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It’s something dentists have recommended for a long time: chewing gum, especially sugar-free gum, after eating. We have always assumed it would have a protective effect, but evidence has been very sparse so far. Now a new study helps us understand not just that chewing gum works to protect your oral health, but gives us […]

Kanye West has every reason to smile. A beautiful wife. A beautiful daughter. A fortune worth an estimated $130 million. A cultural legacy that will probably outlive anyone alive today. And yet, he is a man who doesn’t smile. And recently he shared the reason why. Kanye’s Reasons Kanye said that he has two reasons he […]

A recent comic by “graphic columnist” Larry Paros focused on the origins of the phrase “to chew the fat,” but along the way just misses mentioning how important teeth are to speech. Your teeth are vital to your ability to speak clearly and should be properly maintained. Chewing the Fat As with most idioms, no […]

Came across an interesting story about implant dentists in Saudi Arabia (ah, the wonders of the Internet!). The headline tells us that more than half of dentists were unqualified to place dental implants. But when you read the article, it turns out that the dentists in question are simply unqualified because they are general dentists, and in […]

As retailers are finishing packing away the Christmas decorations and rolling out the avalanche of hearts for Valentine’s Day, it creates a social crush that can lead to a wide variety of feelings, depending on who you are and where you are in your life. For people in a committed relationship, you might think about […]

It’s never good to be complacent about any aspect of your healthcare, including your dentist. A lawsuit filed by a man against his dentist over a failure to warn about gum disease reminds us that if you have concerns about your oral health, it’s important to seek a second opinion. An Allegation of Negligence James Smith filed […]

A toothache is often a sign that something is seriously wrong with your tooth, but not always. Sometimes, a minor event can cause your toothache, but it’s very hard to tell the difference yourself. Many Things Can Cause a Toothache When you have tooth pain, it’s because the tooth nerves are experiencing adverse stimuli, which […]

If you are looking for cosmetic dentistry, you should never shop based on price alone. (This includes expensive cosmetic dentists–expect to pay more for a quality cosmetic dentist, but don’t assume a dentist must be good because he charges a lot; do your homework!) There are many problems we see when helping people who tried to […]

According to a new study looking at the number of changes in the bone around different dental implant designs, it seems that a single-piece dental implant results in the smallest amount of changes. Studying Abutment Design A replacement tooth is typically made up of three parts: a dental implant that goes down into the jawbone. A dental […]

If you are looking for a New Year’s resolution that can make you healthier, more attractive, and happier this coming year, why not focus on your teeth? Oral health can make a huge difference in your general health, and taking care of your teeth can make your smile more attractive. Besides, there are many simple […]

An entrepreneur right here in California has been selling Winestraws for several years now. She says she got the idea after seeing how people not only stained their teeth, but also their lips, and sometimes even the bridge of their noses at parties. She was also inspired by a party where some of her friends had gotten teeth […]

Most parents give their kids a smile every day, but not like this. A man in Britain gave his daughter a new smile through Invisalign, and because of it, she has become the new poster girl for the procedure in Britain. What’s even more remarkable about this story is that she hasn’t seen her father since […]