Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
- updated: Jul. 25, 2022
- Dental Procedures
Via a recent Instagram post, pop diva Ariana Grande became the latest young celebrity to publicly acknowledge a dental milestone: having her wisdom teeth removed. The singer of hits Read More
Eating the Right Carbs Helps Keep Your Gums Healthy
- updated: Jul. 25, 2022
- Oral Health
As with most Western countries, we in the U.S. love our carbs. While fats and proteins make an appearance in our diets, many of us go full-tilt on sugars, Read More
Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
- updated: Jul. 25, 2022
- Dental Procedures
Fans of the primetime TV show The Middle were delighted to see that high school senior Sue, played by Eden Sher, finally got her braces off at the start Read More
Even All-Natural Fruit Juice Could Increase the Risk of Tooth Decay
- updated: Jul. 25, 2022
- Oral Health
All-natural fruit juice with no additives: now what could be wrong with that? Nothing—unless your child is over-indulging. Too much of even natural fruit juice could increase their risk Read More
Even Celebrities Have Accidents: See What They Do to Restore Their Chipped Teeth
- updated: Jul. 25, 2022
- Dental Procedures
Chipped a tooth? Don't beat yourself up—this type of dental injury is quite common. In fact, you probably have a favorite celebrity who has chipped one or more of Read More
Even Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence Aren't Immune From Bad Breath!
- updated: Jul. 25, 2022
- Oral Health
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
Even with Mercury, Dental Amalgam is a Safe Choice for Tooth Filling
- updated: Jul. 25, 2022
- Dental Procedures
One of the top concerns in public health today is exposure to the metallic element mercury within the environment. At abnormal levels, mercury can have a toxic effect on Read More
Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
- updated: Jul. 25, 2022
- Oral Health
Is having good oral hygiene important to kissing? Who's better to answer that question than Vivica A. Fox? Among her other achievements, the versatile actress won the “Best Kiss” Read More
Extracting Wisdom Teeth Now May Prevent Dental Problems Later
- updated: Jul. 25, 2022
- Dental Procedures
The reason for extracting a tooth may be all too obvious — the tooth is too decayed or damaged to attempt saving. The reason for extracting a wisdom tooth, Read More
Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
- updated: Jul. 25, 2022
- Oral Health
Some moviegoers have been known to crunch popcorn, bite their fingers or grab their neighbor’s hands during the intense scenes of a thriller. But for one fan, the on-screen Read More
Find and Treat the Actual Source of Tooth Pain to Relieve it
- updated: Jul. 25, 2022
- Oral Health
Determining which of your teeth is causing your toothache isn’t always easy — or even if it’s a tooth at all. The pain could be coming from a tooth, Read More
Floss First or Last? Here are Reasons for Either Approach
- updated: Jul. 25, 2022
- Oral Health
A certain news story a few years ago notwithstanding, dentists still recommend flossing along with brushing to adequately remove disease-causing plaque. If there is any controversy at all about Read More
Fluoridated Drinking Water Helps Curb Tooth Decay Safely
- updated: Jul. 25, 2022
- Oral Health
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls it “one of the ten most important public health measures of the 20th Century.” A new vaccine? A cure for Read More
Follow These Tips for Cleaner and Healthier Teeth and Gums
- updated: Jul. 25, 2022
- Oral Health
It gradually dawned on our ancient ancestors that a healthy mouth was usually a clean one. To achieve that blessed oral state, they chewed on tree bark or employed Read More
Four Tips for Preventing Premature Loss of Baby Teeth From Tooth Decay
- updated: Jul. 25, 2022
- Oral Health
Most often, all of your child’s primary teeth will eventually be replaced by permanent teeth, but you shouldn’t consider them less important — there are serious consequences for losing Read More
5 Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Risk for Tooth Decay
- updated: Jul. 25, 2022
- Oral Health
Among our most common diseases, tooth decay can be a big problem at any age: in the U.S., one in four children 5 and under has some form of Read More