020.
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 -
Keep Your Child's Fluoride Intake at a Safe but Effective Level
posted: Dec. 08, 2020.
Fluoride is an important part of your child's dental development. But if children take in too much of this important mineral, they could experience enamel fluorosis, a condition in Read more -
Here's Why Smoking Can Be Hazardous to Your Dental Health
posted: Nov. 28, 2020.
During his exploration of the Americas, Christopher Columbus encountered a native in a canoe loaded with water, food and a strange bunching of leaves. This marked the first European Read more -
Dakota Johnson and Her Missing Tooth Gap Sparks Online Debate
posted: Nov. 18, 2020.
Celebrities’ controversial actions and opinions frequently spark fiery debates on social media. But actress Dakota Johnson lit a match to online platforms in a seemingly innocent way—through orthodontics. This summer Read more -
Keep Your New Straightened Smile Straight With an Orthodontic Retainer
posted: Nov. 08, 2020.
You can't correct a poor bite with braces or clear aligners overnight: Even the most cut-and-dried case can still require a few years to move teeth where they should Read more -
Could a Metal Allergy Stop You From Getting Dental Implants?
posted: Oct. 29, 2020.
The subject of allergies covers a wide swath in medicine. Among other things, people have allergic reactions to animal fur, various foods and plant pollen. The effects are equally Read more -
When Dental Fillings are Needed
posted: Oct. 21, 2020.
There is much to know about dental fillings. They strengthen teeth weakened by decay, prevent infection or decay from spreading, and restore normal biting and chewing functions. Several types of Read more -
There's a Quick Fix For That Irritating Mouth Sore You Keep Biting
posted: Oct. 19, 2020.
As the old Fifties song goes, “Little things mean a lot.” They can also be the most irritating, like a hangnail, a papercut—or a certain kind of oral sore. Read more -
Treating an Infection With a Root Canal
posted: Oct. 09, 2020.
Could that nagging pain in your tooth be related to an infection in the pulp? Your dentist in Alexandria, VA, Dr. Moutaz Abdeen of Alexandria Smiles Dentistry, can diagnose the Read more -
Porcelain Veneers Transform Real Housewives Star's Smile Spoiled by Teeth Grinding
posted: Oct. 09, 2020.
Dorit Kemsley isn't shy. Best known to fans as an outspoken and sometimes outrageous cast member of the reality show Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kemsley is never reticent Read more -
Avoid This Numbing Agent to Ease Your Baby's Teething Pain
posted: Sep. 29, 2020.
Parents have been dealing with their children's teething pain for as long as parents and children have been around. Along the way, the human race has developed different ways Read more -
DIY Orthodontics is a Recipe for Dental Disaster
posted: Sep. 19, 2020.
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) is a deeply held American trait for building, renovating or repairing things without the services of a professional. The Internet has only made this tradition easier: There Read more -
It's Time for Football! Is Your Favorite Player's Mouth Fully Protected?
posted: Sep. 09, 2020.
It's September—and that means football season is underway. Whether you're playing, spectating or managing a fantasy team, the action is about to ramp up. Unfortunately, increased “action” also includes Read more