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A Royal Fix
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.
So you’re tearing up the dance floor at a friend’s wedding, when all of a sudden one of your pals lands an accidental blow to your face — chipping out Read more -
Waiting to Afford Implants? Consider a Flexible RPD in the Meantime
posted: Jun. 19, 2021.
If you’ve lost some teeth you may eventually want to replace them with dental implants. Implants by far are the restoration of choice due to their life-likeness and durability. But Read more -
Smokers Are More Susceptible to Harmful Gum Disease. Here's Why
posted: Jun. 09, 2021.
Along with tooth decay, periodontal (gum) disease is a primary enemy of oral health. If not caught and treated, a gum infection could spread and eventually cause tooth loss.But although Read more -
What's So Special About Dental Implants?
posted: May 30, 2021.
Probably a day doesn’t go by that you don’t encounter advertising for dental implants. And for good reason: implants have taken the world of dentistry by storm.Since their inception over Read more -
Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
posted: May 20, 2021.
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 make Read more -
Keep a Close Eye on Your Dental Health While Undergoing Cancer Treatment
posted: May 10, 2021.
As a cancer patient, you know how important radiation and chemotherapy are to overcoming the disease. But these treatments often come at a price to other aspects of your health, Read more -
New Recommendations Make Water Fluoridation Safer Than Ever
posted: Apr. 30, 2021.
For over half a century now, community water systems have been adding fluoride to drinking water to help reduce the risk of tooth decay. Numerous long-term studies have demonstrated the Read more -
Good Oral Hygiene Just as Important for Implants as for Natural Teeth
posted: Apr. 20, 2021.
Dental implants are known for their durability as well as life-like beauty. Thanks to their unique construction and ability to integrate with bone, they have a very high success rate Read more -
How MLB Star Aaron Judge Changed His Smile and How You Can Too
posted: Apr. 10, 2021.
Between the final game of the World Series in late October and spring training in February, major league baseball players work on their skills preparing for the new season. Reporters Read more -
Teeth Grinding Could be Causing Your Teeth to be Loose
posted: Mar. 31, 2021.
There are a lot of reasons (including a blow to the mouth) why one of your permanent teeth might become loose. The most common: advanced periodontal (gum) disease that has Read more -
Manage Your Osteoporosis Medication to Avoid Jawbone Problems
posted: Mar. 21, 2021.
Around 20 million people—mostly women after menopause—take medication to slow the progress of osteoporosis, a debilitating disease that weakens bones. But although effective, some osteoporosis drugs could pose dental issues Read more -
Take Steps to Reduce Mouth Acid and Avoid Dental Erosion
posted: Mar. 11, 2021.
Your teeth’s hard, enamel coating protects them from environmental dangers or disease. But although it’s made of the hardest substance in the human body, enamel isn’t invincible — prolonged exposure Read more -
Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
posted: Mar. 01, 2021.
If we could go back in time, we all probably have a few things we wish we could change. Recently, Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of the Read more -
Staining Within a Tooth Requires a Clinical Whitening Approach
posted: Feb. 19, 2021.
Home whitening kits are a popular way to turn a dull smile into a dazzling one. But these self-applied products only work for teeth with outer enamel stains — if Read more -
Why Early Dental Visits Could Brighten Your Child's Dental Health Future
posted: Feb. 09, 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 they're Read more -
FAQ: Interceptive Orthodontics for Children
posted: Jan. 30, 2021.
Have you heard about interceptive orthodontics? This type of early intervention could benefit perhaps 10–20% of children who need orthodontic treatment, making a positive impact on tooth and jaw development, Read more