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What To Do and Not Do for These 3 Common Childhood Dental Problems
posted: Jan. 09, 2021.
Knowing what to do—and what not to do—when your child is sick can greatly affect their health and well-being. That's especially true with dental problems. Here then are some Dos Read more -
Two Major Causes for Implant Failure and How You Can Prevent Them
posted: Dec. 30, 2020.
Dental implants are a reliable way to replace teeth. More than 95% of implants survive ten years after their installation, and many of these could conceivably continue for decades. But Read more -
Porcelain Veneers Transform Real Housewives Star's Smile Spoiled by Teeth Grinding
posted: Dec. 20, 2020.
Dorit Kemsley isn't shy. Best known to fans as an outspoken and sometimes outrageous cast member of the reality show Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kemsley is never reticent Read more -
Could a Dental Bridge Be a Better Choice Than Implants?
posted: Dec. 10, 2020.
What a difference forty years can make: Dental bridges once occupied the top spot for choices to replace missing teeth until the arrival of dental implants in the 1980s. Read more -
Keep Your New Straightened Smile Straight With an Orthodontic Retainer
posted: Nov. 30, 2020.
You can't correct a poor bite with braces or clear aligners overnight: Even the most cut-and-dried case can still require a few years to move teeth where they should Read more -
That Energy Drink You Take for a Boost Might Be Hurting Your Dental Health
posted: Nov. 20, 2020.
Although energy drinks are but a blip on the historical timeline compared to coffee or tea, they've displaced these traditional stimulants among nearly half of today's adolescents and young Read more -
Van Halen's Passing Reminds Us of the Dangers of Oral Cancer and How to Help Prevent It
posted: Nov. 10, 2020.
Fans everywhere were recently saddened by the news of musical legend Eddie Van Halen's death. Co-founder and lead guitarist for the iconic rock group Van Halen, the 65-year-old superstar Read more -
Transform 'Smile Zone' Teeth With Composite Resins
posted: Oct. 31, 2020.
As far as your appearance goes, the most important teeth you have are those in the “smile zone.” These are the teeth most visible when you smile—and the ones Read more -
Avoid This Numbing Agent to Ease Your Baby's Teething Pain
posted: Oct. 21, 2020.
Parents have been dealing with their children's teething pain for as long as parents and children have been around. Along the way, the human race has developed different ways Read more -
If You Thought the Last Century Was Amazing for Dental Care, Just Wait
posted: Oct. 11, 2020.
What a difference a hundred years can make—especially the last one hundred. In the early 20th Century, trains were the prime mode of cross-country transportation, electrical power was not Read more -
Even Celebrities Have Accidents: See What They Do to Restore Their Chipped Teeth
posted: Oct. 01, 2020.
Chipped a tooth? Don't beat yourself up—this type of dental injury is quite common. In fact, you probably have a favorite celebrity who has chipped one or more of Read more -
Far From a Safer Alternative to Smoking, Vaping Could Ruin Your Oral Health
posted: Sep. 21, 2020.
E-cigarettes have taken the world by storm, especially among younger adults. The reason: the widespread perception that “vaping” is healthier than smoking tobacco. But a deeper look at this wildly Read more -
Improve Your Smile With These Dental Enhancements
posted: Sep. 11, 2020.
In case you missed it, September is Self-Improvement Month. Don't fret if you weren't aware—we're not sure how the ninth month acquired this celebration of positive human development either. Read more -
Treating Gum Disease is Good for Your Whole Body, Not Just Your Mouth
posted: Sep. 01, 2020.
Periodontal (gum) disease can do unpleasant things to your mouth, including losing teeth. Its effects, though, may not be isolated to the oral cavity: Gum disease could make other Read more -
What You Can Do About Bad Breath (Unless You're a Famous Actress Pranking Your Co-Star)
posted: Aug. 22, 2020.
Hollywood superstar Jennifer Lawrence is a highly paid actress, Oscar winner, successful producer and…merry prankster. She's the latter, at least with co-star Liam Hemsworth: It seems Lawrence deliberately ate Read more -
3 Benefits of Dental Implants to Replace Missing Teeth
posted: Aug. 12, 2020.
Here's the bad news on the overall state of dental health in the United States: Over 120 million people have one or more missing teeth—roughly one American in three. Read more