Metal braces have shed their negative reputation and, for some tweens and teens, have become a coveted signifier of cool (colored bands and all).
Category: Teeth and Dentistry
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When a Horse Has a Toothache, Specialized Dentists Step In
There is evidence that even ancient horses received dental care, and now caregivers can use motorized tools to keep the animals healthy.
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The Novelty of Aimee Lou Wood’s Natural Smile
At a time when celebrity veneers seem to be a norm, Aimee Lou Wood of “White Lotus” has found fans of her perfectly imperfect teeth.
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Bacteria Found in Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste, Inspectors Say
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter, but not a recall, after microorganisms were found in water samples and finished toothpaste products.
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Lactation Consultant Group Investigates Tongue-Tie Advocate
Mothers have complained that Melanie Henstrom, a lactation consultant in Boise, Idaho, pressured them to get their babies’ tongues lasered by a dentist.
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Diamonds Help to Create Million Dollar Smiles
The stones in the teeth of Post Malone, Odell Beckham Jr. and other celebrities were put there by Dr. Thomas Connelly, a Los Angeles dentist.
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SmileDirectClub Shuts Down, Months After Filing for Bankruptcy
The telehealth company, which sold teeth alignment devices to two million customers, was unprofitable and had been criticized by medical groups.