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Veneers May Not Be the Best Option for Your Teenager's Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 21, 2020.
Just like adults, teenagers experience chipped, stained or disfigured teeth. And during a life stage where issues with appearance can be acutely painful, these defects call out for a
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Wearing Dentures 24/7 May Not Be a Good Idea - Here's Why
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 11, 2020.
Today’s technologically advanced dentures aren’t your grandparents’ “false teeth.” Now made with superior materials and processes, you could almost forget you’re wearing them. But don’t let that cause you
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Home Whitening Kits are Safe and Effective, if Used the Right Way
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 01, 2020.
You’re satisfied with your smile appearance except for one thing — your teeth aren’t as white and bright as you wish they could be. So, you’ve decided to do
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Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 22, 2020.
If you're well past your teen years, you probably have several reasons for not straightening your crooked smile: the expense, the time and the embarrassment of being a 30-,
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Primary Teeth Decay Could Affect Your Child's Future Dental Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 12, 2020.
With only a few teeth now showing in your baby’s mouth, you might think it’s too early to schedule their first dental visit. But you should, and here’s why:
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4 Causes for Gum Recession and What We Can Do About It
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 02, 2020.
If you’ve noticed some of your teeth seem to be “longer” than you remembered, it’s not because they’ve grown. Rather, your gums have shrunk back or receded to expose
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Though not Always Seen, it's Still Important to Replace a Missing Back Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 23, 2019.
Your front teeth are the stars of your smile — so it makes perfect sense to replace them if they’re missing. But is it really necessary to replace a
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(Don't) Break It Like Beckham
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 13, 2019.
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
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Choosing a Screw or Cement to Attach an Implant Crown
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 03, 2019.
If you've lost a tooth, you have a number of options for replacing it. Perhaps the best choice in terms of lifelikeness and durability is a dental implant.
All implants
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Are You in the Know About Dental Crowns? Take our True or False Quiz
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 23, 2019.
So, you're about to have a tooth capped with a crown. Do you know what you need to know before you undergo this common dental procedure?
Here's a short true
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That Scalded Feeling Isn't in Your Head - It Could Be Burning Mouth Syndrome
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 13, 2019.
Most of us have encountered something hot that’s burned or scalded the inside of our mouth—not a pleasant feeling. But what if you have a similar burning sensation without
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NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 03, 2019.
Basketball isn't a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While
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Treating "Burning Mouth" Depends on What's Triggering it
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 24, 2019.
There's a burning sensation in your mouth even though you haven't had anything hot to eat or drink. It's an experience you've had for years, often accompanied by mouth
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New Minimally Invasive Techniques are Improving Tooth Decay Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 14, 2019.
Although techniques and materials have changed, dentists still follow basic principles for treating tooth decay that date from the late 19th Century. And for good reason: They work. These
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Celebrate World Smile Day With More Attractive Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 04, 2019.
The smiley face: It’s been around forever. Except it hasn’t—someone created it. No, not Forrest Gump (but good guess!), but graphic artist Harvey Ball in 1963 to help boost
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Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 24, 2019.
Ever since childhood, when her career as a model and actress took off, Brooke Shields has enjoyed worldwide recognition — through advertisements for designer jeans, appearances on The Muppet
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