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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 -
Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
posted: Apr. 08, 2016.
Everyone has to face the music at some time — even John Lydon, former lead singer of The Sex Pistols, arguably England’s best known punk rock band. The 59-year Read more -
Address Your Teeth Grinding Habit Early to Avoid Potential Tooth Loss
posted: Mar. 24, 2016.
Teeth grinding and other biting habits are more than a nuisance — they can generate twenty to thirty times the forces of normal biting. Over the long term, this Read more -
Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
posted: Mar. 09, 2016.
For anyone else, having a tooth accidentally knocked out while practicing a dance routine would be a very big deal. But not for Dancing With The Stars contestant Noah Read more -
Advancing Gum Disease Requires Thorough Treatment to Control it
posted: Feb. 23, 2016.
If you ever get out of the habit of daily brushing and flossing, you’re setting yourself up for dental disease. Neglecting oral hygiene allows bacterial plaque to build up Read more -
Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
posted: Feb. 08, 2016.
As is the case with most celebs today, Beyonce is no stranger to sharing on social media… but she really got our attention with a video she recently posted Read more -
More Pros Are Using Mouthguards...So Should You!
posted: Jan. 24, 2016.
When he isn’t among the ten players vying for position on the basketball court, Cole Aldrich of the New York Knicks sometimes lets his dangle behind one ear. Mason Read more