Imagine how different things would have been for movie star James Dean, had he not managed to replace the front teeth he lost as a youngster. According to one biography of the 1950s heartthrob, Dean’s teeth were knocked out while he was swinging around on a homemade trapeze. Because his smile was restored, Dean was […]
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Did You Know? Matinee Idol James Dean Had False Front Teeth!
Posted on March 25th, 2015 by Dental Professionals of Lincoln Park
Teeth Whitening: What You Need To Know
Posted on March 10th, 2015 by Dental Professionals of Lincoln Park
Some of the most popular smile enhancers on the market today are both over-the-counter (OTC) and professional teeth whitening products. And while studies indicate that bleaching can successfully achieve noticeable increases in whitening of stained teeth, there are some facts you need to know about these products and the results that they can deliver. Nearly […]
Olivia Newton-John Recalls Daughter’s Teething Troubles
Posted on February 23rd, 2015 by Dental Professionals of Lincoln Park
Singer Olivia Newton-John’s daughter Chloe is now a lovely, grown woman, but Olivia recently recounted to Dear Doctor magazine a rather creative method she found to sooth Chloe’s teething troubles many years ago. “When Chloe was a baby and teething I remember using a frozen bagel for her sore gums,” Olivia said. “She loved it!” […]
Use Sweetener Substitutes Wisely to Reduce Sugar in Your Diet
Posted on February 13th, 2015 by Dental Professionals of Lincoln Park
Although a variety of foods provide energy-producing carbohydrates, sugar is among the most popular. It’s believed we universally crave sugar because of the quick energy boost after eating it, or that it also causes a release in our brains of serotonin endorphins, chemicals which relax us and make us feel good. But there is a […]
Cosmetic Dentistry and the Urban Legend
Posted on January 29th, 2015 by Dental Professionals of Lincoln Park
He once lived in Australia, wore his hair in a mullet, and played guitar in a band called The Ranch. Today, country music star Keith Urban looks different than he did when he started out — and it’s not just the mullet that’s changed. As before-and-after pictures show, he’s had a smile makeover. His teeth, […]