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Retain Your New Smile After Braces with a Retainer
posted: Jun. 14, 2022.
It’s been a long road with your braces, but now they’re finally off. Hopefully the first glimpse of your new smile more than made up for the time and effort Read more -
Give Your Child Added Protection Against Cavities With Topical Fluoride
posted: Jun. 04, 2022.
Keeping your child’s teeth and gums healthy may sometimes seem like “one step forward, two steps back.” You do all the right things like daily brushing and flossing, and keeping Read more -
2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
posted: May 25, 2022.
Is a chipped tooth big news? It is if you’re Justin Bieber. When the pop singer recently posted a picture from the dental office to his instagram account, it got Read more -
Can an App Help You Brush Your Teeth?
posted: May 15, 2022.
If you’re the kind of person who can’t do without a smart phone, you’ve probably heard the expression “There’s an app for that!” These nifty little programs let you get Read more -
3 Ways To Get Ahead of Your Child's Developing Bite Problem
posted: May 05, 2022.
Each year some 4 million teens and pre-teens have their teeth straightened with braces or clear aligners. But there's another facet of bite correction that can take place much earlier Read more -
Beyond Their Marketing Claims, Most Toothpastes are Surprisingly Similar
posted: Apr. 25, 2022.
In your search for the right toothpaste, you’re inundated with dozens of choices, each promising whiter teeth, fresher breath or fewer cavities. Cutting through the various marketing claims, though, you’ll Read more -
Want To Buy a Dental Crown? The King of Rock and Roll's Is Up for Sale
posted: Apr. 15, 2022.
Although Elvis Presley left us more than four decades ago, he still looms large over popular culture. It's not uncommon, then, for personal items like his guitars, his revolver collection Read more -
Protect Your All-Star's Face and Mouth With This Essential Safety Equipment
posted: Apr. 05, 2022.
Ah, it's spring! As temperatures rise, parents and their "cubs" venture out of their winter dens to enjoy the renewed warmth of the outdoors. April especially marks the height of Read more -
FAQ: Dental Care During Pregnancy
posted: Mar. 26, 2022.
Pregnancy is a very special and exciting time for expectant women and their families. At this time, many moms-to-be make careful choices to try and do what’s best for themselves Read more -
Oral Hygiene Might Be on the Decline With the Newest Adult Generation
posted: Mar. 16, 2022.
The Millennials, those born around the turn of the Millennium in 2000, are entering adulthood. Like any generation, they have their collective promise—and problems. An example of the latter seems Read more -
Who Has the Best Celebrity Smile of All? These Objective Tests Attempt to Find Out
posted: Mar. 06, 2022.
Which celebrity has the most attractive smile? You might think the answer is purely subjective. What strikes you as the fairest may fall flat with someone else.A dental group attempted Read more -
Although Challenging, Cleaning Around Implants Boosts Their Longevity
posted: Feb. 24, 2022.
Daily oral hygiene and regular dental cleanings help keep your natural teeth and gums healthy and disease-free. But they're also a priority with dental implants. Here's why.Unlike other restorations, an Read more -
Sleep Apnea and Behavioral Problems in Children: How Your Dentist Can Help
posted: Feb. 14, 2022.
We all know how much better we feel after a good night’s sleep: refreshed, energized and ready to handle — even excel at — our day-to-day responsibilities. Yet millions of Read more -
Dentists Sometimes Use Additional Weapons in the Fight Against Gum Disease
posted: Feb. 04, 2022.
The term periodontal disease refers to bacterial infections that target the gums. These infections typically start as inflammatory responses to dental plaque, a bacterial biofilm collecting on tooth surfaces, especially Read more -
Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.
When you’re among the top players in your field, you need every advantage to help you stay competitive: Not just the best equipment, but anything else that relieves pain and Read more -
Know the Facts Before Considering Botox for Jaw Joint Pain
posted: Jan. 15, 2022.
If you have chronic jaw joint pain you may have heard of using Botox to relieve discomfort from temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Before you seek out this remedy, though, be sure Read more