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Don't Forget Hidden Fluoride Sources Your Family Could be Ingesting
posted: Sep. 21, 2020.
In the last half century, fluoride has become an effective weapon against tooth decay. The naturally occurring mineral helps strengthen enamel, the teeth's hard, protective cover.Although it's safe for consumption Read more -
We may Need to Build up the Bone in Your Jaw before Implants
posted: Sep. 11, 2020.
Dental implant technology has advanced at such an astounding rate in recent years that you can now walk into a dentist's office with a problem tooth and out the same Read more -
Not Your Granddad's Dental Care: the New Approach to Tooth Decay Treatment
posted: Sep. 01, 2020.
More than likely your great-grandparents, grandparents and even your parents had a common dental experience: when one of their teeth developed a cavity, their dentist removed the decayed portion (and Read more -
Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
posted: Aug. 22, 2020.
Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates knows how important it is to present your best face to the world — and one of the most important features of that face is Read more -
Answers to Common Questions About Root Canal Treatments
posted: Aug. 12, 2020.
A root canal treatment is a commonly known but often misunderstood procedure. Contrary to popular belief, these treatments aren't painful — in fact, they often stop a toothache. More importantly, Read more -
DIY Orthodontics is a Recipe for Dental Disaster
posted: Aug. 02, 2020.
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) is a deeply held American trait for building, renovating or repairing things without the services of a professional. The Internet has only made this tradition easier: There are Read more -
If a Root Canal Can't be Done, this Procedure Might Save Your Tooth
posted: Jul. 23, 2020.
Untreated tooth decay can destroy your teeth; prompt action as soon as its diagnosed will help prevent that undesirable outcome. And even if decay has advanced into the tooth's pulp Read more -
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