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• posted: Oct. 29, 2015
• Migrane Prevention

As regular sufferers can attest, migraines can be incredibly debilitating; drastically affecting quality of life, and often leading to anxiety and depression for many people. While some of the most common causes Read More

• posted: Oct. 22, 2015
• tooth replacement,  missing teeth

Imagine not having your upper teeth for talking and eating, not to mention your appearance, and you’ll have some idea of what Beauty the bald eagle experienced after losing Read More

• posted: Oct. 07, 2015
• celebrity smiles,  orthodontics,  braces

Magician Michael Grandinetti mystifies and astonishes audiences with his sleight of hand and mastery of illusion. But when he initially steps onto the stage, it’s his smile that grabs Read More

• posted: Sep. 22, 2015
• sensitive teeth

You may be among the one in three Americans who suffer from the pain of tooth sensitivity. Before attempting treatment, though, we must first identify the cause. Your teeth are Read More

• posted: Sep. 07, 2015
• pediatric care

When Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O’Dell set out to teach her young daughter Ashby how to brush her teeth, she knew the surest path to success would be to Read More

• posted: Aug. 30, 2015
• flossing

A critical part of effective, daily oral hygiene, flossing removes bacterial plaque from between teeth that can’t be accessed with brushing. Unfortunately, it’s often neglected — string flossing requires Read More

• posted: Aug. 15, 2015
• abscessed tooth

Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed Read More

• posted: Aug. 05, 2015
• veneers

Are your teeth crooked, gapped, discolored or misshapen? If so, you may feel like you have to live with a less than perfect smile forever. Thankfully, nothing could be further Read More

• posted: Jul. 31, 2015
• smile makeover

When you’re posting a profile photo on LinkedIn, Facebook, Match.com and other social media sites, which shot is likely to make the best impression in terms of “likeability,” “competence” Read More

• posted: Jul. 16, 2015
• cosmetic dentistry,  celebrity smiles

As a member of the best-selling pop group Spice Girls, Mel C (AKA Sporty Spice) enjoyed her share of musical superstardom. At the band’s peak in the Nineties, the Read More

• posted: Jul. 01, 2015
• cold sore

Although normally benign, a cold sore outbreak can be irritating and embarrassing. Understanding why they occur is the first step to minimizing outbreaks. The typical cold sore (also known as Read More

• posted: Jun. 16, 2015
• athletic mouthguards

For major-league slugger Giancarlo Stanton, 2014 was a record-breaking year. After the baseball season ended, he signed a 13-year, $325 million contract with the Miami Marlins — the biggest Read More

• posted: Jun. 03, 2015
• Headaches

"Oh, my aching head." More people than you may realize utter that complaint. In fact, the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain states that 40 percent of healthy adults have recurring Read More

• posted: Jun. 01, 2015
• toothpaste

In your search for the right toothpaste, you’re inundated with dozens of choices, each promising whiter teeth, fresher breath or fewer cavities. Cutting through the various marketing claims, though, Read More

• posted: May 24, 2015
• braces

Have you started orthodontic treatment recently? Are you having a little trouble getting used to your braces? If so, you are not alone: Everybody goes through an adjustment period Read More

• posted: May 09, 2015
• x-rays

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 Read More