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Here's What To Do for 4 Kinds of Dental Injuries
posted: May 14, 2022.
Although kids are resilient, they're not indestructible. They're prone to their share of injuries, both major and minor—including dental injuries.It's common for physically active children to suffer injuries to their Read more -
You May Need a Different Treatment Approach to Clear Up This Facial Rash
posted: May 04, 2022.
We all value clear skin as a sign of health and vitality—and attractive facial skin certainly enhances a beautiful smile. So, when a rash or other skin outbreak mars our Read more -
Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
posted: Apr. 24, 2022.
Cavities can happen even before a baby has his first piece of candy. This was the difficult lesson actor David Ramsey of the TV shows Arrow and Dexter learned when Read more -
Staining Within a Tooth Requires a Clinical Whitening Approach
posted: Apr. 14, 2022.
Home whitening kits are a popular way to turn a dull smile into a dazzling one. But these self-applied products only work for teeth with outer enamel stains — if Read more -
Leave Your Kids a Legacy of Great Dental Health With These Simple Tips
posted: Apr. 04, 2022.
Most parents well remember the day they brought their new baby home from the hospital. And then—in what seems like the blink of an eye—that same child is heading out Read more -
Safety is a Priority When Imaging Children's Teeth with X-Rays
posted: Mar. 25, 2022.
X-ray imaging is a routine part of a child's dental care — and it undeniably makes a difference in preventing and treating dental disease. It's so routine, we can easily Read more -
Who Has the Best Celebrity Smile of All? These Objective Tests Attempt to Find Out
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.
Which celebrity has the most attractive smile? You might think the answer is purely subjective. What strikes you as the fairest may fall flat with someone else.A dental group attempted Read more -
Treating Decayed Baby Teeth Protects Future Permanent Teeth
posted: Mar. 05, 2022.
Primary ("baby") teeth may look cute and adorable, but they're a big player in your child's dental health. A primary tooth lost prematurely could eventually lead to a major bite Read more -
You May Need Something Other Than Ointment to Clear up This Facial Rash
posted: Feb. 23, 2022.
During your latest dental cleaning and checkup, your dentist notices a skin rash around your mouth. You sigh—it’s been going on for some time. And every ointment you’ve tried doesn’t Read more -
4 Things You Can Do to Keep Your Children's Dental Development on Track
posted: Feb. 13, 2022.
After spending much time and expense to keep your kids healthy, you're probably well-acquainted with your family physician. Similarly, you should be just as chummy with your family dentist: That's Read more -
Take a Tip From Kirsten Dunst to Get the Smile You Want
posted: Feb. 03, 2022.
Up and coming performers are often pressured by their handlers to change their appearance, and many have over-the-top stories to prove it. But they'd be hard pressed to outdo Kirsten Read more -
X-Ray Radiation Exposure is Much Less than Daily Environmental Radiation
posted: Jan. 24, 2022.
X-rays are an important diagnostic tool in dentistry because of their ability to penetrate and pass through body tissues. Because they penetrate at different speeds depending on tissue density (shorter Read more -
Consider a Removable Partial Denture as a Temporary Solution After Tooth Loss
posted: Jan. 14, 2022.
In an ideal situation, you would transition from a missing tooth to a permanent replacement with as little time in between as possible. Unfortunately, reality can intrude on the best Read more -
Late Thumb-Sucking Could Cause Bite Problems
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.
Of the many concerns pediatric healthcare providers hear from parents, thumb-sucking is definitely on the short list. Such a worry isn't totally unwarranted—persistent thumb-sucking could influence poor bite formation. But if Read more -
(Don't) Break It Like Beckham
posted: Dec. 25, 2021.
During his former career as a professional footballer (that's a soccer star to U.S. sports fans) David Beckham was known for his skill at “bending” a soccer ball. His ability Read more -
No Need to Fret Over Implant Surgery
posted: Dec. 15, 2021.
Are you interested in dental implants but a little hesitant about the surgery? Don’t be—this procedure to imbed an implant’s titanium post in the jawbone is relatively minor with little Read more