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Take These Immediate Actions to Save a Knocked-Out Tooth
posted: Jul. 04, 2021.
Accidents do happen, especially if you or a family member has an active lifestyle. One such risk, especially for someone playing a contact sport, is having a tooth knocked Read more -
Happy Fourth of July!
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.
Happy Independence Day from the doctor and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we
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Are Your Teeth Sensitive to Whitening like Drew Barrymore's? Here's What You Can Do
posted: Jun. 24, 2021.
Best known for her roles in E.T. and Ever After, and more recently as a suburban mom/zombie on Netflix's Santa Clarita Diet, Drew Barrymore is now bringing her trademark Read more -
Five Easy Ways to Prevent Gum Disease
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
Gum disease can be painful and lead to missing teeth if you don’t treat it properly. However, there are plenty of things you can do to lower your risk of
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Oral Health Concerns for Teens
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.
You have a lot more freedom as a teenager than you did as a young child. You also have a lot more responsibilities, and one of your jobs is to
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Managing Oral Health Is an Important Priority for HIV-AID Patients
posted: Jun. 14, 2021.
Forty years have passed since the first reported case of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), and it and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes it are still with Read more -
Gum Swelling Can Happen With Braces - Here's How to Avoid It
posted: Jun. 04, 2021.
A few months into wearing braces you may notice your gums are swollen. It's likely you've developed periodontal (gum) disease. Gum disease is a bacterial infection that usually begins with Read more -
A Bonded Retainer - Another Option for Keeping Your New, Straight Smile
posted: May 25, 2021.
For some, the excitement over their braces coming off gets dampened a bit with the prospect of now having to wear a retainer. But it has to be—newly realigned Read more -
What's That on Your Teeth, Nick Jonas? How to Avoid a Similar Smile Oops
posted: May 15, 2021.
Think no one is looking at your smile when you’re out in public? Nick Jonas’ recent experience might convince you otherwise. While the Jonas Brothers were performing during the Read more -
Don't Be Wary of a Root Canal - Here's How It Could Save Your Tooth
posted: May 05, 2021.
Here's the bad news: One of your teeth has tooth decay. But here's even worse news: The decay has entered the pulp and root canals in the heart of Read more -
4 Ways Alcohol Could Affect Your Oral Health
posted: Apr. 25, 2021.
Fermented and distilled beverages have been a part of human culture for millennia. They help us celebrate the joys of life and the companionship of family and friends. But Read more -
Plan Your 'Smile Makeover' to Get the Most Satisfying Results
posted: Apr. 15, 2021.
If you think your smile is beyond hope, you might be in for a happy surprise: Today's dental cosmetics can improve even the most forlorn dental situation. It could Read more -
Supermodel Ashley Graham's Unpleasant Dental Encounter With a Frozen Cookie
posted: Apr. 05, 2021.
Ashley Graham has a beautiful and valuable smile—an important asset to her bustling career as a plus-size model and television host. But she recently revealed on Instagram a “confrontation” Read more -
Why Early Dental Visits Could Brighten Your Child's Dental Health Future
posted: Mar. 26, 2021.
By the time your child reaches their first birthday, they may have only a handful of primary teeth. So, should you schedule their first dental visit or wait until Read more -
Acid Reflux Could Be Damaging Your Teeth
posted: Mar. 16, 2021.
Your tooth enamel is often under assault from oral acid produced by bacteria and certain foods. Unless neutralized, acid can erode your enamel, and lead to destructive tooth decay. But Read more -
We May Be Able To Treat Some Bite Problems Early
posted: Mar. 06, 2021.
In any given year, 4 million tweens and teens are in the process of having their teeth straightened with braces or clear aligners. It's so common we tend to Read more