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Bruins' Zdeno Chara Breaks His Jaw During 2019 Stanley Cup
posted: Jun. 13, 2022.

Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara had a rough Stanley Cup final against the St. Louis Blues this past June. Not only did the Bruins ultimately lose the championship, but Chara Read more
If You're Older, be on the Lookout for Root Cavities
posted: Jun. 03, 2022.

Tooth decay is a destructive oral disease, which along with periodontal (gum) disease is most responsible for tooth loss. And as you age, your disease risk goes up.One form of Read more
Removing Teeth Might Make It Easier To Straighten a Smile
posted: May 24, 2022.

Dentists remove millions of teeth each year, often because of tooth decay or gum disease. But disease isn't the only reason—a tooth extraction might make it easier to straighten a Read more
Before Replacing Your Missing Teeth, You May Need Other Dental Work
posted: May 14, 2022.

Replacing missing teeth can do wonders for a smile. And you have solid options for doing so, from a partial denture to state-of-the-art dental implants. But there might be a Read more
SNL Star's Tooth Gap Has Apparently Vanished And So Can Yours
posted: May 04, 2022.

For all you hardcore Saturday Night Live fans, here's a trivia question: Who was the first cast member born in the 1990s? The answer—Pete Davidson, the edgy young comic who Read more
Celebrate Your Mom’s Smile with These Mother’s Day Gifts
posted: May 03, 2022.

Mother’s Day is around the corner, and if you’re looking for some different gifting ideas for one of the most important people in your life, we have some suggestions for Read more
When Is a “Cavity” Not a Cavity?
posted: Apr. 26, 2022.

Is this a trick question? After all, you probably already know quite a lot about cavities: It all begins when bacteria-filled plaque sticks to teeth and starts to attack enamel. How? Because Read more
Take Extra Dental Care Precautions While Undergoing Orthodontic Therapy
posted: Apr. 24, 2022.

A “perfect storm” of dental disease could be brewing for your teenager undergoing orthodontic treatment. As braces or other appliances complicate hygiene efforts, newly erupted permanent teeth and changing hormone Read more
Every Day is Earth Day
posted: Apr. 19, 2022.

During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a Read more
Winning the War on Gum Disease Requires Post-Treatment Vigilance
posted: Apr. 14, 2022.

After several treatment sessions your periodontal (gum) disease is under control. But, while we may have won this battle, the war rages on. To keep an infection from re-occurring we'll Read more
The Most Common Causes of Gum Disease
posted: Apr. 12, 2022.

Unless you're aware of the signs and symptoms of gum disease and how it's caused, it's possible that you may have unknowingly developed it. Often painless, gum disease -- or Read more
This April, Let’s Celebrate National Facial Protection Month!
posted: Apr. 05, 2022.

Poor April. While other months celebrate romance, or giving thanks, or costumes and candy, April has—April Fool’s Day and a tax deadline. We might be forgiven for thinking these two Read more
4 Things You Can Do to Extend the Life of Your Oral Appliance
posted: Apr. 04, 2022.

Millions of people wear an oral appliance for replacing their teeth, preventing functional damage, or as a part of ongoing dental treatment. If you're among them, then cleaning and maintaining Read more
Medication Can Lead To Xerostomia in Women
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.

Xerostomia, otherwise known as dry mouth, can be a side effect of many common medications. Drugs used for blood pressure, birth control, antidepressants, or cancer treatments may cause the dry Read more
Who Has the Best Celebrity Smile of All? These Objective Tests Attempt to Find Out
posted: Mar. 25, 2022.

Which celebrity has the most attractive smile? You might think the answer is purely subjective. What strikes you as the fairest may fall flat with someone else.A dental group attempted Read more
What to do about Dry Mouth
posted: Mar. 22, 2022.

Xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth, is a condition in which the salivary glands in the mouth don’t produce enough saliva. Saliva keeps the mouth moist and cleanses it of Read more