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4 Diet Changes You Should Make for Better Oral Health
posted: Apr. 21, 2021.
One of the most popular subjects in books, magazines and social media is food — the things we should or should not eat (or at least not too much). While Read more -
How MLB Star Aaron Judge Changed His Smile and How You Can Too
posted: Apr. 11, 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 -
Factors Besides Oral Hygiene that Influence Your Risk for Tooth Decay
posted: Apr. 01, 2021.
Tooth decay is one of the world's most prevalent diseases — and one of the most preventable. We've known the primary prevention recipe for decades: brushing and flossing daily, and Read more -
Consider an Effective and Affordable RPD for Teeth Replacement
posted: Mar. 22, 2021.
If you have a few missing teeth but can't afford dental implants or fixed bridgework, consider a removal partial denture (RPD). Although implants may be the superior choice aesthetically and Read more -
Plagued by Mysterious Mouth Ulcers?
posted: Mar. 12, 2021.
Do you ever get sores in your mouth that seem to appear for no reason and then disappear just as mysteriously? Chances are they’re aphthous ulcers — better known as Read more -
Take It From Taylor Swift - Losing Your Orthodontic Retainer is No Fun
posted: Mar. 02, 2021.
For nearly two decades, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has dominated the pop and country charts. In December she launched her ninth studio album, called evermore, and in January she delighted fans Read more -
People Born with Missing Teeth can Still Gain a Beautiful Smile
posted: Feb. 20, 2021.
When you look at the top row of a normal smile, you'll see symmetrical pairs: the central incisors in the middle, flanked by the lateral incisors and the canine (or Read more -
Guide Your Older Children or Teens through These 3 Oral Health Areas
posted: Feb. 10, 2021.
Helping your infant or toddler develop good dental habits is one of the best head starts you can give them toward optimum oral health. But even after they’ve matured enough Read more -
Get Ahead of Bite Problems with Interceptive Orthodontics
posted: Jan. 31, 2021.
At any given time some 4 million teens and pre-teens are wearing braces or other orthodontic appliances to correct a malocclusion (poor bite). While most cases are straightforward, some have Read more -
Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
posted: Jan. 21, 2021.
When they’re introducing a new movie, actors often take a moment to pay tribute to the people who helped make it happen — like, you know, their dentists. At least Read more -
Don't let Gum Disease - the 'Other Dental Disease' - Rob you of Your Smile
posted: Jan. 11, 2021.
There's a lot of emphasis — well-placed, of course — on preventing and treating tooth decay. But there's another dental disease just as dangerous to your oral health and nearly Read more -
Keeping Fluoride to Just the Right Amount Protects Your Family's Smiles
posted: Jan. 01, 2021.
Since the 1950s fluoride has played an important role in the fight against tooth decay as an additive to hygiene products and many public water supplies. But although a proven Read more -
3 Things You May Not Know About Orthodontics
posted: Dec. 22, 2020.
It’s a common sight to see someone wearing braces—and not just teens or pre-teens. In the last few decades, people in their adult years (even late in life) are transforming Read more -
How You Too Could Have Lindsey Vonn's Viral Video Smile Makeover
posted: Dec. 12, 2020.
Instagram, America's humongous digital photo and video album, is chock-full of the silly, mundane, and poignant moments of people's everyday lives. That includes celebrities: Tom Hanks buying a used car; Read more -
This Laser Procedure Promises Big Benefits for Gum Disease Treatment
posted: Dec. 02, 2020.
Over the years, dentists have become quite proficient in treating even the most severe periodontal (gum) disease. Many of these positive outcomes are achieved through manual effort using simple hand Read more -
Treating Gum Abscesses and the Underlying Gum Disease
posted: Nov. 22, 2020.
If you have periodontal (gum) disease, you’ve no doubt experienced red and swollen gums. If, however, you notice an especially inflamed area next to a tooth, you may have developed Read more