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Do Your Dentures and Mouth a Favor: Take Them Out at Night
posted: May 12, 2021.
People who’ve lost all their teeth have benefitted from a solution that’s been around for generations: removable dentures. These appliances have helped millions of people chew and eat food, speak, Read more -
Saving a Diseased Tooth Rather Than Replacing It Could Be the Better Option
posted: May 02, 2021.
"Debit or credit?" "Buy or rent?" "Paper or plastic?" Decisions, decisions. It's great to have more than one good option, but it can also provoke a lot of thought in Read more -
The Importance of Pediatric Dentistry
posted: Apr. 29, 2021.
Helping kids maintain healthy teeth and gums throughout childhood can lead to better oral health as they get older. Scheduling regular dental visits and cleanings with a dentist who practices Read more -
An Infected or Injured Primary Tooth Can Be Saved - but it's Complicated
posted: Apr. 22, 2021.
Primary (baby) teeth don't last long. But despite their short life span, they do a number of important things, like enabling a child to eat solid food. But perhaps their Read more -
How MLB Star Aaron Judge Changed His Smile and How You Can Too
posted: Apr. 12, 2021.
Between the final game of the World Series in late October and spring training in February, major league baseball players work on their skills preparing for the new season. Reporters Read more -
4 Reasons Dental Implants Are a Wise Choice for Tooth Replacement
posted: Apr. 02, 2021.
You've lost some teeth, and now you have to decide how to replace them. A fixed bridge or a partial denture are certainly good options. But the best choice today Read more -
Topical Fluoride Offers a Protective Boost to Children at High Risk for Decay
posted: Mar. 23, 2021.
You're doing all the right things helping your child avoid tooth decay: daily brushing and flossing, regular dental visits and a low-sugar diet. But although occurrences are low, they're still Read more -
FAQs: Keeping Your Mouth Healthy After Gum Disease Treatment
posted: Mar. 13, 2021.
Surgical treatment for periodontal (gum) disease can go a long way toward restoring your mouth to good health; however, it does not change your susceptibility to the disease. That’s why Read more -
How George Clooney Made Over His Smile and How You Can Too
posted: Mar. 03, 2021.
Since his breakout role as Dr. Doug Ross in the 90's TV drama ER, George Clooney has enjoyed a blockbuster career as an award-winning actor, director and producer. He's still Read more -
Don't Let the Acid in Sports and Energy Drinks Ruin Your Tooth Enamel
posted: Feb. 21, 2021.
Sports and energy drinks — two different types of popular beverages. But though different they have one thing in common: they can both wreak havoc on your tooth enamel.That's because Read more -
A New Veneer with Minimal or No Tooth Alteration
posted: Feb. 11, 2021.
Dental veneers, thin layers of porcelain bonded to chipped, stained or slightly crooked teeth, are an effective and affordable way to transform your smile. Their color, translucence and shape blend Read more -
Take These Steps to Prevent Early Decay in Your Baby's First Teeth
posted: Feb. 01, 2021.
When your baby’s first teeth come in, you might not think it necessary yet to worry about tooth decay. But even infants can develop this common dental disease. In fact, Read more -
Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
posted: Jan. 22, 2021.
Multi-platinum recording artist Janet Jackson has long been known for her dazzling smile. And yet, Jackson admitted to InStyle Magazine that her trademark smile was once a major source of Read more -
Your Child's First Dental Appointment
posted: Jan. 19, 2021.
It can be natural for parents to think their child doesn’t need to see the dentist until several teeth have come in. However, your child’s first dental appointment should be Read more -
Watch Out for Re-Infection After a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Jan. 12, 2021.
So, you've undergone a root canal treatment to save a decayed tooth. The tooth has a new lease on life — and the pain is gone too. But there's a Read more -
Here's to Healthy Smiles in 2021!
posted: Jan. 02, 2021.
A New Year's resolution can be just about anything, from losing weight to visiting every major league baseball park. But a resolution you're more likely to keep ought to have Read more