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Affordable Veneers Can Give You a New Smile
posted: May 05, 2019.
Your teeth are sound and healthy—but appearance-wise, they're nothing to write home about. It's nothing major: a chip, some heavy staining or perhaps a slight gap between the front Read more -
To Detect Oral Cancer Early, See Your Dentist
posted: Apr. 25, 2019.
This month marks the 20th annual observance of Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Last year, over 50,000 people in the US were diagnosed with oral cancer, and over 10,000 people Read more -
NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
posted: Apr. 15, 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 Read more -
Your Age Doesn't Have to Keep You from a Straighter Smile
posted: Apr. 05, 2019.
Bite problems are quite common—as many as 75% of adults may have some form of orthodontic issue. Unfortunately, there's also something else just as common: that many people believe Read more -
Beat Dental Plaque While Wearing Braces with These Tools and Tips
posted: Mar. 26, 2019.
Wearing braces will probably never make your list of Most Pleasurable Life Experiences: you'll have to avoid certain foods and habits, endure some occasional discomfort, and perhaps feel some Read more -
If a Root Canal Can't be Done, this Procedure Might Save Your Tooth
posted: Mar. 16, 2019.
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 Read more -
NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
posted: Mar. 06, 2019.
Sometimes it seems that appearances count for everything—especially in Hollywood. But just recently, Lonnie Chaviz, the 10-year-old actor who plays young Randall on the hit TV show This Is Read more -
Dental Sealants can help Prevent Tooth Decay in Children
posted: Feb. 24, 2019.
While children are less likely than adults to experience periodontal (gum) disease, the same can't be said for tooth decay. One aggressive form of decay called early childhood caries Read more -
Your Toothache is Telling you Something's Wrong in Your Mouth
posted: Feb. 14, 2019.
A toothache might mean you have tooth decay—or maybe not. It could also be a sign of other problems that will take a dental exam to uncover. But we Read more -
Not Jazzed About Wearing Braces? Consider Clear Aligners Instead
posted: Feb. 04, 2019.
Wearing orthodontic braces brings challenges to daily life. During treatment a patient will need to avoid certain foods and habits, take more time to brush and floss properly, and Read more -
Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
posted: Jan. 25, 2019.
Ever since childhood, when her career as a model and actress took off, Brooke Shields has enjoyed worldwide recognition — through advertisements for designer jeans, appearances on The Muppet Read more -
4 Ways to Check on Your Brushing and Flossing Effectiveness
posted: Jan. 15, 2019.
For most of us, brushing and flossing is a routine part of daily life. But has it become such a routine that you may not be getting the most Read more -
Protecting Primary Teeth from Decay Helps Ensure Future Dental Health
posted: Jan. 05, 2019.
A baby’s teeth begin coming in just a few months after birth—first one or two in the front, and then gradually the rest of them over the next couple Read more -
What You Need to Know to Buy the Right Toothbrush
posted: Dec. 26, 2018.
If there’s one essential tool for protecting your dental health, it’s the humble toothbrush. The basic manual brush with a long, slender handle and short-bristled head is still effective Read more -
2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
posted: Dec. 16, 2018.
Is a chipped tooth big news? It is if you’re Justin Bieber. When the pop singer recently posted a picture from the dental office to his instagram account, it Read more -
Lasers Could be the Future for Gum Disease Treatment
posted: Dec. 06, 2018.
We’ve developed a number of effective treatments for periodontal (gum) disease. Depending on how far and deep a patient’s infection has advanced, treatment can be quite invasive and even Read more