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The Real Truth Behind Ed Helms' Missing Tooth in "The Hangover"
posted: Apr. 22, 2021.
Ed Helms is best known for his role as the self-absorbed, Ivy League sales rep, Andy Bernard, on television's The Office. But to millions of fans he's also Stu, a Read more -
3 Reasons Why Your New Dentist Needs Your Treatment Records
posted: Apr. 12, 2021.
Like other healthcare providers, your dentist keeps records of your ongoing care. These include not only their written notes but also x-ray imaging, frequency of visits and cleanings, and any Read more -
Here's Why X-Rays are a Safe Practice With Children
posted: Apr. 02, 2021.
X-rays are so interwoven into dental care that we often don't think twice about them. Even so, we shouldn't take this invisible form of radiation lightly—regular exposure at high levels Read more -
Here's What to Expect Before, During and After Implant Surgery
posted: Mar. 23, 2021.
When you hear the word “surgery,” your first thought might be of a high-charged operating room with a surgeon operating intently as a nurse mops sweat from their brow. While Read more -
Bruins' Zdeno Chara Breaks His Jaw During 2019 Stanley Cup
posted: Mar. 13, 2021.
Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara had a rough Stanley Cup final against the St. Louis Blues this past June. Not only did the Bruins ultimately lose the championship, but Chara Read more -
Your Teen's Teeth May Not Be Ready for Veneers
posted: Mar. 03, 2021.
Teenagers can have the same smile-disrupting tooth flaws as adults. But not all cosmetic treatments available to adults are appropriate for teenagers—at least not until they get a little older. Read more -
Stay Ahead of Gum Disease Re-Infection with Periodontal Maintenance
posted: Feb. 21, 2021.
If you've undergone treatment for periodontal (gum) disease, you know how involved it can be. After several sessions of plaque and calculus (hardened plaque deposits) removal, your swollen, red gums Read more -
4 Things to Avoid if You Want to Support Your Child's Dental Development
posted: Feb. 11, 2021.
Your child's oral development generates considerable changes during their "growing up" years. There are a number of things you can do to help support their development—but also things you shouldn't.Here Read more -
Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
posted: Feb. 01, 2021.
A woman as gorgeous and funny as Sofia Vergara surely planned to be a model and actress from the get-go, right? Wrong! Sofia’s first career choice actually was to be… Read more -
More Than a New Smile - Dental Implants Help Stop Bone Loss as Well
posted: Jan. 22, 2021.
Since their introduction over three decades ago, dental implants have evolved into dentistry’s premier tooth replacement choice. While their primary purpose is to replace missing teeth and rejuvenate a patient’s Read more -
Conscious Sedation can Help Ease Your Child's Dental Visit Anxiety
posted: Jan. 12, 2021.
The best way to prevent dental visit anxiety in your children is start those visits around their first birthday, and continue with them through childhood. Age One visits are the Read more -
3 Reasons Why Treating Cavities Is Becoming More Effective
posted: Jan. 02, 2021.
If you've ever had a run-in with cavities, you know the drill (no pun intended): After getting a local anesthetic for pain, the dentist removes any decayed dental tissue, as Read more -
Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
posted: Dec. 23, 2020.
The movie Bohemian Rhapsody celebrates the iconic rock band Queen and its legendary lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury. But when we see pictures of the flamboyant singer, many fans both old Read more -
Extracting Wisdom Teeth Now May Prevent Dental Problems Later
posted: Dec. 13, 2020.
The reason for extracting a tooth may be all too obvious — the tooth is too decayed or damaged to attempt saving. The reason for extracting a wisdom tooth, on Read more -
Two Major Causes for Implant Failure and How You Can Prevent Them
posted: Dec. 03, 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 that Read more -
FAQs: Keeping Your Mouth Healthy After Gum Disease Treatment
posted: Nov. 23, 2020.
Surgical treatment for periodontal (gum) disease can go a long way toward restoring your mouth to good health; however, it does not change your susceptibility to the disease. That’s why Read more