Best known for her roles in E.T. and Ever After, and more recently as a suburban mom/zombie on Netflix’s Santa Clarita Diet, Drew Barrymore is now bringing her trademark quirky optimism to a new talk show, The Drew Barrymore Show on CBS. Her characteristic self-deprecating humor was also on display recently on Instagram, as she showed viewers how she keeps her …
Tooth decay and developing bite problems could be major obstacles to your child’s normal growth and development. Without good, preventive dental care at home and from the dentist, these obstacles could impact their health now and well into adulthood. Here are 3 things you should do to help your child stay ahead of harmful dental …
While the prevention and treatment of tooth decay has improved dramatically over the last half century, it continues to be a major health issue, especially for children. One in four children 5 and younger will develop some form of the disease. Although tooth decay in children stems from the same causes as in adults — …
Correcting a bite problem involves more than applying braces. Orthodontists must consider a wide range of factors, including the type of bite problem involved, complications like impacted or missing teeth, and their patient’s overall dental condition. Orthodontists must also keep in mind the future—how will a treatment implemented now impact a patient’s appearance and dental …
At the first-ever Players Weekend in August 2017, Major League Baseball players wore jerseys with their nicknames on the back. One player — Cleveland Indians shortstop, Francisco Lindor — picked the perfect moniker to express his cheerful, fun-loving nature: “Mr. Smile.” And Lindor gave fans plenty to smile about when he belted a 2-run homer …
Your gums not only support and protect your teeth they also help present them in a visually attractive way. But some people’s gums seem to stand out too much — what’s commonly called a gummy smile — which diminishes their smile appeal. There’s no precise definition, but as a rule of thumb we consider a smile too …
It wasn’t too many years ago that e-cigarettes were promoted as a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes. “Vaping” was in and “smoking” was out. But vaping’s recent link with certain lung disorders, especially among younger users, has slowed the promotion train down considerably. And if respiratory health isn’t enough, there’s another reason to be wary …
Do you grind your teeth? If you’re not sure, ask your family—sometimes the sound of teeth grinding against teeth might make enough noise to be keeping them up at night. You might also be waking with sore jaw muscles and joints. If you suspect you have this habit of involuntarily grinding, gnashing or clenching your …
For anyone else, having a tooth accidentally knocked out while practicing a dance routine would be a very big deal. But not for Dancing With The Stars contestant Noah Galloway. Galloway, an Iraq War veteran and a double amputee, took a kick to the face from his partner during a recent practice session, which knocked out a front tooth. …
Dr. Alex Bierman at Dental Arts of the Oaks encourages patients to stay on top of their oral health with regular dental appointments. Come see us in Thousand Oaks, CA twice a year for a cleaning and exam. General dentistry focuses on preventative services like cleanings and exams. Your oral health affects your overall health, …