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Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
posted: Jun. 30, 2021.
Can you have healthy teeth and still have gum disease? Absolutely! And if you don’t believe us, just ask actor David Ramsey. The cast member of TV hits such as Read more -
Not a Fan of Using CPAP for Your Sleep Apnea? Consider an Oral Appliance
posted: Jun. 20, 2021.
Do you wake up in the morning still feeling tired? Are you drowsy, irritable or have difficulty concentrating? And is your snoring habit a running joke around your household?If you Read more -
Artificial Sweeteners Could Have a Positive Impact on Your Dental Health
posted: Jun. 10, 2021.
Cutting back on table sugar is a good thing, both for your body in general and your mouth in particular. The bacteria that cause dental disease thrive on leftover sugar Read more -
Manage Your Osteoporosis Medication to Avoid Jawbone Problems
posted: May 31, 2021.
Around 20 million people—mostly women after menopause—take medication to slow the progress of osteoporosis, a debilitating disease that weakens bones. But although effective, some osteoporosis drugs could pose dental issues Read more -
Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
posted: May 21, 2021.
If we could go back in time, we all probably have a few things we wish we could change. Recently, Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of the Read more -
Keep a Watchful Eye on Your Child's Teeth Grinding Habit
posted: May 11, 2021.
It can be alarming to be awakened in the middle of the night by a screeching, gritting sound coming from your child’s bedroom. No, it’s not a scene from a Read more -
Beyond Brushing and Flossing: Consider Other Risk Factors for Tooth Decay
posted: May 01, 2021.
Tooth decay is a primary cause of tooth damage and loss, with annual treatment costs in the billions of dollars. It arises mainly from oral bacteria, which proliferates in the Read more -
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