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Understanding the Changes of Aging Leads to Better Oral Health Outcomes
posted: Nov. 15, 2013.
You may think the structures of your face and mouth stop growing when you reach adulthood. That's not true: your skeletal structure, facial features and soft tissues continue to Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Kristi Yamaguchi's Braces Helped Give Her a Winning Smile
posted: Oct. 30, 2013.
If Kristi Yamaguchi's kids inherit her figure skating ability, they might just be headed for the Olympics — after all, their mom won the gold medal for figure skating Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Tooth Pain During Pressure Changes Could Be Warning of a Bigger Problem
posted: Oct. 15, 2013.
People who fly or scuba dive know firsthand how changes in atmospheric pressure can affect the body: as minor as a popping in the ears, or as life-threatening as Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How
posted: Sep. 23, 2013.
Anyone who has seen fitness and life coach Jillian Michaels on The Biggest Loser and Losing It with Jillian knows she has the expertise and determination to help overweight Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Protein Information in Saliva Could Lead to Better Diagnostic Tests
posted: Sep. 13, 2013.
You've probably never thought of the saliva swishing around in your mouth as amazing. The fact is, though, life would be a lot harder without it. Digestion would be Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Christie Brinkley's All-American Smile
posted: Aug. 29, 2013.
Model Christie Brinkley's smile has been a symbol of America's optimism since the seventies. Particularly well known for being the cover model for three consecutive Sports Illustrated Swimsuit editions, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Good Nutrition: Important for Your Mouth and Your Body
posted: Aug. 14, 2013.
Your general and oral health go hand in hand — whatever is going on with the rest of your body can also affect your teeth, gums and other mouth Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Did You Know? Matinee Idol James Dean Had False Front Teeth!
posted: Jul. 23, 2013.
Imagine how different things would have been for movie star James Dean, had he not managed to replace the front teeth he lost as a youngster. According to one Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Treating Kids' Sports-Related Dental Injuries
posted: Jul. 08, 2013.
They work hard, and put in lots of time on the field and at home. They learn the rules of the game — as well as the unwritten rules Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Actress Blythe Danner Is a Leader in the Fight Against Oral Cancer
posted: Jun. 19, 2013.
After her husband, producer Bruce Paltrow, succumbed to oral cancer in 2002, actress Blythe Danner made it her mission to help save other families from the heartache she and Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Winning the Battle Over Tooth Decay
posted: May 31, 2013.
Tooth decay (also known as caries by professionals and as cavities by consumers) is an infectious disease process that damages tooth structure. Cavities, hollowed-out holes in the teeth, are Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dental Implants Helped Rocker Steven Tyler Get Back on Stage in Record Time
posted: May 15, 2013.
Rock star Steven Tyler fell and broke his two front teeth while on tour with his band Aerosmith not long ago. But Tyler was back on stage the very Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
10 Facts You Should Know About Tooth Decay
posted: Apr. 20, 2013.
If you have ever had tooth decay, you should know: Tooth decay is one of the most common of all diseases, second only to the common cold. Tooth decay affects more Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Fitness Expert Jillian Michaels Helps Kick Sleep Apnea
posted: Apr. 04, 2013.
Jillian Michaels, personal trainer and star of television's The Biggest Loser isn't afraid of a tough situation — like a heart-pumping exercise routine that mixes kickboxing with a general Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Five Facts About Toothpaste
posted: Mar. 22, 2013.
Since the time of the ancient Egyptians, people have used mixtures of various substances in pursuit of a single goal: cleaning their teeth effectively. Today, even with a glut Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Iron Chef Cat Cora Shares a Secret of Her Bright Smile: Tooth Whitening
posted: Mar. 07, 2013.
When asked about her dazzling white smile, Cat Cora, the first female iron chef on the hit television series Iron Chef America, freely admits to maintaining the brightness of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures