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Think You're Too Old for Orthodontics? Read This
posted: Jun. 19, 2021.
You’ve lived most of your life with crooked teeth and an imperfect smile. You feel you should have done something about it years ago, but now you’re approaching your golden Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How Cheese and Other Dairy Contribute to Healthier Teeth and a More Photogenic Smile
posted: Jun. 09, 2021.
Here's a bit of magic: Hold your smart phone camera in front of someone and say, "Cheese!" More times than not, they'll break into a smile. No one knows for Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
posted: May 30, 2021.
Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That's why we're so pleased to see some NFL QB's setting great examples of… Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Instill These Habits in Your Child for a Lifetime of Great Dental Health
posted: May 20, 2021.
As a parent, you strive to instill good habits in your children: looking both ways for traffic, doing chores or washing behind the ears. Be sure you also include sound Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Palatal Expansion Could Head Off Future Orthodontic Treatment
posted: May 10, 2021.
People mainly identify orthodontics with braces. But while they’re a major part of it, braces aren’t the only way this important dental specialty can make a difference in a person’s Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
There's a Quick Fix For That Irritating Mouth Sore You Keep Biting
posted: Apr. 30, 2021.
As the old Fifties song goes, “Little things mean a lot.” They can also be the most irritating, like a hangnail, a papercut—or a certain kind of oral sore. Although Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Pop Star Demi Lovato Pops Out Jay Glazer's Tooth
posted: Apr. 20, 2021.
Singer and actor Demi Lovato has a new claim to fame: formidable martial artist. When she is not in the recording studio, on stage or in front of the camera, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Why Dental Care is Even More Important When You're Pregnant
posted: Apr. 10, 2021.
Learning you’re pregnant can be a joyous moment. But it also means life is about to change as you focus on protecting you and your child from anything that endangers Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Take Your Dentures out at Night to Extend Their Usefulness
posted: Mar. 31, 2021.
There's no doubt about it — dentures have changed your life. Now you can eat and speak normally, and smile again with confidence. But if you're going to continue to Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Bonding Can Fix Your Chipped Tooth!
posted: Mar. 30, 2021.
Dr. Gene Smith of Smith Family Dentistry is here for you in Columbia, SC, if you've chipped a tooth. You might be embarrassed by the gap in your smile or Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Cosmetic Dentistry -
Don't give up on Flossing!
posted: Mar. 21, 2021.
A couple of years ago the Associated Press published an article claiming the health benefits of flossing remained unproven. The article cited a number of studies that seemed to conclude Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Take It From Taylor Swift - Losing Your Orthodontic Retainer is No Fun
posted: Mar. 11, 2021.
For nearly two decades, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has dominated the pop and country charts. In December she launched her ninth studio album, called evermore, and in January she delighted fans Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
That Odd 'Lacy' Mouth Sore is No Cause for Alarm
posted: Mar. 01, 2021.
Looking in the mirror, you probably focus on your teeth and gums—i.e., your smile. Your dentist, though, will take the time to look deeper into your mouth, searching for anything Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Treating Small Enamel Cracks Could Help you Avoid a Dangerous Tooth Fracture
posted: Feb. 19, 2021.
Teeth can take a lot of force over a lifetime of biting and chewing, thanks to enamel, their outer layer made of the strongest substance in the human body. Unfortunately, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
We May Be Able To Treat Some Bite Problems Early
posted: Feb. 09, 2021.
In any given year, 4 million tweens and teens are in the process of having their teeth straightened with braces or clear aligners. It's so common we tend to consider Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral Health
posted: Jan. 30, 2021.
Is having good oral hygiene important to kissing? Who's better to answer that question than Vivica A. Fox? Among her other achievements, the versatile actress won the “Best Kiss” honor Read moreCategory: Oral Health