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The Perks of Invisible Braces

Once a person decides to invest in getting their teeth straightened, they still might prefer that the world not know about how they’re managing their oral health. Thankfully, “metal mouth” is no longer the only option.

Sprucing Up a Stained Smile

Do you find yourself staring at the beautiful, bright smiles of celebrities with longing? Do you notice the teeth of every person you come into contact with, wondering how they got them to look so good? If you’re wishing for your own natural-looking white grin, it’s time to explore tooth whitening.

Has Your Smile Made You a Wallflower?

You don’t have to sit on the sidelines at social events, work gatherings, or the latest family get-together. If embarrassment about your smile is preventing you from mixing, mingling, and enjoying yourself, it’s time to make a change.

Are Soft Drinks Spoiling Your Smile?

Consumption of soft drinks in this country has increased 300 percent over the last 20 years, according to the American Dental Association. What do you think all of that sugar might be doing to your teeth?

When Your Teeth Make You Tense

People who experience tension headaches, migraines, or suffer with sore teeth and aching jaws might chalk up this discomfort to stress alone. What’s really going on is that you might be clenching your teeth while you sleep. This can lead to painful morning headaches, cracked teeth, and sore muscles in your face, neck, and back.

Why Football Season Can Penalize Your Smile

It’s not the chips and dip, the beer and the guacamole, or the hot dogs and French fries that can wreck your smile during football season. Carelessness and poor choices are the true evildoers. Here’s how to enjoy a little pigskin without sacrificing your teeth in the process.

Do Women Have Healthier Teeth Than Men?

The Centers for Disease Control have found that women are more diligent than men about seeking out medical care when ill or injured and seeing their doctors for routine check-ups. And now, it turns out, women are more proactive about maintaining healthy teeth and gums as well.

Most Common Cosmetic Dentistry Questions Answered

Your teeth are the window to your face, one of the first things people notice about you, and you want them to look good and complement your features. So it’s natural to have questions about cosmetic dentistry and wonder what procedures are best for your smile. Here are the answers to some of the most … Most Common Cosmetic Dentistry Questions Answered

Are Your Teeth the Wrong Size?

When someone’s teeth don’t fit their face, it’s hard not to notice. Consider the actress and singer Hilary Duff, who is often more talked about for having her horsey veneers shortened than for her celebrity status.

When a Bad Smile Threatens Your Livelihood

Erstwhile character actor Steve Buscemi has become a leading man in HBO’s Boardwalk Empire. While his less-than-perfect smile may keep him employed as a 1920s politician and cheat on cable TV, sporting a set of stained, crooked teeth might actually be preventing you from getting ahead in your field.

Missing Teeth? Don’t Let Them Ruin Your Smile

Of course, missing teeth affect how you look, but they also impact your ability to eat well, speak clearly, maintain proper alignment of your smile, and care for your teeth. The reason why you’re missing teeth is irrelevant – gum disease, extraction, sporting incident, accident. What is relevant is that your smile can significantly alter … Missing Teeth? Don’t Let Them Ruin Your Smile

Hey Dads, It’s Time to Smile

The new movie What to Expect When You’re Expecting highlights the experiences of moms to be, but it also features the fathers… alas, beleaguered, clueless, and downtrodden. So for Father’s Day, we suggest doing something different – let’s honor the health of the men who have raised and inspired us.