BATON ROUGE, LA – Many people wish they could have a straighter smile, but often don’t want to wait to see the results. With help from Dr. William Grand, Baton Rouge dentist, patients can now straighten their teeth without the wait. Six Month Smiles , adult cosmetic braces, are now available at Grand Family Dental. Six
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Braces Are No Hurdle for Olympic Track Star
Lashinda Demus holds the U.S record in the 400 meter hurdles, with a time of 52.47 seconds, the third fastest ever recorded. While her twin 5-year-old boys cheered her on, she brought home a silver medal from the 2012 London Olympics. But when it comes to her full set of upper and lower braces, there’s
The Fear And The Gap Is No More With Dental Implants!
This is the story of a well-known man, fearless in most respects, who was afraid of the dentist and dental implants. Even though his fears had resulted in neglect and serious damage to his teeth, modern dentistry and a talented dental team were able to restore his smile to health. If you share this fear,
Evolutions in Tooth-Colored Fillings
Tooth-colored fillings are just one of the many ways that cosmetic dentistry has evolved over the past few decades. There was once a time where having a cavity treated meant that you would be left with a noticeable metal filling. However, today we have an array of tools and materials available that help make tooth
John Lennon’s Tooth Sold at Auction for $31,200!
Lots of people collect Beatles memorabilia, but one Canadian dentist took this hobby to new heights recently when he paid $31,200 for John Lennon’s molar at auction. According to published reports, Lennon had given the extracted tooth to his housekeeper as a souvenir in the 1960s after coming home from the dentist’s office. The molar
Gum Disease and You: A True-False Test
Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. A recent survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that nearly half of Americans older than 30 had some signs of periodontal disease. That’s more than 64 million people. How much do you know about this potentially serious disease? Take our
The Marvelous of Dental Implants: A Small Wonder
If you are at all uncomfortable at the thought of getting a dental implant or dental implants, you might be pleasantly surprised to learn the truth about these marvelous state-of-the-art tooth-replacement systems — and the special role of a relatively new device, the mini-implant. So, first, let’s go over some basic facts. What’s a dental implant?
What Oral Appliance Does Olivia Newton-John Use to Protect Her teeth?
Though it’s been a while since Olivia Newton-John sang her way into our hearts in the movie Grease, her smile is as radiant as ever. Today, Olivia is still singing, acting and busy with new ventures such as authoring a cookbook and raising money for the cancer center that bears her name in Melbourne, Australia. Whichever
Olivia Newton-John Recalls Daughter’s Teething Troubles
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!” Cold is
Five Facts About Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
According to a recent study from the National Cancer Institute, a branch of the National Institutes of Health, the incidence of cancer is dropping and the survival rate is increasing. In general, the outlook for patients undergoing treatment for the disease is getting better and better. Unfortunately, it’s possible that some essential lifesaving treatments, like