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Baseball Fan Catches Her Own Knocked-Out Tooth
posted: Dec. 15, 2016.

When your favorite baseball team wins, it's hard not to get excited — especially if you're right there in the stadium. It's even better when a player tosses the Read more
Even Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence Aren't Immune From Bad Breath!
posted: Nov. 30, 2016.

Exchanging passionate kisses with big-screen star Jennifer Lawrence might sound like a dream come true. But according to Liam Hemsworth, her Hunger Games co-star, it could also be a Read more
Reduce Sugar Consumption - for a Healthier Mouth and Body
posted: Nov. 15, 2016.

Tooth decay doesn't appear out of nowhere. It begins with bacteria, which produce acid that softens and erodes tooth enamel. Without adequate enamel protection, cavities can develop. So, one of Read more
Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
posted: Oct. 31, 2016.

Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed Read more
Treating Gum Disease Important to Saving the Underlying Bone
posted: Oct. 23, 2016.

If you've had periodontal (gum) disease, you've no doubt experienced gum inflammation, bleeding or pain. But your gums may not be the only mouth structures under assault — the Read more
New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
posted: Oct. 08, 2016.

In real life he was a hard-charging basketball player through high school and college. In TV and the movies, he has gone head-to-head with serial killers, assorted bad guys… Read more
Ease Your Child's Discomfort During Teething
posted: Sep. 23, 2016.

Your sweet, happy baby has suddenly become a gnawing, drooling bundle of irritation. Don't worry, though, no one has switched babies on you. Your child is teething. For most children, Read more
Dental Magic Transforms Smiles
posted: Sep. 08, 2016.

Magician Michel Grandinetti can levitate a 500-pound motorcycle, melt into a 7-foot-tall wall of solid steel, and make borrowed rings vanish and reappear baked inside bread. Yet the master Read more
Keep Your Saliva Flowing - Your Oral Health Depends on it
posted: Aug. 24, 2016.

We often don't realize how important something is until it's gone. Like saliva: you're usually not aware that it's cleaning the mouth, neutralizing mouth acid or helping with digestion. Read more
Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
posted: Aug. 09, 2016.

As is the case with most celebs today, Beyonce is no stranger to sharing on social media… but she really got our attention with a video she recently posted Read more
Proper Brushing and Flossing Removes Disease-Causing Plaque
posted: Jul. 25, 2016.

You've been brushing your teeth since you were big enough to look over the bathroom sink: now you brush and floss every day. You do it because you know Read more
A Royal Fix
posted: Jul. 17, 2016.

So you’re tearing up the dance floor at a friend’s wedding, when all of a sudden one of your pals lands an accidental blow to your face — chipping Read more
Don't Forget Hidden Fluoride Sources Your Family Could be Ingesting
posted: Jul. 02, 2016.

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 Read more
A Toothless Tiger?
posted: Jun. 17, 2016.

Let’s say you’re traveling to Italy to surprise your girlfriend, who is competing in an alpine ski race… and when you lower the scarf that’s covering your face, you Read more
Root Canal Treatment Alleviates Pain and Saves Your Tooth
posted: Jun. 02, 2016.

If you’re undergoing your first root canal treatment, it’s understandable if you’re apprehensive. So, let’s cut to the chase about your biggest fear: a root canal treatment doesn’t cause Read more
Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
posted: May 18, 2016.

Have you started orthodontic treatment recently? Are you having a little trouble getting used to your braces? If so, you are not alone: Everybody goes through an adjustment period Read more