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Zac Efron's Smile Transformation Could Happen to You
posted: Jul 13, 2020.
Actor Zac Efron has one of the top smiles in a business known for beautiful smiles. Bursting on the scene in 2006 at age 18 in High School Musical, Efron Read more -
Replace Your Teeth in Stages With the Help of Dental Implants
posted: Jul 03, 2020.
Complete tooth loss is a common condition among older adults, gradually occurring one or two teeth at a time. There often comes a point of realization, though, that all the Read more -
We may Need to Remove one or More Teeth Before Applying Braces
posted: Jun 23, 2020.
“To gain something, sometimes you have to give up something else.”No, that isn't the latest viral meme on the Internet. It's actually a practical consideration that could arise in orthodontics.In Read more -
4 Ways to Avoid Dental Disease While Wearing Braces
posted: Jun 13, 2020.
Keeping your teeth and gums healthy isn't always easy—and it's even more of a challenge if you're wearing orthodontic appliances like braces. That's why a fair percentage of patients wearing Read more -
Why Kathy Bates Chose This Alternative to Braces and so Might You
posted: Jun 03, 2020.
Kathy Bates has been a familiar face to filmgoers since her Oscar-winning performance as Annie Wilkes in Misery. She's best known for playing true-to-life characters like Wilkes or Barbara Jewell Read more -
3 Ways to Reduce the Bacteria in Your Mouth that Cause Tooth Decay
posted: May 24, 2020.
Tooth decay doesn’t suddenly appear out of the blue. Cavities and other damage are the result of a long process that begins with bacteria living in a thin biofilm on Read more -
Why we Need to Care for a Younger Patient's Bone after a Tooth Loss
posted: May 14, 2020.
In an instant, an accident could leave you or a loved one with a missing tooth. Thankfully, we can restore it with a dental implant that looks and functions like Read more -
Instill These Habits in Your Child for a Lifetime of Great Dental Health
posted: May 04, 2020.
As a parent, you strive to instill good habits in your children: looking both ways for traffic, doing chores or washing behind the ears. Be sure you also include sound Read more -
Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
posted: Apr 24, 2020.
It might seem that supermodels have a fairly easy life — except for the fact that they are expected to look perfect whenever they’re in front of a camera. Sometimes Read more -
Lasers are Making an Impact in Treating Gum Disease
posted: Apr 14, 2020.
Periodontal (gum) disease is potentially devastating to your teeth, gums and bone. To fight it we have to remove the substance that causes and sustains the disease from all oral Read more -
Sedation Therapy Can Help Anxious Patients Get the Dental Care They Need
posted: Apr 04, 2020.
Dental visit anxiety is a serious problem: Half of all Americans admit to some level of dental fear, while 15% avoid dental care altogether due to acute anxiety. The harm Read more -
FAQs About Children's Dental Development
posted: Mar 25, 2020.
Watching your newborn develop into a toddler, then an elementary schooler, a teenager, and finally an adult is one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences there is. Throughout the Read more -
What You Can Learn From Mayim Bialik About Children's Dental Care
posted: Mar 15, 2020.
After nine seasons as neurobiologist Amy Farrah Fowler on the hit comedy The Big Bang Theory, Mayim Bialik is back to the “career” she had before the series: stay-at-home mom. Read more -
Clear Aligners Offer Many Benefits for Young Orthodontic Patients
posted: Mar 05, 2020.
Once upon a time, braces were the only way to give a teen a straighter smile. It was a given that wearers would endure a couple of years of restricted Read more -
Home Whitening Kits are Safe and Effective, if Used the Right Way
posted: Feb 24, 2020.
You’re satisfied with your smile appearance except for one thing — your teeth aren’t as white and bright as you wish they could be. So, you’ve decided to do something Read more -
Topical Fluoride is a Safe Way to Protect Your Child's Teeth from Decay
posted: Feb 14, 2020.
We've known for decades that fluoride strengthens tooth enamel and lowers the risk for decay. And while adding it to toothpaste and drinking water are the more common ways for Read more