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• posted: Aug. 09, 2015
• artificial sweeteners

Barley malt, corn syrup, maltodextrin — these and over fifty other label ingredients are all names for refined sugar. Under its various aliases, this sweet carbohydrate is tucked away Read More

• posted: Jul. 25, 2015
• abscessed tooth

Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed Read More

• posted: Jul. 10, 2015
• blood pressure medications,  medicine

If you’re taking medication to regulate your blood pressure, you may be familiar with some of the general side effects, like nausea, drowsiness or dizziness. But some blood pressure Read More

• posted: Jun. 25, 2015
• braces

Have you started orthodontic treatment recently? Are you having a little trouble getting used to your braces? If so, you are not alone: Everybody goes through an adjustment period Read More

• posted: Jun. 10, 2015
• teeth whitening

Whether performed in a dental office or using a home kit, teeth whitening applications are quite effective for bleaching exterior (extrinsic) stains on enamel surfaces. But what if your Read More

• posted: May 26, 2015
• celebrity smiles,  oral hygiene

As is the case with most celebs today, Beyonce is no stranger to sharing on social media… but she really got our attention with a video she recently posted Read More

• posted: May 11, 2015
• tmd,  tmj

Have you noticed a clicking, popping, or grating sound when you open or close your jaw? As many as 36 million U.S. adults experience this phenomenon in one or Read More

• posted: Apr. 24, 2015
• pediatric care

When Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O’Dell set out to teach her young daughter Ashby how to brush her teeth, she knew the surest path to success would be to Read More

• posted: Apr. 09, 2015
• cold sore

Although normally benign, a cold sore outbreak can be irritating and embarrassing. Understanding why they occur is the first step to minimizing outbreaks. The typical cold sore (also known as Read More

• posted: Mar. 25, 2015
• celebrity smiles,  wisdom teeth

Not long ago, Glee star Lea Michele had all of her wisdom teeth removed. This is a very common procedure that people in their twenties, like Michele, often undergo Read More

• posted: Mar. 10, 2015
• eating disorders

While most dental problems are caused by disease or trauma, sometimes the root problem is psychological. Such is the case with bulimia nervosa, an eating disorder that could contribute Read More

• posted: Feb. 23, 2015
• celebrity smiles,  cosmetic dentistry

Before she began hosting the long-running TV competition Top Chef, Padma Lakshmi was a well-known model and successful cookbook author. (Appropriately, she is said to have been “discovered” by Read More

• posted: Feb. 13, 2015
• bleeding gums

Ninety percent of people have noticed bleeding from their gums when they brush or floss their teeth at some time or other. You may wonder if this is a Read More

• posted: Jan. 29, 2015
• mouthguards

Protecting one's smile is important at any age. This is especially true for people who participate in contact sports or other activities where a trauma to the mouth can Read More

• posted: Jan. 14, 2015
• tooth wear

Teeth are naturally strong and durable — if we can prevent or control dental disease like tooth decay or gum disease, they can last a lifetime. Still, teeth do Read More

• posted: Dec. 30, 2014
• bonding

So you’re tearing up the dance floor at a friend’s wedding, when all of a sudden one of your pals lands an accidental blow to your face — chipping Read More