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Find Out How These Famous Celebrities Protect Their Smiles From Teeth Grinding
posted: Oct. 02, 2019.
The fast-paced world of sports and entertainment isn’t all glitz and glamour. These high-profile industries create a unique kind of emotional and mental stress on celebrities. For many of them, Read more -
Reduce Sugar Consumption - for a Healthier Mouth and Body
posted: Sep. 22, 2019.
Tooth decay doesn't appear out of nowhere. It begins with bacteria, which produce acid that softens and erodes tooth enamel. Without adequate enamel protection, cavities can develop.So, one of our Read more -
Root Resorption in Adult Teeth is a Cause for Concern
posted: Sep. 12, 2019.
As a new permanent tooth develops, the roots undergo a process of breakdown and growth. As older cells dissolve (a process called resorption), they’re replaced by newer cells laid down Read more -
The Digital Revolution Is Transforming Implant Therapy
posted: Sep. 02, 2019.
Compared to other dental restorations—a few of which have been around for over a century—implants are a relatively recent development. But even though it's just now entering its fourth decade, Read more -
In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
posted: Aug. 23, 2019.
Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That's why we're so pleased to see some NFL QB's setting great examples of… Read more -
Mild Pain Relievers may be all you need for Discomfort after Dental Work
posted: Aug. 13, 2019.
For most dental procedures you’re usually back to your regular routine in no more than a day or two (or even hours) afterward. For the most part, the mouth heals Read more -
You Need a Dentist to Remove Tartar From Your Teeth
posted: Aug. 03, 2019.
One of the key parts to an effective oral disease prevention plan is practicing daily oral hygiene to remove dental plaque. Both brushing and flossing are necessary for cleaning your Read more -
What You Should do About This Bizarre Drug Side Effect
posted: Jul. 24, 2019.
Drugs play an indispensable role in treating disease. For example, life without antibiotics would be much more precarious—common infections we think nothing of now would suddenly become life-threatening.But even the Read more -
NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
posted: Jun. 13, 2019.
Basketball isn't a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While scrambling Read more -
4 Ways Dairy Can Boost Oral Health
posted: Jun. 03, 2019.
Dairy foods have played a role in human diets for thousands of years. More than one kid—whether millennia ago on the Mesopotamian plains or today in an American suburb—has been Read more -
Sedation Therapy can reduce Anxiety in Children during Dental Visits
posted: May 24, 2019.
Making sure children are comfortable when visiting the dentist is an essential part of creating a lifetime habit of dental care. We recommend children start dental visits around their first Read more -
Bitewing X-Rays Provide Early Detection of Tooth Decay in Back Teeth
posted: May 14, 2019.
One of the most widely used forms of dental imaging is the bitewing x-ray. So called because of the shape of the device that holds the exposable film a patient Read more -
Viggo Mortensen's Red-Carpet Smile
posted: May 04, 2019.
The Golden Globes ceremony is a night when Hollywood stars shine their brightest. At the recent red-carpet event, leading man Viggo Mortensen had plenty to smile about: Green Book, the Read more -
Mouthguards Reduce Risk of Concussion as well as Dental Injuries
posted: Apr. 24, 2019.
Since boxers first began using them a century ago, athletic mouthguards are now standard safety equipment for most contact sports. Without them, dental injuries would skyrocket.But a recent study in Read more -
Four Tips for Preventing Premature Loss of Baby Teeth From Tooth Decay
posted: Apr. 14, 2019.
Most often, all of your child’s primary teeth will eventually be replaced by permanent teeth, but you shouldn’t consider them less important — there are serious consequences for losing a Read more -
Why the Ointment You're Using Could be Making Your Facial Rash Worse
posted: Apr. 04, 2019.
The red, scaly rash suddenly appearing on your face doesn’t cause you much physical discomfort, but it’s still embarrassing. And to make matters worse treating it as you would other Read more