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Take Positive Action with Your Child's Thumb-Sucking Habit
posted: Mar. 22, 2020.
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 Read more -
Advanced Equipment and Safe Practices Ensure X-Ray Safety for Children
posted: Mar. 12, 2020.
When it comes to our children’s safety, there isn’t much nowadays that isn’t under scrutiny. Whether food, clothing, toys and more, we ask the same question: can it be Read more -
NHL Iron Man Keith Yandle Suffers Dental Trauma on Ice
posted: Mar. 02, 2020.
Professional Hockey player Keith Yandle is the current NHL “iron man”—that is, he has earned the distinction of playing in the most consecutive games. On November 23, Yandle was Read more -
Follow the Fast-Food Lead: Cut Back Sodas in Your Child's Diet
posted: Feb. 21, 2020.
You can find some version of the ever popular kids’ meal at most major fast-food restaurants. It’s a neat little package: child’s size portions of burgers, chicken nuggets or Read more -
Tobacco: One Baseball Tradition We Can Do Without
posted: Feb. 11, 2020.
While sports like football, basketball and soccer have exploded in popularity over the last few decades, many Americans still have a soft spot for the granddaddy of them all: Read more -
These 4 Habits Could Help You Avoid Gum Disease
posted: Feb. 01, 2020.
Here’s the bad news about periodontal (gum) disease: It’s a leading cause for tooth loss. Even worse: Half of adults over 30 will have some form of it during Read more -
What You Can Do About Bad Breath (Unless You're a Famous Actress Pranking Your Co-Star)
posted: Jan. 22, 2020.
Hollywood superstar Jennifer Lawrence is a highly paid actress, Oscar winner, successful producer and…merry prankster. She's the latter, at least with co-star Liam Hemsworth: It seems Lawrence deliberately ate Read more -
You May Need Orthodontics Before Replacing a Missing Tooth
posted: Jan. 12, 2020.
Sometimes you need only a single solution to improve your smile: teeth whitening to brighten stained teeth; porcelain veneers or crowns to mask dental flaws; or a life-like dental Read more -
Improve Your Brushing and Flossing Techniques for a Healthier Mouth
posted: Jan. 02, 2020.
Five minutes a day: That’s all it takes to do something that could change your life. It may not seem like a lot of time, but it’s one of Read more -
Stop Bite Problems Early With Interceptive Orthodontics
posted: Dec. 23, 2019.
Every year many parents learn their “tweenager” or teenager needs their bite corrected, often with specialized orthodontics. Imagine, though, if these families could go back in time to when Read more -
Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
posted: Dec. 13, 2019.
It's no secret that many of Hollywood's brightest stars didn't start out with perfectly aligned, pearly-white teeth. And these days, plenty of celebs are willing to share their stories, Read more -
Don't Worry About Dental Amalgam: It's Safe for Treating Cavities
posted: Dec. 03, 2019.
Dental amalgam—also known as “silver fillings”—has been used for nearly a hundred years to treat cavities. There are several reasons why this mixture of metals has been the go-to Read more -
Share These Timely Dental Care Tips With Your College-Bound Son or Daughter
posted: Nov. 23, 2019.
It's a “change” moment when your child leaves home to attend college for the first time. For many, it's the first time to truly be on their own. While Read more -
Wearing a Retainer Will Protect Your New Smile After Braces
posted: Nov. 13, 2019.
After living with braces for a couple of years, the “big reveal” finally happens and you see your new smile for the first time. But then you’re told you Read more -
NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
posted: Nov. 03, 2019.
Sometimes it seems that appearances count for everything—especially in Hollywood. But just recently, Lonnie Chaviz, the 10-year-old actor who plays young Randall on the hit TV show This Is Read more -
Don't Panic Over Your Child's Teeth Grinding but Do Keep an Eye on It
posted: Oct. 24, 2019.
First the bad news: Those nightly hair-raising sounds are indeed coming from your child’s bedroom—from your child. It’s the result of them grinding their teeth while they sleep. But here’s Read more