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• posted: Dec. 19, 2020
• celebrity smiles,  wisdom teeth

According to Forbes Magazine, Kylie Jenner is the world's youngest billionaire at age 22. Daughter of Caitlyn (Bruce) Jenner and Kris Jenner, Kylie is the founder and owner of Read More

• posted: Dec. 09, 2020
• oral health,  nutrition

Although energy drinks are but a blip on the historical timeline compared to coffee or tea, they've displaced these traditional stimulants among nearly half of today's adolescents and young Read More

• posted: Nov. 29, 2020
• burning mouth syndrome

For some time now you've noticed a painful, burning sensation in your mouth for no apparent reason. It doesn't matter what you eat or drink — or whether you Read More

• posted: Nov. 20, 2020
• root canal

Trying to get through the day with a toothache is tough to do. Luckily, there are other options for patients if they are experiencing challenges with the function and appearance Read More

• posted: Nov. 19, 2020
• dental injury

We Americans love our sports, whether as participants or spectators. But there's also a downside to contact sports like soccer, football or basketball: a higher risk of injury, particularly Read More

• posted: Nov. 09, 2020
• oral health,  celebrity smiles

Ashley Graham has a beautiful and valuable smile—an important asset to her bustling career as a plus-size model and television host. But she recently revealed on Instagram a “confrontation” Read More

• posted: Oct. 30, 2020
• oral hygiene,  oral health

Madeline Stuart, acclaimed fashion model; Chris Burke, successful actor; Collette Divitto, founder of Collettey's Cookies. Each of them is accomplished in their own right—and each has Down syndrome. In Read More

• posted: Oct. 20, 2020
• cosmetic dentistry

As far as your appearance goes, the most important teeth you have are those in the “smile zone.” These are the teeth most visible when you smile—and the ones Read More

• posted: Oct. 10, 2020
• dental cleaning

When you floss (you do floss, right?), you probably notice a sticky, yellowish substance called plaque stuck to the thread. This thin film of tiny food particles and bacteria Read More

• posted: Sep. 30, 2020
• celebrity smiles,  clear aligners

Kathy Bates has been a familiar face to filmgoers since her Oscar-winning performance as Annie Wilkes in Misery. She's best known for playing true-to-life characters like Wilkes or Barbara Read More

• posted: Sep. 24, 2020
• invisalign

Invisalign is a comfortable and discreet way to straighten your smile quickly. You could have straighter teeth in as little as 12 months with Invisalign. In addition to straightening your Read More

• posted: Sep. 20, 2020
• oral hygiene,  oral health

After years of research, we're confident in saying that brushing and flossing daily are essential for maintaining a healthy mouth. A mere five minutes a day performing these tasks Read More

• posted: Sep. 10, 2020
• tooth decay

Tooth decay is more prevalent than diseases like cancer, heart disease or influenza. It doesn't have to be—brushing with fluoride toothpaste, flossing, less dietary sugar and regular dental cleanings Read More

• posted: Aug. 31, 2020
• oral cancer

Your regular dental checkups should periodically include an important screening for oral cancer, especially as you grow older. Although oral cancers make up less than 3% of all other Read More

• posted: Aug. 21, 2020
• celebrity smiles,  mouthguards

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 Read More

• posted: Aug. 11, 2020
• dental implant

Here's the bad news on the overall state of dental health in the United States: Over 120 million people have one or more missing teeth—roughly one American in three. Read More