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• posted: Oct. 28, 2013
• porcelain veneers

Many Hollywood luminaries use porcelain veneers to enhance their smiles. Take actress and singer Hilary Duff, who, according to People magazine, had veneers placed on her two front teeth Read More

• posted: Oct. 18, 2013
• endodontics

If you think you'd rather wrestle a pack of porcupines than go to the dentist for a root canal treatment — then maybe it's time to think again! This Read More

• posted: Oct. 04, 2013
• dental implants,  celebrity smiles

Model Christie Brinkley's smile has been a symbol of America's optimism since the seventies. Particularly well known for being the cover model for three consecutive Sports Illustrated Swimsuit editions, Read More

• posted: Sep. 05, 2013
• teeth grinding

Clenching, or grinding of your teeth (also known as bruxing) are common habits. Biting forces are normally small, gentle, fleeting and very frequent throughout the day. In fact, it's Read More

• posted: Aug. 21, 2013
• gap

We all know Madonna, Seal, David Letterman, Anna Paquin and Michael Strahan (of the talk show Kelly and Michael). What do all of these celebrities have in common? Each Read More

• posted: Aug. 06, 2013
• pediatric dentistry,  tooth decay

Even before your infant's first tooth emerges, you can take steps to reduce the risk for cavities! Cavities occur when decay-causing bacteria living in the mouth digest carbohydrates (sugars) Read More

• posted: Jul. 15, 2013
• oral cancer,  celebrity smiles

After her husband, producer Bruce Paltrow, succumbed to oral cancer in 2002, actress Blythe Danner made it her mission to help save other families from the heartache she and Read More

• posted: Jun. 27, 2013
• teething

Throughout your child's lifetime, you will experience many important milestones together, some more pleasant than others. Teething is one of those notable milestones, and unfortunately, this “rite of passage” Read More

• posted: Jun. 14, 2013
• oral health,  celebrity smiles

Plenty of parents use little tricks to persuade young ones to eat their vegetables, wash their hands, or get to bed on time. But when actress Jennie Garth wanted Read More

• posted: May 31, 2013
• gum disease,  periodontal disease

Do you frequently experience bleeding gums during your daily brushing routine? You might assume that you are brushing too hard and that this bleeding is normal. However, you should Read More

• posted: May 15, 2013
• invisalign,  clear aligners,  orthodontics

Many adults these days are opting for clear aligners to correct orthodontic problems that have long bothered them. Katherine Heigl is a perfect example. She had one tooth that Read More

• posted: Apr. 20, 2013
• dental implants

You've probably heard about dental implants — today's best option for replacing missing teeth; maybe you even have one or more already. A dental implant is a tiny screw-shaped Read More

• posted: Apr. 05, 2013
• oral hygiene,  celebrity smiles

While she was pregnant with her son Camden Jack Cutler, 25-year-old Kristin Cavallari noticed an odd occurrence in her bathroom sink: “Every time I floss, my sink looks like Read More

• posted: Mar. 18, 2013
• pregnancy

Every pregnant woman knows that her body will go through a series of profound changes as it's making a new life. Along with the alterations in overall size and Read More

• posted: Feb. 26, 2013
• sealants

As a successful author, interior design guru (with 127 makeovers in eight years on The Oprah Winfrey Show), and host of his own television program, The Nate Berkus Show, Read More

• posted: Feb. 03, 2013
• bad breath

In our office, many of our patients are always asking us if over-the-counter (OTC) mouthwashes or mouthrinses are truly effective tools for curing bad breath. Unfortunately, nearly all of Read More