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Replace Your Teeth in Stages With the Help of Dental Implants
posted: Aug. 10, 2020.
Complete tooth loss is a common condition among older adults, gradually occurring one or two teeth at a time. There often comes a point of realization, though, that all Read more -
We Need to Act Quickly to Save Your Loose Tooth
posted: Jul. 31, 2020.
If you're an adult, your teeth shouldn't wiggle—not even a little bit. If you have a loose tooth, you need to see your dentist as soon as possible to Read more -
Implants Make Dentures More Secure, Comfortable and Bone-Friendly
posted: Jul. 21, 2020.
Even in the 21st Century, losing most or all of your teeth is still an unfortunate possibility. Many in this circumstance turn to dentures, as their great-grandparents did, to Read more -
Hugh Jackman Is All Smiles for His New Broadway-Inspired Show
posted: Jul. 11, 2020.
To anyone immersed in the “X-Men Universe” Hugh Jackman will always be Wolverine, a role he played in seven movies. But there’s more to this Australian actor than mutant Read more -
Think Twice Before Considering Botox for Chronic Jaw Pain Relief
posted: Jul. 01, 2020.
Chronic jaw pain can be an unnerving experience that drains the joy out of life. And because of the difficulty in controlling it patients desperate for relief may tread Read more -
Why Is Your Smile Gummy? Here Are 4 Possibilities
posted: Jun. 21, 2020.
What makes a beautiful smile? Beautiful teeth, for sure. But there's also another component that can make or break your smile, regardless of your teeth's condition: your gums. Although Read more -
How to Avoid 'White Spot' Decay While Wearing Braces
posted: Jun. 11, 2020.
Straightening your teeth with braces or other orthodontic gear is a positive step toward a healthier and more attractive smile. You'll likely be pleased with your smile when they're Read more -
How AFV's Alfonso Ribeiro Saved His Tooth
posted: Jun. 01, 2020.
Remembered fondly by fans as the wacky but loveable Carlton on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Alfonso Ribeiro is currently in his fifth year hosting America's Funniest Videos. It's Read more -
Sedation Therapy Can Help Anxious Patients Get the Dental Care They Need
posted: May 22, 2020.
Dental visit anxiety is a serious problem: Half of all Americans admit to some level of dental fear, while 15% avoid dental care altogether due to acute anxiety. The Read more -
Too Much Sugar Can Wreck More Than Your Teeth
posted: May 12, 2020.
You've heard it. Your parents heard it—maybe even your grandparents too. Dentists have been alerting people for more than half a century that high sugar consumption contributes to tooth Read more -
4 Ways to Avoid Dental Disease While Wearing Braces
posted: May 02, 2020.
Keeping your teeth and gums healthy isn't always easy—and it's even more of a challenge if you're wearing orthodontic appliances like braces. That's why a fair percentage of patients Read more -
Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
posted: Apr. 22, 2020.
The movie Bohemian Rhapsody celebrates the iconic rock band Queen and its legendary lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury. But when we see pictures of the flamboyant singer, many fans both Read more -
Are Lasers the Future for Treating Advanced Tooth Decay?
posted: Apr. 12, 2020.
Advanced tooth decay is a serious dental problem that can threaten an affected tooth's survival. But for decades now dentists have reliably used root canal treatment to better a Read more -
Facial Nerve Pain Can be Controlled
posted: Apr. 02, 2020.
Every year 150,000 people, mostly women over age 50, find out they have a painful condition called trigeminal neuralgia. For many it begins as an occasional twinge along the Read more -
Conscious Sedation Eases Treatment Anxiety for Young Dental Patients
posted: Mar. 23, 2020.
While pediatric dentistry has made great strides in making young patients’ dental visit experiences more relaxing, some children and teenagers still have difficulty with anxiety. Their anxiety in turn Read more -
What Tara Lipinski Does to Protect One of Her Most Valuable Assets - Her Smile
posted: Mar. 13, 2020.
Tara Lipinski loves to smile. And for good reason: The Olympic-gold medalist has enjoyed a spectacular career in ladies' figure skating. Besides also winning gold in the U.S. Nationals Read more