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Know the Facts Before Considering Botox for Jaw Joint Pain
posted: Jan. 15, 2022.
If you have chronic jaw joint pain you may have heard of using Botox to relieve discomfort from temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Before you seek out this remedy, though, be sure Read more -
Promote Dental-Friendly Habits in Your Kids For Long-term Oral Health
posted: Jan. 05, 2022.
What's a habit? Basically, it's a behavior you consistently perform without much forethought—you seemingly do it automatically. They can be good (taking a bath every day); or, they can be Read more -
A Teen with a Missing Tooth May Need to Wait on a Dental Implant
posted: Dec. 26, 2021.
There’s a lot to like about replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant. This state-of-the-art restoration is by far the most durable and life-like option available. And unlike other Read more -
A Toothless Tiger?
posted: Dec. 16, 2021.
Let’s say you’re traveling to Italy to surprise your girlfriend, who is competing in an alpine ski race… and when you lower the scarf that’s covering your face, you reveal Read more -
Sealants Can Prevent Childhood Cavities Now and a Bite Problem Later
posted: Dec. 06, 2021.
Even with dedicated daily home care and regular dental cleanings, some children still have problems with cavities. And, that could morph into an even more serious problem in the future: Read more -
Is There a Better Way to Manage Pain Without Narcotics?
posted: Nov. 26, 2021.
The ongoing opioid addiction epidemic has brought together government, law enforcement and healthcare to find solutions. The focus among doctors and dentists has been on finding ways to reduce the Read more -
Here's What's in Your Toothpaste for Keeping Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.
We're all interested in how our toothpaste tastes, how it freshens breath or how it brightens teeth. But those are secondary to its most important function, which is how well Read more -
Olympian's Pole Vaulting Accident Puts the Spotlight on Dental Injuries
posted: Nov. 06, 2021.
British pole vaulter Harry Coppell had an unpleasant mishap right before the Tokyo Olympic games. During a training vault, Coppell glanced the top bar to loosen it, which then fell Read more -
4 Foods That May Help You Prevent Tooth Decay
posted: Oct. 27, 2021.
What you eat (and how often you eat it) is a major factor in the ongoing battle to prevent tooth decay. High levels of sugar or similar carbohydrates in your Read more -
Treating a "Gummy" Smile Starts with Finding out the Cause
posted: Oct. 17, 2021.
You’re a bit self-conscious about your smile. But not because of your teeth — it’s your upper gums, which seem too prominent when you smile. While “too much” is a Read more -
There May Be a Solution To Your Facial Pain
posted: Oct. 07, 2021.
Physical pain is unpleasant—but not knowing why you're hurting makes it worse. Thousands of people encounter such as experience when parts of their face suddenly and mysteriously erupt in pain.Often, Read more -
You Can Have a Straighter Smile - Just Like the Queen of England
posted: Sep. 27, 2021.
The monarchs of the world experience the same health issues as their subjects—but they often tend to be hush-hush about it. Recently, though, the normally reticent Queen Elizabeth II let Read more -
Get Ahead of Bite Problems with Interceptive Orthodontics
posted: Sep. 17, 2021.
At any given time some 4 million teens and pre-teens are wearing braces or other orthodontic appliances to correct a malocclusion (poor bite). While most cases are straightforward, some have Read more -
You Need to Act Fast to Save a Loose Tooth
posted: Sep. 07, 2021.
Some things in life are almost guaranteed to make you go, "Uh, oh"—your car won't start, your a/c goes out, or, worse yet, you get an unexpected letter from the Read more -
Good Reasons for Choosing Clear Aligners for Orthodontic Treatment
posted: Aug. 28, 2021.
If your teenager is in need of orthodontic treatment, you might automatically think braces. But while this decades-old appliance is quite effective, it isn’t the only “tooth movement” game in Read more -
Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
posted: Aug. 18, 2021.
Multi-platinum recording artist Janet Jackson has long been known for her dazzling smile. And yet, Jackson admitted to InStyle Magazine that her trademark smile was once a major source of Read more