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Take Care of Your Gums - And Your Gums Will Take Care of Your Teeth!
posted: Sep. 22, 2021.
Even masterpiece paintings need an appropriate frame. Likewise, our gums help bring out our teeth's beauty. But gums are more than enhancements for our smile appearance—they're also critical to good Read more -
4 Tips for Improving Daily Brushing and Flossing
posted: Apr. 13, 2021.
Two important practices boost your protection from dental disease: twice-a-year dental visits; and daily brushing and flossing. Of the two, that second one could be the most important. Personal oral Read more -
Flossing an Implant-Supported Bridge can Prevent a Damaging Gum Infection
posted: Mar. 24, 2021.
In recent years, dental implants have helped traditional bridgework take a giant leap forward. A few strategically placed implants can provide the highest support and stability we can currently Read more -
Keep Your Implants Clean to Avoid a Damaging Gum Infection
posted: Nov. 22, 2020.
After years battling disease, your troubled tooth reached its useful life's end. It's been extracted, and we've replaced it with a life-like dental implant. So now, as far as Read more -
What's That on Your Teeth, Nick Jonas? How to Avoid a Similar Smile Oops
posted: Oct. 23, 2020.
Think no one is looking at your smile when you’re out in public? Nick Jonas’ recent experience might convince you otherwise. While the Jonas Brothers were performing during the Read more -
Listen to Ellen DeGeneres: Don't Think You Can Get Away Without Flossing!
posted: Sep. 13, 2020.
This year's Carol Burnett Award, presented at the Golden Globes, goes to Ellen DeGeneres for her “outstanding contributions to the television medium on or off the screen.” This is Read more -
Floss First or Brush First? You Be the Judge
posted: Jul. 25, 2020.
Brushing and flossing are two of the best things you can do to fight dental disease and maintain healthy teeth and gums. Or is it flossing and brushing? What we Read more -
4 Things You Should Do - or Not Do - to Maintain Your Oral Appliance
posted: May 26, 2020.
Millions of people wear some form of removable oral appliance. The range is pretty extensive, from orthodontic clear aligners and retainers to full or partial dentures. But while they Read more -
Something Between Your Teeth? Don't Use Anything Else but Dental Floss
posted: Feb. 06, 2020.
As a saying, “Necessity is the mother of invention” is no more appropriate than when you have something caught between your teeth. And humans, as inventive and creative as Read more -
The Howie Mandel Effect: Avoid Dental Disease Through Daily Brushing and Flossing
posted: Jan. 17, 2020.
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 Read more -
Encourage Your College-Bound Child to Practice Good Oral Health Habits
posted: Nov. 18, 2019.
It's a big transition when your child enters college — for both of you. You may find “cutting the apron strings” a little rocky at times. But like most parents, Read more -
Look for These Basics When Buying Your Next Toothbrush
posted: Aug. 19, 2019.
When you’re buying a tool or appliance, you compare brands for the best quality you can afford. There’s another important item that deserves the same level of scrutiny: your Read more -
How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
posted: May 21, 2019.
How many actresses have portrayed a neuroscientist on a wildly successful TV comedy while actually holding an advanced degree in neuroscience? As far as we know, exactly one: Mayim Read more -
Spring Into Better Oral Health
posted: Mar. 12, 2019.
What does spring mean to you? The season officially starts on March 20th, but depending where you live you might start seeing the signs earlier or later. We often Read more -
A New Resolution - Floss!
posted: Jan. 10, 2019.
Now that we’re into the New Year, it’s a good time to look over your list of resolutions. Did you remember to include dental health on your list? Here’s Read more -
Help Your Child Develop Good Oral Habits and Avoid Bad Ones
posted: Dec. 31, 2018.
We all have habits: things we do every day often without consciously thinking. Some of them are good; some not so much. And many of them took root in Read more
