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Researchers Looking for Links between TMJD and Other Health Conditions
posted: Jul. 21, 2021.
It’s estimated that between 10 and 40 million adults in the U.S. suffer from chronic jaw pain and disability. Healthcare providers refer to it as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD), a Read more -
Cracked Mouth Corners can be Irritating - Here's How to Treat Them
posted: Jul. 11, 2021.
As dentists, we often see other mouth problems besides those with teeth and gums. One of the most common is cracking around the corners of the mouth. Although usually not Read more -
Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
posted: Jul. 01, 2021.
When you’re among the top players in your field, you need every advantage to help you stay competitive: Not just the best equipment, but anything else that relieves pain and Read more -
New Dental Advances Promise Better Outcomes for Treating Decay
posted: Jun. 21, 2021.
Over the last century effectively treating a decayed tooth has often required removing any decayed structure with drilling and then filling the remaining cavity. While this approach does save teeth Read more -
Get Your Teeth Examined if You Have Frequent Sinus Infections
posted: Jun. 11, 2021.
Each year millions of people endure repeated episodes of congestion, coughing and headaches, all the miseries that come with a sinus infection. Although it seems like all the action is Read more -
Don't Use Benzocaine Products to Ease Your Baby's Teething Pain
posted: Jun. 01, 2021.
Although teething is a natural part of your baby's dental development, it can be quite uncomfortable for them—and upsetting to you. During teething, children can experience symptoms like pain, drooling Read more -
Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
posted: May 22, 2021.
Everyone loves a concert where there's plenty of audience participation… until it starts to get out of hand. Recently, the platinum-selling band Fifth Harmony was playing to a packed house in Read more -
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