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Kristin Chenoweth: Dental Health Advocate

Actress, singer, and Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth says that she often takes pictures with people who don’t like to smile because they’re ashamed of their teeth. Additionally, the makers of Listerine Whitening found that almost half of Americans don’t think their smiles are beautiful, and 43 percent don’t smile in photos because of tooth imperfections…. Read more »

Helpful Facts about Gum Disease

Advanced gum disease (periodontitis), can wreak havoc on your oral and overall health. Recent studies have linked gum disease to an increased risk for heart problems, diabetes, stroke, and Alzheimer’s.  Essentially, gum disease is the infection or inflammation of gum tissues caused by a build-up of plaque and tartar at the gum line. Eventually this… Read more »

You Can Have a Red-Carpet-Ready Smile

For a while, Angelina Jolie had the most coveted celebrity smile. Now, Halle Berry, Christie Brinkley, Julia Roberts, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tyra Banks, Meryl Streep, Jennifer Garner, Catherine Zeta Jones, and Natalie Portman top the chart for the most beautiful set of pearly whites. It’s no secret that these stars—and more—have had cosmetic dentistry to achieve… Read more »

Mo-vember, the Mustachio Mania Month for Men’s Health

Have you heard of Movember – the mustache-growing charity event that happens during this month every year? Movember is designed to raise funds for, and awareness of, prostate cancer and other cancers that affect men. Participants pledge to grow a mustache for the whole month and to educate those around them on prostate cancer and… Read more »

Do You Know These Diabetics?

November is Diabetes Awareness Month Diabetes is a serious condition in which the body does not produce insulin, and insulin breaks down sugar. The disease comes in many forms. Type 1 is usually diagnosed during childhood. Type 2 is often diagnosed later in life and is the result of the body not producing enough insulin… Read more »