Find Out How These Famous Celebrities Protect Their Smiles From Teeth Grinding
The fast-paced world of sports and entertainment isn’t all glitz and glamour. These high-profile industries create a unique kind of emotional and mental stress on celebrities. For many of them, a way to “let off steam” is an oral habit known as teeth grinding. Teeth grinding is an involuntary habit in which a person bites […]
Celebrate World Smile Day With More Attractive Teeth
The smiley face: It’s been around forever. Except it hasn’t—someone created it. No, not Forrest Gump (but good guess!), but graphic artist Harvey Ball in 1963 to help boost employee morale at an insurance company. Do you know what else Harvey Ball came up with? World Smile Day: Beginning in 1999, Ball began promoting the […]
Implant Failure Is Rare, but Possible. Here Are a Few Ways to Avoid It
Dental implants are all the rage—and for good reason: They’re incredibly “tooth-like,” both in appearance and function. They also have a stunningly high success rate: More than 95% of implants still function after ten years. This means out of thousands of implants installed each year, only a handful fail. But although that’s an amazingly low […]
Despite Some Online Sources, Root Canals Don’t Cause Disease
The internet has transformed how we get information. Where you once needed to find an encyclopedia, telephone directory or library, you can now turn to your handy smartphone or tablet for the same information. But this convenience has a dark side: A lot of material online hasn’t undergone the rigorous proofreading and editing published references […]
NBC Star Delivers a Message about the “Perfect” Smile
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 Us, delivered a powerful message about accepting differences in body image. And the whole issue was triggered by negative social media comments about his smile. Lonnie […]
New “Behind the Teeth” Braces Could Give You the Advantage of “Invisibility”
Orthodontic braces are a familiar sight, especially among tweens and teens: metal brackets and wires attached to the front of the teeth for all to see. Now imagine the opposite: much the same hardware, but now positioned out of sight on the back of the teeth. It’s not your imagination: It’s the latest development in […]
For a Smooth Transition, Be Sure Your New Dentist Has Your Dental Records
There’s a “file” on you at your dentist’s office: Every visit you’ve made—from regular cleanings to major dental work—has been recorded, noted and preserved for posterity. If that gives you the shivers, it’s actually not as “Big Brother” as it sounds—in fact, it’s critical to your continuing care. A busy dental office depends on accurate […]
Make Your Baby as Comfortable as Possible During Teething
Your sweet, good-natured baby has seemingly gone from zero to grumpy overnight. The reason is simple: They’re teething. Teething is a natural process in which a baby’s first teeth (primary teeth) begin to break through the gums, usually between six and nine months of age. This process continues intermittently until all twenty of the primary […]
2.6 Million Fans ‘Like’ Justin Bieber’s Chipped Tooth
Is a chipped tooth big news? It is if you’re Justin Bieber. When the pop singer recently posted a picture from the dental office to his instagram account, it got over 2.6 million “likes.” The snapshot shows him reclining in the chair, making peace signs with his hands as he opens wide; meanwhile, his dentist […]
Seek Coordinated Treatment If You Have Both TMD and Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that produces widespread pain and stiffness in the muscles and joints. The pain, muscle spasms and tingling it causes can disrupt sleep, alter moods and impair memory function. Dealing with just this one condition can be overwhelming. But did you know 3 out 4 fibromyalgia patients also develop chronic pain […]