AACD Offers Recipe for a Picture-Perfect Wedding Smile

MADISON, Wis. — When it comes pre-wedding pampering, more couples are saying ‘I do’ to teeth whitening treatments that brighten smiles for the big day.  American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry experts and professional lifestyle photographer Dale Stenbroten have teamed up to offer advice on how to get a picture-perfect wedding smile.

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A Fresh Mouth for Ramadan

During Ramadan the fasting process can take its toll on the whole body, and especially the mouth. Dry mouth, bad breath, cracked lips, bleeding gums, tongue coating, these are just some of the oral effects of fasting.

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Keep Your Teeth Healthy With Cheese

If you’re one of the millions of people who love cheese, then this news is set to make you smile even wider.

Consuming cheese and other dairy products may help protect teeth against plaque acid and cavities! 

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Beverley Watson, dental hygienist at Dr. Michael's

Beverley Watson graduated from Guy's, King's and Thomas' School of Dental Hygiene with a Diploma in Dental Hygiene in 2005. She has years of practice at the Eastman Dental Institute and at Lund Osler, 10 Years Younger TV Series (Knightsbridge). She is a member of the British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy.

Dental implants: frequently asked questions

With effective oral hygiene, your teeth are designed to last a lifetime. When they don’t, replacing your missing teeth is essential to preserving your chewing and speaking ability. Whether the loss of a tooth is the result of an injury or gum diseases, dental implants are by far the best option to replace missing teeth.

Here are the answers to some of the questions our patients often ask regarding dental implants.

Gum Disease-Causing Bacterium Triggers Bone-Destroying Cells

Oral health experts have known for years that bacteria are responsible for gum disease, but it wasn’t until now that scientists are able to identify the culprit. Identifying the mechanism that is responsible for periodontitis is a major discovery, said lead author University of Michigan postdoctoral fellow Yizu Jiao.

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Protect Your Teeth with a Daily Glass of Milk

Moms really know best and to add to their profound predilection for milk is a recent proof that drinking milk significantly reduces the build-up of plaque.

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