Yes, you brush your teeth every day. But how much do you really know about this important habit? Test your knowledge with our quiz on dental vocabulary. Choose the correct meaning for: Oral Hygiene Clean language The practice of keeping your teeth and gums clean A shade of lipstick A type of dental surgery Biofilm […]
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Giuliana Rancic Prepares for Her Son’s First Dental Visit
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When Giuliana Rancic, long-time host of E! News, first saw her new son, she said it was “the best single moment of my life.” Recently, on the eve of Duke’s first birthday, the TV personality and reality star spoke to Dear Doctor magazine about her growing family, her battle with cancer — and the importance […]
How Designer Nate Berkus Got a Head Start on a Great Smile
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When it comes to dental health, you might say celebrity interior designer and television host Nate Berkus is lucky: Unlike many TV personalities, he didn’t need cosmetic dental work to achieve — or maintain — his superstar smile. How did he manage that? Nate credits the preventive dental treatments he received as a youngster. “I’m […]
To Fight Tooth Decay Reduce “BAD” factors, Promote “SAFE” Ones
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Humanity has been waging war against tooth decay for millennia — with this relentless opponent often getting the better of us. Over the last century, however, significant treatment advances have turned the tide of battle in our favor. Perhaps the greatest of these advancements is our deeper grasp of the disease process — new understandings […]
Olivia Newton-John Learned Healthy Oral Habits From Mom
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Olivia Newton-John, now in her early 60’s, is still a fresh-faced picture of health — with a radiant smile to match. How does she do it? She does it with healthy habits learned from her German-born mother, Irene. “I love greens, and as many organic vegetables as possible,” Olivia recently told Dear Doctor magazine. “From […]
Actress Florence Henderson: You Are Never Too Old To Straighten Your Teeth
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Florence Henderson has inspired generations of people through her portrayal of America’s most beloved TV mother, Carol Brady, on one of the longest running situational comedies, The Brady Brunch. Today Florence is still a role model but for a much different audience: senior citizens. Henderson created the FloH Club as an organization to assist senior […]
Understanding Tooth Sensitivity
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Tooth sensitivity is an all too common problem among dental patients. If eating certain foods or simply touching a tooth causes you pain, you should know why this may be happening and what can be done about it. Tooth sensitivity occurs in most cases because the portion of the tooth known as the dentin has […]
Are Cavities Contagious?
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Think of a contagious disease and you may picture one of the great outbreaks of the past: the terrible flu epidemic of 1918, the ever-present threat of polio in the early 20th Century, and the ancient (and still widespread) danger of cholera in overcrowded urban areas. Or you may think of the common cold, a […]
How Dentistry Saved Kathy Ireland’s Smile
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It is not often that you find a celebrity who is willing to speak candidly about any cosmetic or restorative dentistry that he or she has had. Instead, most prefer that their fans just assume that their dazzling “Hollywood” smile is something that just happened naturally. However, that is not the case with Kathy Ireland, […]
Nancy O’Dell Speaks Out On Her Experiences With Pregnancy Gingivitis
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When it comes to sensitive gums during pregnancy, Nancy O’Dell, the former co-anchor of Access Hollywood and new co-anchor of Entertainment Tonight, can speak from her own experience. In an interview with Dear Doctor magazine, she described the gum sensitivity she developed when pregnant with her daughter, Ashby. She said her dentist diagnosed her with […]
