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Viggo Mortensen's Red-Carpet Smile
posted: May 11, 2019.
The Golden Globes ceremony is a night when Hollywood stars shine their brightest. At the recent red-carpet event, leading man Viggo Mortensen had plenty to smile about: Green Book, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Get Ahead of a Developing Cross-Bite with This Early Intervention Measure
posted: May 01, 2019.
Applying braces or clear aligners to move misaligned teeth is only part of an orthodontist's overall mission to eliminate poor bites (malocclusions). Sometimes a malocclusion isn't caused by the Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Your Sinus Infection Might be a Sign of a Tooth Problem
posted: Apr. 11, 2019.
Each year thousands of people develop sinus infections from various causes. But there's one cause for sinusitis that might surprise you—tooth decay. Tooth decay begins when the acid produced by Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Dental Sealants can help Prevent Tooth Decay in Children
posted: Mar. 22, 2019.
While children are less likely than adults to experience periodontal (gum) disease, the same can't be said for tooth decay. One aggressive form of decay called early childhood caries Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
posted: Feb. 20, 2019.
Sometimes, looking at old pictures can really bring memories back to life. Just ask Stefani Germanotta—the pop diva better known as Lady Gaga. In one scene from the recent Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Not Jazzed About Wearing Braces? Consider Clear Aligners Instead
posted: Feb. 10, 2019.
Wearing orthodontic braces brings challenges to daily life. During treatment a patient will need to avoid certain foods and habits, take more time to brush and floss properly, and Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
A Child's Damaged Tooth may require a Different Approach than an Adult's
posted: Jan. 31, 2019.
A traditional root canal procedure can be a “life-saver” for a decayed or injured tooth. But while it’s usually the best course for a damaged adult tooth, variations of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Lingual Braces Offer a Less Visible Alternative to Traditional Braces
posted: Jan. 21, 2019.
We’re all familiar with tried and true traditional braces and perhaps with newer clear aligners for realigning teeth. But there’s an even more novel way that’s quickly becoming popular: Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Julianne Hough Shares a Video - and a Song - After Wisdom Teeth Come Out
posted: Jan. 11, 2019.
Once upon a time, celebrities tried hard to maintain the appearance of red-carpet glamour at all times. That meant keeping the more mundane aspects of their lives out of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Crown Lengthening Might be Necessary for Seniors with Tooth Decay
posted: Dec. 12, 2018.
While tooth decay is a potential problem at any age, the risk increases as you grow older. Not only are senior adults more susceptible, decay is often more difficult Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
posted: Dec. 02, 2018.
The movie Bohemian Rhapsody celebrates the iconic rock band Queen and its legendary lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury. But when we see pictures of the flamboyant singer, many fans both Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Lasers Could be the Future for Gum Disease Treatment
posted: Nov. 22, 2018.
We’ve developed a number of effective treatments for periodontal (gum) disease. Depending on how far and deep a patient’s infection has advanced, treatment can be quite invasive and even Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
4 Signs Your Child May Have a Poor Bite
posted: Nov. 12, 2018.
Although tooth decay is a major problem to watch for in your child’s teeth, it isn’t the only one. As their teeth transition from primary (“baby”) to permanent, you Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
posted: Sep. 13, 2018.
In her decades-long career, renowned actress Kathy Bates has won Golden Globes, Emmys, and many other honors. Bates began acting in her twenties, but didn't achieve national recognition until Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
posted: Aug. 04, 2018.
What's an actor's most important feature? According to Vivica A. Fox, whose most recent big-screen role was in Independence Day: Resurgence, it's what you see right up front. "On screen, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
3 Reasons You Should Consider Tooth Whitening
posted: Jul. 15, 2018.
White, translucent teeth are the hallmark of a beautiful smile. But with age or the foods we eat our teeth’s natural brightness can dim to a dingy yellow. If this Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures