Kevin Bacon’s Mango-Slicing Trick and Other Ways to Rid Food Between Your Teeth
During the COVID-19 quarantines, stir-crazy celebrities have been creating some “unique” home videos—like Madonna singing about fried fish to the tune of “Vogue” in her bathroom or Cardi B busting through a human-sized Jenga tower. But an entertaining Instagram video from Kevin Bacon also came with a handy culinary tip: The just-awakened film and TV […]
3 Quick Dental Procedures to Put the Dazzle in Your Wedding Day Smile
The traditional June wedding season hit a bump last year during the COVID-19 pandemic as many couples down-scaled or postponed their ceremonies. But with hopes that the virus is finally waning, this year the early summer tradition shows signs of reviving. If you’re one of those happy couples, you’re no doubt working right now to […]
What To Do About White Spots on Teeth After Wearing Braces
The big day finally arrives when your braces come off. And there it is—your new, beautiful, straight smile! But on closer inspection you notice something else: tiny white spots on your teeth. Those pale, chalky spots are called white spot lesions (WSLs). They occur when acid has contacted the tooth enamel for too long, dissolving […]
You Can Have a Successful Implant Outcome if Your Diabetes is Under Control
Around one in ten U.S. adults have diabetes, a metabolic disease that can disrupt other aspects of a person’s health like wound healing and vision. It could also cause complications with dental implants, the premier replacement choice for missing teeth. There are two basic types of diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas stops producing […]
AGT’s Simon Cowell Updates His Smile With Veneers and So Can You!
It’s been a rough year for all of us, but especially for Simon Cowell. The famous entrepreneur and brutally honest talent judge on American Idol and America’s Got Talent underwent emergency back surgery in August after an accident on a new electric bike. But the good news is he’s well on his way to recovery—and […]
Your New Porcelain Veneers Can Last and Look Great a Long Time
Dental veneers are a popular way to improve teeth with chips, stains, gaps or other defects. They’re typically made of dental porcelain, ceramic-like materials prized for their ability to mimic the texture, color and translucency of natural teeth. But dental porcelain doesn’t come in one form—a dentist can utilize variations of it to better match […]
Take Care of Your Teeth and Gums Even While Camping
July is Park and Recreation Month, a great time to pack up the tent, bed roll and camp stove and head for your nearest state or national park. Just don’t take the concept of “getting away from it all” too literally. It’s not a good idea to leave all of civilization behind, particularly your daily […]
Plaque Removal is the Top Priority for Preventing or Treating Gum Disease
Tooth loss is often the unfortunate conclusion to a case of untreated periodontal (gum) disease—incentive enough to try either to prevent it or aggressively treat an infection should it occur. In either case, the objective is the same: to remove all plaque from dental surfaces. Dental plaque (and its hardened form, tartar) is a thin […]
How You Too Could Have Lindsey Vonn’s Viral Video Smile Makeover
Instagram, America’s humongous digital photo and video album, is chock-full of the silly, mundane, and poignant moments of people’s everyday lives. That includes celebrities: Tom Hanks buying a used car; Ryan Reynolds sporting tiny sunglasses; Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran taking a hike. And then there’s former Olympic alpine skier, Lindsey Vonn—posting a video of […]
4 Tips to Getting the Dental Care You Need, Even on a Tight Budget
If your budget gets squeezed, cutting non-essential expenses can be a wise move. But think twice before lumping dental care into that category—postponing dental visits or treatment could put your long-term dental health at risk. True, dental treatments can get expensive, so it’s tempting to let a routine visit slide or put off treatment for […]