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How You can Protect the Dental Health of a Loved One With an Eating Disorder
posted: Mar. 30, 2020.
Eating disorders can damage both physical and psychological health. At least two types—bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa—can also create problems for the teeth and gums.For bulimics, dental problems often arise Read more -
'Tooth in One Day' Procedures Require Special Attention for Success
posted: Mar. 20, 2020.
You've seen the ads for obtaining a new tooth in one day with a dental implant. Those aren't exaggerated claims — you can leave the dental office the same day Read more -
One Visit May Be All You Need to Restore a Chipped Tooth
posted: Mar. 10, 2020.
As tough as teeth are, life can take its toll on them and sometimes lead to parts of them chipping off. Although it might not affect a tooth's overall health, Read more -
(Don't) Break It Like Beckham
posted: Feb. 29, 2020.
During his former career as a professional footballer (that's a soccer star to U.S. sports fans) David Beckham was known for his skill at “bending” a soccer ball. His ability Read more -
Don't Allow Your Age to Stop You from a New Smile with Orthodontics
posted: Feb. 19, 2020.
Think you’re too old to have your teeth straightened? In reality, healthy teeth can be moved at any age to better positions. For the many adults who have some form Read more -
Getting Dental Implants Requires Minor Surgery
posted: Feb. 09, 2020.
Dental implants are best known as restorations for single missing teeth. But there’s more to them than that—they can also be used to support and secure removable dentures or fixed Read more -
Be Sure to have These 3 Essentials Covered Beforehand for Veneer Success
posted: Jan. 30, 2020.
For over three decades, veneers have helped mask dental imperfections like chipping, staining or gaps and improve the appearance of millions of teeth. As the name implies, this thin layer Read more -
Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
posted: Jan. 20, 2020.
When is the best time to floss your teeth: Morning? Bedtime? How about: whenever and wherever the moment feels right?For Cam Newton, award-winning NFL quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, the Read more -
Why Dental Care is Even More Important When You're Pregnant
posted: Jan. 10, 2020.
Learning you’re pregnant can be a joyous moment. But it also means life is about to change as you focus on protecting you and your child from anything that endangers Read more -
Don't Let an Eating Disorder Wreck Oral Health
posted: Dec. 31, 2019.
Eating disorders cause more than psychological harm. The binge-purge cycle of bulimia or the self-starvation patterns of anorexia can also injure the physical body, especially the mouth.For example, nine in Read more -
Take Positive Action with Your Child's Thumb-Sucking Habit
posted: Dec. 21, 2019.
As a parent you’re concerned with a number of issues involving your child’s health, not the least of which involves their teeth. One of the most common is thumb-sucking.While later Read more -
Dakota Johnson and Her Missing Tooth Gap Sparks Online Debate
posted: Dec. 11, 2019.
Celebrities’ controversial actions and opinions frequently spark fiery debates on social media. But actress Dakota Johnson lit a match to online platforms in a seemingly innocent way—through orthodontics.This summer she Read more
