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If you're a fan of former NFL player and current host of Good Morning America Michael Strahan, then you're well aware of his unique smile feature—a noticeable gap between his front teeth. So far, Strahan has nixed any dental work to correct the gap, often saying it was part of "who I am."
But if you follow him on Twitter, you may have been shocked by a video he posted on March 30th of him sitting in a dentist's chair. Calling it a "moment fifty years in the making," Strahan said, "Let's do it." After some brief video shots of a dental procedure, Strahan revealed a new gapless smile.
But some of his Twitter fans weren't buying it—given the timing, they sniffed an elaborate April Fool's Day ruse. It turns out their spider senses were on target: Strahan appeared once again after the video with his signature gap still intact, grinning over the reaction to his successful prank.
The uproar from his practical joke is all the more hilarious because Strahan has let it be known he's truly comfortable with his smile "imperfection." But it also took him awhile to reach that point of acceptance, a well-known struggle for many people. On the one hand, they want to fix their dental flaws and improve their smile. But then again, they're hesitant to part with the little "imperfections" that make them unique.
If that's you, here are some tips to help you better navigate what best to do about improving your smile.
See a cosmetic dentist. A cosmetic dentist is singularly focused on smile enhancement, and particularly in helping patients decide what changes they want or need. If you're looking for such a dentist, seek recommendations from friends and family who've changed their smiles in ways you find appealing.
Get a "smile analysis." Before considering specific cosmetic measures, it's best to first get the bigger picture through an examination called a "smile analysis." Besides identifying the defects in your smile, a cosmetic dentist will use the analysis to gauge the effect any proposed improvements may have on your overall facial appearance.
Embrace reality. A skilled cosmetic dentist will also evaluate your overall oral health and assess how any cosmetic procedures might impact it. This might change your expectations if it whittles down the list of enhancement possibilities, but it may help determine what you can do to get the best improved smile possible.
A great cosmetic dentist will work diligently with you to achieve a new smile that's uniquely you. Even if, like Michael Strahan, you decide to keep a trademark "imperfection," there may still be room for other enhancements that will change your appearance for the better.
If you would like more information about a "smile makeover," please contact us or schedule a consultation. To learn more, read the Dear Doctor magazine article “Cosmetic Dentistry.”
Along with fessing up to cherry tree surgery and tossing silver dollars across the Potomac River, George Washington is also famously known for wearing wooden dentures. Although we can't verify the first two legends, we can confirm Washington did indeed wear dentures, but not of wood—hippopotamus ivory and (yikes!) donated human teeth—but not wood.
Although they seem primitive to us today, Washington's dentures were the best that could be produced at the time. Still, the Father of Our Country suffered mightily from his dentures, both in physical discomfort and social embarrassment. Regarding the latter, our first president's dentures contorted his lips and mouth in an unattractive way, faintly discernable in Gilbert Stuart's famous portraits of our first president.
If only Washington had lived in a later era, he might have been able to avoid all that dental unpleasantness. Besides better versions of dentures, he might also have benefited from an entirely new way of replacing teeth—dental implants. Just four decades after this state-of-the-art restoration was first introduced, we now recognize implants as the "Gold Standard" for tooth replacement.
In recognition of Dental Implant Month in September, here are 4 reasons why dental implants might be the right tooth replacement choice for you.
Life-like. While other restorations provide a reasonable facsimile of natural teeth, implants take like-likeness to another level. That's because the implant replaces the root, which then allows for a life-like crown to be attached to it. By positioning it properly, implants and the subsequent crown can blend seamlessly with other teeth to create an overall natural smile appearance.
Durable. Implants owe their long-term durability (more than 95% still functioning after ten years) to a special affinity between bone and the titanium post imbedded in the jaw. Bone cells readily grow and adhere to the implant's surface, resulting over time in a more secure hold than other restorations. By the way, this increased bone growth around implants can help slow or even stop progressive bone loss.
Low impact. Dental bridges are another well-regarded tooth replacement option, but with a major downside: The natural teeth on either side of the missing teeth gap must be crowned to support the bridge. To prepare them, we must permanently alter these teeth. Implants, though, don't require this form of support, and so have a negligible effect on other teeth.
Versatile. Although implants are a practical choice for individual tooth restorations, multiple teeth replacements can get expensive. Implants, though, can also be incorporated into other restorations: Four to six implants can support an entire removable denture or fixed bridge. Implant-supported restorations are more durable than the traditional versions, while also encouraging better bone health.
If you need to replace teeth and would like to consider dental implants, see us for a complete examination. You may be an ideal candidate for this "best of the best" dental restoration.
If you would like more information about dental implants, please contact us or schedule a consultation. To learn more, read the Dear Doctor magazine article “Dental Implants.”
For over three decades, Celine Dion has amazed audiences and fans with her powerful singing voice. Best known for her recording of "My Heart Will Go On," the theme song for the movie Titanic, Dion has amassed global record sales topping 200 million. In her early singing days, though, she struggled with one particular career obstacle: an unattractive smile.
The Canadian-born performer had a number of dental defects including crooked and discolored teeth, and—most prominent of all—abnormally large cuspid or "canine" teeth (located on either side of the four front incisors). They were so noticeable that one Quebec celebrity magazine gave her the unflattering nickname "Canine Dion."
This isn't an unusual problem. Since human canines are already the longest teeth in the mouth, it doesn't take much for them to stand out. Our ancient hunter-gatherer ancestors needed these large, pointed teeth to survive. But with the evolution of agriculture and industry, canine teeth have become gradually smaller—so much so that when they're abnormally large, they don't look right in a smile.
So, what can be done if your canines embarrassingly stand out from the rest? Here are some of the options to consider.
Reduce their size. If your canines are just a tad too long, it may be possible to remove some of the enamel layer in a procedure called contouring. Using this technique, we can reduce a tooth's overall size, which we then re-shape by bonding composite resin to the tooth. It's only a good option, though, if your canines have an ample and healthy layer of enamel.
Repair other teeth. The problem of prominent canine teeth may actually be caused by neighboring teeth. When the teeth next to the canines are crooked, the canines can appear more prominent. Alternatively, other teeth around the canines may be abnormally small. Braces or clear aligners can correct crooked incisors, and applying porcelain veneers to smaller teeth could help normalize their length.
Apply dental crowns. In some instances, we can reduce the canines in size and then bond porcelain crowns to them. This is the option that Dion ultimately chose. The natural teeth are still intact, but the crowning process transforms them into properly proportioned, life-like teeth. There is, however, one caveat: The alteration to these teeth will be permanent, so they will need a crown from then on.
Besides crowning her canine teeth, Dion also underwent other dental work to straighten and whiten her other teeth. As a result, this superstar performer now has a superstar smile to match and so can you if your teeth are less than perfect. These or other cosmetic enhancements can give you the look you truly desire. All it takes is an initial visit with us to start you on the road to a transformed smile.
If you would like more information about various cosmetic solutions for your smile, please contact us or schedule a consultation. To learn more, read the Dear Doctor magazine article “Porcelain Dental Crowns.”
Getting dental implants is going to require surgery. But don't let that concern you—it's a relatively minor procedure.
Currently the “gold standard” for tooth replacement, an implant consists of a titanium post surgically imbedded in the jawbone. We can affix a life-like crown to a single implant or support a fixed bridge or removable denture using a series of them.
Because placement will determine the restoration's final appearance, we must carefully plan implant surgery beforehand. Our first priority is to verify that you have adequate jawbone available to support an implant.
Additionally, we want to identify any underlying structures like nerves or blood vessels that might obstruct placement. We may also develop a surgical guide, a retainer-like device placed in the mouth during surgery that identifies precisely where to create the holes or channels for the implants.
After numbing the area with local anesthesia, we begin the surgery by opening the gum tissue with a series of incisions to expose the underlying bone. If we've prepared a surgical guide, we'll place it in the mouth at this time.
We then create the channel for the insert through a series of drillings. We start with a small opening, then increase its size through subsequent drills until we've created a channel that fits the size of the intended implant.
After removing the implant from its sterile packaging, we'll directly insert it into the channel. Once in place, we may take an x-ray to verify that it's been properly placed, and adjust as needed. Unless we're attaching a temporary crown at the time of surgery (an alternate procedure called immediate loading), we suture the gums over the implant to protect it.
Similar to other dental procedures, discomfort after surgery is usually mild to moderate and manageable with pain relievers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen (if necessary, we can prescribe something stronger). We may also have you take antibiotics or use antibacterial mouthrinses for a while to prevent infection.
A few weeks later, after the bone has grown and adhered to the implant surface, you'll return to receive your new permanent crown or restoration. While the process can take a few months and a number of treatment visits, in the end you'll have new life-like teeth that could serve you well for decades.
If you would like more information on dental implants, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article “Dental Implant Surgery.”
Between the final game of the World Series in late October and spring training in February, major league baseball players work on their skills preparing for the new season. Reporters on a Zoom call to the New York Yankees' training camp wanted to know what star outfielder Aaron Judge had been doing along those lines. But when he smiled, their interest turned elsewhere: What had Aaron Judge done to his teeth?
Already with 120 homers after only five seasons, Judge is a top player with the Yankees. His smile, however, has been less than spectacular. Besides a noticeable gap between his top front teeth (which were also more prominent than the rest of his teeth), Judge also had a chipped tooth injury on a batting helmet in 2017 during a home plate celebration for a fellow player's walk-off home run.
But now Judge's teeth look even, with no chip and no gap. So, what did the Yankee slugger have done?
He hasn't quite said, but it looks as though he received a “smile makeover” with porcelain veneers, one of the best ways to turn dental “ugly ducklings” into “beautiful swans.” And what's even better is that veneers aren't limited to superstar athletes or performers—if you have teeth with a few moderate dental flaws, veneers could also change your smile.
As the name implies, veneers are thin shells of porcelain bonded to the front of teeth to mask chips, cracks, discolorations or slight gaps between teeth. They may even help even out disproportionately sized teeth. Veneers are custom-made by dental technicians based on a patient's particular tooth dimensions and color.
Like other cosmetic techniques, veneers are a blend of technology and artistry. They're made of a durable form of dental porcelain that can withstand biting forces (within reason, though—you'd want to avoid biting down on ice or a hard piece of food with veneered teeth). They're also carefully colored so that they blend seamlessly with your other teeth. With the right artistic touch, we can make them look as natural as possible.
Although porcelain veneers can accommodate a wide range of dental defects, they may not be suitable for more severe flaws. After examining your teeth, we'll let you know if you're a good candidate for veneers or if you should consider another restoration. Chances are, though, veneers could be your way to achieve what Aaron Judge did—a home run smile.
If you would like more information about porcelain veneers, please contact us or schedule a consultation. To learn more, read the Dear Doctor magazine article “Porcelain Veneers: Strength & Beauty As Never Before.”
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- 2021
- August (6)
- Here's What You Can Expect With Dental Implant Surgery
- Periodontal Probing Can Tell Us a Lot About the Severity of a Gum Infection
- Gum Disease Could be Making Other Diseases Worse
- How MLB Star Aaron Judge Changed His Smile and How You Can Too
- This One Cosmetic Method Could Improve a Multiple of Tooth Flaws
- Saving Primary Teeth From Decay Is Totally Worth It - Here's How
- July (6)
- 5 Tips Students (and Everyone Else) Should Heed for Healthy Teeth and Gums
- Like Johnny Manziel, You May Need an Oral Surgeon for a Major Dental Problem
- Stay Ahead of Decay-Spreading Root Cavities
- Untreated Gum Disease Could Cost You Your Implant
- Brush or Floss First? Here's What You Need to Know to Decide
- Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
- June (6)
- Smokers Are More Susceptible to Harmful Gum Disease. Here's Why
- Gum Recession Can Harm Your Oral Health and Your Smile
- Here's Why X-Rays are a Safe Practice With Children
- Van Halen's Passing Reminds Us of the Dangers of Oral Cancer and How to Help Prevent It
- Don't Be Wary of a Root Canal - Here's How It Could Save Your Tooth
- Frequent Sinus Infections? Take a Trip to Your Dentist
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- See Your Dentist ASAP If You Have a Loose Permanent Tooth
- Are Your Teeth Sensitive to Whitening like Drew Barrymore's? Here's What You Can Do
- You May Not Need Permanent Tooth Alteration With These Ultra-Thin Veneers
- Practical Tips for Keeping Your Teeth Clean While Wearing Braces
- Veneers Could 'Turn Back the Clock' on Your Smile
- Vivica Fox and Zendaya Have This in Common: A Gorgeous Smile
- 4 Things You Can Do To Reduce Chronic Dry Mouth
- April (6)
- Gum Disease Can Be Stopped but You Could Be in For a Long Fight
- 4 Guidelines to Help Make Sure Your Child's Oral Health Stays on Track
- How George Clooney Made Over His Smile and How You Can Too
- Gum Recession Can Rob You of Your Smile and Your Dental Health Too
- Implants Could Help You Keep Remaining Teeth Longer
- This Orthodontic Device Could Stop a Poor Bite From Developing
- March (6)
- Supermodel Ashley Graham's Unpleasant Dental Encounter With a Frozen Cookie
- Don't Avoid Dental Care While You're Pregnant
- Your Teen's Teeth May Not Be Ready for Veneers
- Acid Reflux Could Be Damaging Your Teeth
- Take It From Taylor Swift - Losing Your Orthodontic Retainer is No Fun
- Why Early Dental Visits Could Brighten Your Child's Dental Health Future
- February (5)
- 4 Tips for Maintaining Healthy Tooth Enamel
- Eating the Right Kind of Carbs Can Help You Avoid Gum Disease
- Emma Roberts Confesses to Having a Major Sweet Tooth While Expecting
- See Your Dentist if You're Experiencing One of These 3 Oral Problems
- Two Good Options for Temporarily Replacing a Teenager's Missing Tooth
- January (7)
- Your Dentist Could Help You Overcome Sleep Apnea
- After a Devastating Injury, Prompt Action Saved Singer Carly Pearce's Smile
- Two Major Causes for Implant Failure and How You Can Prevent Them
- An Oral Irrigator Could Make Flossing Easier for You
- Although Challenging, Cleaning Around Implants Boosts Their Longevity
- Whether Voting for a Candidate or Wisdom Teeth, You Can Choose Wisely
- Direct Veneers Offer a Quick and Affordable Alternative to Traditional Veneers
- 2020
- December (6)
- Avoid This Numbing Agent to Ease Your Baby's Teething Pain
- Replace Your Teeth in Stages With the Help of Dental Implants
- Why Kathy Bates Chose This Alternative to Braces and so Might You
- How to Care for Your Child's Valuable Primary Teeth
- 4 Areas Deserving Attention as You Protect Your Teeth for a Lifetime
- No Time for a Makeover? Try These One-Visit Smile Enhancements Before the Holidays
- November (6)
- What's That on Your Teeth, Nick Jonas? How to Avoid a Similar Smile Oops
- Eliminating an Infant's Lip or Tongue Tie Can Make Breastfeeding Easier
- Here's What To Do If Your Child Complains of a Toothache
- How to Ensure Your Child's Teeth and Gums Stay Healthy Now and Later
- As Antetokounmpo Knows, Even an NBA Star Can Be Sidelined by a Toothache
- There's a Quick Fix For That Irritating Mouth Sore You Keep Biting
- October (6)
- 3 Ways We Can Improve a Smile Affected by Unformed Teeth
- Use Appropriate Hygiene Products for Maximum Smile Protection
- Jimmy Fallon's Daughter Loses a Tooth on National Television
- 4 Tips To Make Dental Care Easier for Children With Special Needs
- Preventing Gum Disease Could Help More Than Your Teeth and Gums
- Keep Your Child's Fluoride Intake at a Safe but Effective Level
- September (6)
- Porcelain Veneers Transform Real Housewives Star's Smile Spoiled by Teeth Grinding
- A Word to Young Adults: Brushing and Flossing are Key to a Healthy Mouth
- Your 'Toothache' Might Signal a Problem Other Than in Your Mouth
- Call the Dentist Immediately If You Have a Loose Tooth
- Wisdom Teeth Can Still be a Problem for the World's Youngest Billionaire
- We Need to Act Quickly to Save Your Loose Tooth
- August (6)
- 3 Orthodontic Options for Correcting Bad Bites
- Floss First or Brush First? You Be the Judge
- You Can Have a Straighter Smile - Just Like the Queen of England
- Removing Hardened Plaque Reduces Your Risk of Disease
- Studies Show Vaping May Not Be Safer for Oral Health Than Tobacco
- Some Simple Cosmetic Techniques Could Help Your Smile Age Gracefully
- July (6)
- Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles
- Talk With Your Dentist About Antibiotic Therapy Before Implant Surgery
- Prevention and Early Detection of Root Cavities Could Save a Tooth
- Enjoy Your Ice Cream - But Just a Little for Your Dental Health's Sake
- How AFV's Alfonso Ribeiro Saved His Tooth
- 3 Things That Could Help You Avoid Another Round With Gum Disease
- June (6)
- Porcelain Veneers Could Change Your Smile and Your Life!
- That Odd 'Lacy' Mouth Sore is No Cause for Alarm
- Find Out How These Famous Celebrities Protect Their Smiles From Teeth Grinding
- Instill These Habits in Your Child for a Lifetime of Great Dental Health
- Guide Your Older Children or Teens through These 3 Oral Health Areas
- Without Prompt Intervention, Gum Disease Could Damage Tooth Roots
- May (7)
- You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
- 3 Surprising Things You Should Be Doing to Improve Your Dental Health
- The Graduation Season is the Perfect Time to Review Dental Health
- These High-Tech Tools Help Your Veneers Look Attractive and Natural
- What Tara Lipinski Does to Protect One of Her Most Valuable Assets - Her Smile
- Diet and Lifestyle Changes Could Lower Your Risk of Oral Cancer
- 3 Tips for Successful, Safe Home Teeth Whitening
- April (6)
- Friendly Bacteria Can Help Protect Our Mouths From Disease
- Dakota Johnson and Her Missing Tooth Gap Sparks Online Debate
- 3 Tips for Helping Your Child Feel More Comfortable Going to the Dentist
- Avoid Becoming a Dental Injury Statistic - Get a Custom Mouthguard for Your Young Athlete
- Although a Challenge, Chronically Ill Children Need Tooth Decay Prevention
- What You Can Do About Bad Breath (Unless You're a Famous Actress Pranking Your Co-Star)
- March (6)
- Take These Measures to Lower Your Child's Tooth Decay Risk
- Gum Disease Could be Affecting More Than Just Your Mouth
- Sedation Can Help Create a More Positive Dental Experience for a Child
- Listen to Ellen DeGeneres: Don't Think You Can Get Away Without Flossing!
- Give Your Child Added Protection Against Cavities With Topical Fluoride
- Manage Your GERD Symptoms to Prevent Enamel Erosion
- February (6)
- Manage These Risk Factors to Reduce Your Risk of Tooth Decay
- Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
- You Don't Have to Live With Uncomfortable Cracked Mouth Corners
- Veneers May Not Be the Best Option for Your Teenager's Teeth
- See Your Dentist to Find out the Real Cause for Your Tooth Pain
- The Howie Mandel Effect: Avoid Dental Disease Through Daily Brushing and Flossing
- January (6)
- Tobacco: One Baseball Tradition We Can Do Without
- Fixed or Removable: Deciding Which Implant-Supported Bridge is Best for You
- Get a Dental Exam as Soon as Possible if you Suspect Gum Disease
- Even Celebrities Have Accidents: See What They Do to Restore Their Chipped Teeth
- Don't Worry About Dental Amalgam: It's Safe for Treating Cavities
- Avoid Permanent Tooth Alteration With No Prep Veneers
- 2019
- December (6)
- 3 Reasons Why Smoking Doesn't Mix with Dental Implants
- Miley Cyrus's Little Secret: Straightening Her Smile With Lingual Braces
- Your Smile Can Be Your Passport to the World - Take Care of It With These Tips
- It Takes Artistry and Skill to Achieve the Right Color Balance for Your Veneers
- Fluoridated Drinking Water Helps Curb Tooth Decay Safely
- NHL Iron Man Keith Yandle Suffers Dental Trauma on Ice
- November (6)
- Eating the Right Carbs Helps Keep Your Gums Healthy
- If Appropriate, Antibiotics before Implant Surgery Could Reduce Infection Risk
- New Saliva Test may Help Identify Oral Cancer Earlier
- The Real Truth Behind Ed Helms' Missing Tooth in "The Hangover"
- Topical Fluoride Offers a Protective Boost to Children at High Risk for Decay
- Vaping Could Be Just as Harmful to Your Teeth and Gums as Smoking
- October (6)
- Behavioral Therapy Could Reduce a Child's Dental Anxiety Without Drugs
- How Veneers Restored Howie Mandel's Winning Smile
- Periodontal Maintenance Can Help You Avoid Another Episode of Gum Disease
- There Are a Lot of Bacteria in Your Mouth but Only a Few Mean You Harm
- Don't Delay Seeing the Dentist If You Suspect Gum Recession
- Hugh Jackman Is All Smiles for His New Broadway-Inspired Show
- September (6)
- Primary Teeth are Critical to Future Dental Health and Worth Preserving
- Watch Out for These Dental Health Issues as You Age
- Don't Let Gum Disease Cut Short Your Implant's Service Life
- Your Dentist Might Hold the Key to Solving Your Sleep Apnea Problem
- 3 Ways to Correct Missing Front Teeth
- Look for These Basics When Buying Your Next Toothbrush
- August (6)
- Make Sure Your Kids' Teeth Are Ready for School
- "Tooth, Heal Thyself" May Soon Be a Reality
- Viggo Mortensen's Red-Carpet Smile
- How to Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy During Pregnancy
- Your Reoccurring Sinus Infections May Actually Be Caused by Tooth Decay
- Even All-Natural Fruit Juice Could Increase the Risk of Tooth Decay
- July (7)
- Bruins' Zdeno Chara Breaks His Jaw During 2019 Stanley Cup
- Don't Ignore Tooth Pain - You May Need a Root Canal
- Catch Root Resorption Early for Best Chances of Saving Your Tooth
- 3 Things You Can do to Help Promote Your Child's Dental Development
- Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
- Dentures with Implants Could Help You Avoid Bone Loss
- Inflammation: the Link Between Gum Disease and Cardiovascular Disease
- June (6)
- Don't Use Benzocaine Products to Ease Your Baby's Teething Pain
- Pop Star Demi Lovato Pops Out Jay Glazer's Tooth
- A Minor Procedure Could Make Breastfeeding Easier for You and Your Baby
- As Summer Heats Up, Be on Your Guard for Tooth Injuries
- Do This for Your Dental Health Before, During and After Cancer Treatment
- Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
- April (6)
- Stress and Nighttime Teeth Grinding
- A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
- Why You Should Floss Around the Implants Supporting Your Bridge
- Sealants Provide a Little Extra Protection for Children at High Risk for Decay
- 3 Things You can Do to Ease Chronic Dry Mouth
- How Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus Got Their Stellar Smiles
- March (6)
- Nutrition for the Best Oral Health
- 4 Common-Sense Tactics to Lower Tooth Decay Risk Between Dental Visits
- People Born with Missing Teeth can Still Gain a Beautiful Smile
- NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
- A Pediatric Dentist Could be a Great Choice for Your Child's Dental Care
- 4 Things to Avoid if You Want to Support Your Child's Dental Development
- February (6)
- Stop Gum Disease Before it Becomes a Major Health Issue
- Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
- Have Your Loose Tooth Examined as Soon as Possible
- 4 Things that can Cause Gum Recession and What to do About Them
- Legal or Not, Marijuana Poses a Health Risk to Your Gums
- Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
- January (6)
- 3 Reasons for Why It's a Smart Move to Invest in Dental Implants
- Keep up Regular Dental Care While You're Pregnant
- You may Need Orthodontic Treatment Before Obtaining Implants
- Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
- Stay Hydrated in Winter for Better Year-Round Oral Hygiene
- Want to Keep Enjoying Winter Sports? Wear a Mouthguard!
- 2018
- December (6)
- Porcelain Veneers Might not be the Best Option for Teenagers
- Why Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Couldn't Have Braces
- Dental Care is Difficult but not Impossible for a Special Needs Child
- Safety is a Priority When Imaging Children's Teeth with X-Rays
- Stop Smoking to Reduce Your Risk of Gum Disease
- J-Lo's Unlucky Break: Chipping a Tooth on Stage
- November (6)
- Take Steps to Treat Chronic Mouth Breathing as Early as Possible
- Don't Let GERD Ruin Your Teeth's Health
- Use the Same Prevention Strategy to Defeat Tooth Decay and Gum Disease
- Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
- Don't Ignore Sudden Tooth Pain - Your Teeth may be Telling you Something
- Diabetes and Oral Health: True or False?
- October (6)
- To Prevent Tooth Decay, Practice Effective Brushing and Flossing
- NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
- Stop Root Cavities with Prevention and Prompt Treatment
- Eat the Right Kind of Carbs to Protect Yourself from Gum Disease
- Ease Your Child's Teething Discomfort with these Tips
- Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
- September (6)
- Make Efforts to Protect Your Teeth from Disease While Wearing Braces
- Look at Your Options for Saving a Tooth First Before Replacing it
- Replacing a Missing Tooth isn't Just About Improving Your Smile
- Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
- FAQs for National Gum Care Month
- 3 Surprising Sugar Sources Your Baby Might be Consuming
- August (6)
- Keeping Gum Disease at Bay Could Help Your Overall Health
- (Don't) Break It Like Beckham
- We'll Help You Maintain Your Oral Health After Gum Disease
- Ease Your Child's Discomfort During Teething
- Treating a Child's Tooth Injury May Require Special Consideration
- Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
- July (7)
- Avoid Bone Loss around Tooth Roots through Regular Dental Care
- A Child's Teeth Grinding is Normal - But You Should Still Keep an Eye on it
- Diabetes Doesn't Have to Stop You From Acquiring Dental Implants
- Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
- Research Confirms: Dental Sealants Really Work!
- 4 Big Benefits for Beginning Early Dental Visits for Your Child
- Gum Disease is Still a Threat to Your Dental Implants
- June (6)
- How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
- The Parent-Dentist Partnership: Establishing Better Oral Health for Your Child
- June Is Men's Health Month
- Good Reasons for Choosing Clear Aligners for Orthodontic Treatment
- Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
- That Small Mouth Sore is Likely Nothing - but Still Have it Checked
- March (5)
- Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
- Why the Bottled Variety Might not be Your Best Choice for Clean Drinking Water
- 4 Things You Should be Doing Now for Your Baby's Long-Term Dental Health
- Instill Good Dental Habits in Your Child as Early as Possible
- Julianne Hough Shares a Video - and a Song - After Wisdom Teeth Come Out
- 2017
- September (6)
- Inflammation is a Key Element in Both Oral and Systemic Diseases
- FAQs About Pediatric Dentistry
- Attention to Detail Crucial to a Beautiful Smile Supported by Dental Implants
- Practice Proactive Prevention to Enhance Your Child's Dental Development
- Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
- Stop Gum Disease Before it Threatens Your Dental Implant
- May (5)
- Clean Your Implants Just Like you Clean Your Natural Teeth
- Instill in Your Child the Daily Habit of Brushing and Flossing
- Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
- Tips on Encouraging Healthy Snacking While Your Child's at School
- Protect Your Child's Long-Term Dental Health with Regular Office Visits
- April (5)
- Gum Disease Could Affect More than Your Teeth and Gums
- Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
- Don't Let Sleep Apnea Ruin Your Sleep - or Your Health
- Be Alert to the Unintended Consequences of Cancer Treatment to Oral Health
- Conscious Sedation can Help Ease Your Child's Dental Visit Anxiety
- 2016
- March (9)
- Good Oral Hygiene Just as Important for Implants as for Natural Teeth
- Surgically Accessing Sinuses can Help Grow New Bone for Implants
- Get Relief from Cracked Corners of the Mouth
- Treating Gum Abscesses and the Underlying Gum Disease
- Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
- Although a Global Problem, Tooth Decay can be Prevented
- 3 Things to do to Prepare for Dental Emergencies While Traveling Abroad
- Though not Always Seen, it's Still Important to Replace a Missing Back Tooth
- Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
- February (7)
- Advancing Gum Disease Requires Thorough Treatment to Control it
- Persistent Jaw Pain After an Injury Needs Immediate Attention
- Is There a Link Between Gum Disease and Cardiovascular Health?
- Four Tips for Preventing Premature Loss of Baby Teeth From Tooth Decay
- The Time Interval to Replant a Knocked Out Tooth Can Affect its Longevity
- The Major Benefits of Early Childhood Dental Visits
- Can an App Help You Brush Your Teeth?
- 2015
- December (5)
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- Implant-Based Removable Dentures a Good Choice for Patients with Extensive Bone Loss
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