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Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth
posted: Apr. 21, 2021.
Want to know the exact wrong way to pry open a stubborn lid? Just ask Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC-TV’s popular “Tonight Show.” When the 40-year-old funnyman had trouble opening Read more -
Watch Out for Signs of Gum Recession
posted: Apr. 11, 2021.
Your gums aren’t just for show—they also play an important role in supporting and protecting your teeth. Healthy gums are essential for healthy teeth.Your gums can take a lot from Read more -
Dental Crowns Save Damaged Teeth
posted: Apr. 02, 2021.
Dental crowns, one of the services and treatments offered by your Austin, TX, dentists, Dr. Juli Eivens and Dr. Jennifer Laubach of Advanced Smiles Dental, can help you protect your Read more -
Don't Let Your Loose Tooth Become a Lost Tooth
posted: Apr. 01, 2021.
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 -
3 Things You can do to Slow Tooth Wear
posted: Mar. 22, 2021.
Unlike our primitive ancestors, our teeth have it relatively easy. Human diets today are much more refined than their counterparts from thousands of years ago. Ancient teeth recovered from those Read more -
Take It From Taylor Swift - Losing Your Orthodontic Retainer is No Fun
posted: Mar. 12, 2021.
For nearly two decades, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has dominated the pop and country charts. In December she launched her ninth studio album, called evermore, and in January she delighted fans Read more -
There's No Madness in Protecting Your Family Basketball Player With a Custom Mouthguard
posted: Mar. 02, 2021.
A wave of madness is about to sweep across Indianapolis and onto television screens across America—March Madness, that is. That's right: After its cancellation in 2020 due to COVID-19, the Read more -
Don't Forget Hidden Fluoride Sources Your Family Could be Ingesting
posted: Feb. 20, 2021.
In the last half century, fluoride has become an effective weapon against tooth decay. The naturally occurring mineral helps strengthen enamel, the teeth's hard, protective cover.Although it's safe for consumption Read more -
Stay Ahead of Plaque Buildup with Effective Brushing and Flossing
posted: Feb. 10, 2021.
The vast majority of teeth and gum problems stem from two dental diseases: dental caries (tooth decay) and periodontal (gum) disease. But although these dental diseases are all too common Read more -
Miley Cyrus's Little Secret: Straightening Her Smile With Lingual Braces
posted: Jan. 31, 2021.
Miley Cyrus's rise to fame began when she was cast in the Disney series Hannah Montana. She played the title character, Hannah Montana, a famous singing star hiding her true Read more -
Keep Your New Straightened Smile Straight With an Orthodontic Retainer
posted: Jan. 21, 2021.
You can't correct a poor bite with braces or clear aligners overnight: Even the most cut-and-dried case can still require a few years to move teeth where they should be. Read more -
Keeping up Good Hygiene Still a Necessity with Dental Implants
posted: Jan. 11, 2021.
Dental implants are widely considered the most durable tooth replacement option, thanks in part to how they attach to the jaw. But durable doesn't mean indestructible — you must take Read more -
Don't Delay Treatment of Gum Disease
posted: Jan. 01, 2021.
Periodontal (gum) disease is a bacterial infection, which if left untreated could cause gum recession, bone loss and eventually tooth loss. Caused mainly by plaque left on tooth surfaces from Read more -
Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics
posted: Dec. 22, 2020.
Magician Michael Grandinetti mystifies and astonishes audiences with his sleight of hand and mastery of illusion. But when he initially steps onto the stage, it’s his smile that grabs the Read more -
If You Thought the Last Century Was Amazing for Dental Care, Just Wait
posted: Dec. 12, 2020.
What a difference a hundred years can make—especially the last one hundred. In the early 20th Century, trains were the prime mode of cross-country transportation, electrical power was not universally Read more -
Local Anesthesia Makes for a More Pleasant and Pain-Free Dental Experience
posted: Dec. 02, 2020.
You know you should see the dentist about that nagging tooth or gum problem, but you keep putting it off. Truth be told, you're a little nervous that your treatment Read more