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Famous Brace Faces
Just in case you had any doubt that braces are cool, check out these famous faces who once wore braces!

• Tom Cruise, Actor
   

• Jennifer Love Hewitt, Actress
   

• Allysa Milano, Actress
   

• Ashley Judd, Actress
   

• Scott Hamilton, Olympic skater
   

• Britney Spears, Singer
   

• Dominique Moceanu, Olympic Gymnast
   

• Monica, Singer 
   

• David Robinson, Basketball player - San Antonio Spurs
   

• Diana Ross, singer 
   

• Monica Seles, Professional tennis player
   

• Terrell Davis, Professional Football player, Superbowl MVP
   

• Barbara Walters, TV journalist 
   

• Gwen Stefani, Singer
   

• Diana, Princess of Wales
   

• Sam Bowie, Professional basketball player
   

• Kristi Yamaguchi, Olympic skater 
   

• Kim Zmeskal, Olympic gymnast
   

• Heather Locklear, Actress
   

• Carl Lewis, Olympic track star
   

• Butthead, Friend of Beavis
   

• Cher, Singer
   

• Cindy Crawford, Model
   

• Brett Favre, Professional Football quarterback - Green Bay Packers
   

Pet Tooth Care
You may not know this, but cats and dogs need to take care of their teeth too. But they can’t do it on their own, so they need your help. Without proper dental care, over 70% of dogs and cats show signs of oral disease by the age of 3. These oral problems go way beyond bad breath and can lead to more serious problems with their hearts, livers and kidneys. Here are some ways you can make sure your pet’s teeth stay healthy.

• Take your pet to the veterinarian for a dental check-up at least once a year.
   

• Practice regular dental care at home with your pets. Brush your puppy or kitten’s teeth with special pet toothpaste, starting when they are young. This way, your pets will get used to brushing at an early age. But don’t use your human toothpaste, as it may upset your pet’s tummy! If your pet doesn’t seem to like any of the toothpaste flavors, try adding a bit of garlic powder to lukewarm water and use that to moisten the brush - they love garlic.
   

• If you are going to give you pet a treat - we recommend a biscuit. The abrasive action in chewing the biscuit will help keep their teeth well-scrubbed and clean.

Did you know that animals can have braces too?
Animal teeth are usually arranged "shoulder to shoulder" so that a natural cleaning takes place to push food away from the teeth and gums. If these teeth are not aligned properly, it can lead to pain, infection and eventual serious periodontal disease. Braces, very similar to those used for humans, can be used to correct these misalignments of teeth. Fortunately, for animals, the process only takes a few months.