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Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
posted: Nov. 20, 2016.
Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated Read more -
4 Reasons you may want Your Dentist to Whiten Your Teeth
posted: Nov. 05, 2016.
With the advent of home whitening kits, you no longer have to go to the dentist to have your teeth whitened. DIY kits are relatively safe and effective, if Read more -
Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
posted: Oct. 21, 2016.
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. Read more -
4 Big Benefits for Beginning Early Dental Visits for Your Child
posted: Oct. 06, 2016.
Your child's dental health is just as important as any other aspect of their physical development. That's why we recommend beginning regular dental visits around their first birthday. Besides getting Read more -
Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
posted: Sep. 21, 2016.
When you’re among the top players in your field, you need every advantage to help you stay competitive: Not just the best equipment, but anything else that relieves pain Read more -
Gum Recession Could Shorten the Life of Your Teeth
posted: Sep. 06, 2016.
Your teeth are meant to last a lifetime. Even with wear and tear from years of eating and biting they can continue to function properly and look attractive well Read more -
Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
posted: Aug. 22, 2016.
Cavities can happen even before a baby has his first piece of candy. This was the difficult lesson actor David Ramsey of the TV shows Arrow and Dexter learned Read more -
Don't Forget Hidden Fluoride Sources Your Family Could be Ingesting
posted: Aug. 14, 2016.
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 Read more -
Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
posted: Jul. 30, 2016.
Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed Read more -
Keeping Gum Disease at Bay Could Help Your Overall Health
posted: Jul. 15, 2016.
It’s bad enough the diseases caused by poor dental hygiene or lack of dental checkups could be leaving your teeth and gums more at risk. But current scientific research Read more -
Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
posted: Jun. 30, 2016.
For major-league slugger Giancarlo Stanton, 2014 was a record-breaking year. After the baseball season ended, he signed a 13-year, $325 million contract with the Miami Marlins — the biggest Read more -
Getting the Full Picture of Your Decay Risk Leads to Better Prevention Strategies
posted: Jun. 15, 2016.
Preventing tooth decay is mostly about the basics: daily brushing and flossing followed by regular dental cleanings and checkups. But there’s also a bigger picture: your own personal risk Read more -
Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
posted: May 31, 2016.
When Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O’Dell set out to teach her young daughter Ashby how to brush her teeth, she knew the surest path to success would be to Read more -
Local Anesthesia Provides a More Pleasant and Thorough Dental Experience
posted: May 16, 2016.
Controlling discomfort during dental work is one of our top priorities. Advances in anesthesia over the last century have made that objective easier to attain, especially for routine procedures. The Read more -
No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
posted: May 08, 2016.
Sure, it’s big news when celebs tweet selfies from the dental office… if you’re still living in the 20th century. But in Hollywood today, it’s harder to say who Read more -
Three Reasons why Your Six Year Old Should Undergo an Orthodontic Check
posted: Apr. 23, 2016.
It would seem the best time to turn your attention to orthodontic problems with your child is when their permanent teeth have come in around early puberty. In fact, Read more