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How AFV's Alfonso Ribeiro Saved His Tooth
posted: May 26, 2022.
Remembered fondly by fans as the wacky but loveable Carlton on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Alfonso Ribeiro is currently in his fifth year hosting America's Funniest Videos. It's the Read more -
Plagued by Mysterious Mouth Ulcers?
posted: May 16, 2022.
Do you ever get sores in your mouth that seem to appear for no reason and then disappear just as mysteriously? Chances are they’re aphthous ulcers — better known as Read more -
Brushing First or Flossing? The Pros and Cons for Both Ways
posted: May 06, 2022.
It's time for your daily oral hygiene session, so you reach for your toothbrush. Or…do you pick up your floss dispenser instead?Or, maybe you're just paralyzed with indecision?No need for Read more -
You May Need Your Gums Checked More Frequently After Gum Disease
posted: Apr. 26, 2022.
After a dental examination revealed you had periodontal (gum) disease, you began undergoing treatment. Now after several cleaning sessions, the infection has subsided and your gums have returned to a Read more -
Avoiding Chrissy Teigen's 'Down the Drain' Episode and other Baby Teeth Misadventures
posted: Apr. 16, 2022.
It's an Instagram moment—holding in your hand your toddler's first lost baby tooth. Then, in all the excitement, you accidentally drop it down a drain. Now what do you do?Easy—if Read more -
Are You Due for a Routine Teeth Cleaning?
posted: Apr. 12, 2022.
When was the last time you saw your dentist for a checkup? Life gets busy. We get it! But it should never get so busy that you forget to see your Read more -
3 Things You Can Do to Up Your Personal Dental Care Game
posted: Apr. 06, 2022.
Although your dentist plays an important supporting role, you are actually the starring actor in your dental care. What you do daily at home makes the greatest impact on the Read more -
What You Should Know About Veneers for Teenagers
posted: Mar. 27, 2022.
Porcelain veneers are a great way to enhance an unattractive smile. But are they appropriate for teenagers? The answer usually depends on a patient’s current development stage and the type Read more -
Artificial Sweeteners Could Have a Positive Impact on Your Dental Health
posted: Mar. 17, 2022.
Cutting back on table sugar is a good thing, both for your body in general and your mouth in particular. The bacteria that cause dental disease thrive on leftover sugar Read more -
How Often Should You See A Dentist?
posted: Mar. 11, 2022.
When was the last time you paid Dr. Juli Eivens at Advanced Smiles Dental in Austin, TX, a visit? If you're like many people, chances are it was more than Read more -
Who Has the Best Celebrity Smile of All? These Objective Tests Attempt to Find Out
posted: Mar. 07, 2022.
Which celebrity has the most attractive smile? You might think the answer is purely subjective. What strikes you as the fairest may fall flat with someone else.A dental group attempted Read more -
Managing Oral Health Is an Important Priority for HIV-AID Patients
posted: Feb. 25, 2022.
Forty years have passed since the first reported case of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), and it and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes it are still with us. Read more -
You May Need Surgery to Repair the Damage of Gum Recession
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.
Gum recession is an all too common problem for millions of people that if left untreated could lead to tooth and bone loss. But the good news is not only Read more -
Why Stopping Gum Disease Should be a Top Dental Care Priority
posted: Feb. 05, 2022.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), nearly half of U.S. adults over 30 are afflicted with some form of periodontal (gum) disease—and one in five could be Read more -
The Howie Mandel Effect: Avoid Dental Disease Through Daily Brushing and Flossing
posted: Jan. 26, 2022.
Howie Mandel, one of America’s premier television personalities, rarely takes it easy. Whether performing a standup comedy gig or shooting episodes of America’s Got Talent or Deal or No Deal, Read more -
Regular Flossing not Your Thing? Try an Oral Irrigator
posted: Jan. 16, 2022.
One of the keys to a healthy mouth is daily oral hygiene. These tasks have one objective: remove plaque, a thin film of bacteria and leftover food particles, from tooth Read more