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Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
posted: Sep. 27, 2017.
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 tooth Read more -
Why You Shouldn't Worry About the Mercury in Your Silver Fillings
posted: Sep. 12, 2017.
Over the last century and a half millions of people have had a tooth cavity filled with “silver” amalgam. Perhaps you’re one of them. The use of this effective and Read more -
Spice Up Your Teeth
posted: Aug. 28, 2017.
As a member of the best-selling pop group Spice Girls, Mel C (AKA Sporty Spice) enjoyed her share of musical superstardom. At the band’s peak in the Nineties, the young Read more -
Sedation Can Help Create a More Positive Dental Experience for a Child
posted: Aug. 20, 2017.
You may not be nervous at all about visiting the dentist. But put yourself in a child’s place — a routine dental visit could be an anxious experience for them, Read more -
Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
posted: Aug. 05, 2017.
Ever since childhood, when her career as a model and actress took off, Brooke Shields has enjoyed worldwide recognition — through advertisements for designer jeans, appearances on The Muppet Show, Read more -
The Simple Bitewing X-Ray is a Game Changer for Maintaining Dental Health
posted: Jul. 21, 2017.
X-rays are such a routine part of dental care that it's easy to overlook how much this technology has revolutionized detecting and treating tooth decay. It's safe to say x-rays Read more -
New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
posted: Jul. 06, 2017.
In real life he was a hard-charging basketball player through high school and college. In TV and the movies, he has gone head-to-head with serial killers, assorted bad guys… even Read more -
Not All Bacteria are Harmful to Oral Health
posted: Jun. 21, 2017.
Most people associate bacteria with disease and ill health. But the real story about the trillions of microscopic organisms now living in and on your body is a bit more Read more -
Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
posted: Jun. 06, 2017.
Can you have healthy teeth and still have gum disease? Absolutely! And if you don’t believe us, just ask actor David Ramsey. The cast member of TV hits such as Read more -
There's a Lot of Effort Behind the Scenes to Making Dentures Work for You
posted: May 22, 2017.
For centuries, people who've lost all their teeth have worn dentures. Although materials in today's dentures are more durable and attractive than those in past generations, the basic design remains Read more -
Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
posted: May 14, 2017.
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 make Read more -
Children with Chronic Health Conditions may Need Extra Dental Care
posted: Apr. 29, 2017.
Proactive dental care is an essential part of childhood growth. But that care can be much harder for children with chronic health issues than for healthier children. “Chronic condition” is an Read more -
Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
posted: Apr. 14, 2017.
Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates knows how important it is to present your best face to the world — and one of the most important features of that face is Read more -
Clean Your Implants Just Like you Clean Your Natural Teeth
posted: Mar. 30, 2017.
Dental implants to replace teeth are a popular choice as much for their durability as their life-likeness. Most implants last for decades, which can result in lower long-term maintenance costs Read more -
Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
posted: Mar. 15, 2017.
Is having good oral hygiene important to kissing? Who's better to answer that question than Vivica A. Fox? Among her other achievements, the versatile actress won the “Best Kiss” honor Read more -
Don't Let Your Loose Tooth Become a Lost Tooth
posted: Feb. 28, 2017.
Discovering a loose tooth can be exciting — if you're six, that is, and anticipating a windfall from the tooth fairy. If you're an adult, a loose tooth is a Read more
