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Floss First or Brush First? You Be the Judge
posted: Jul 08, 2020.
Brushing and flossing are two of the best things you can do to fight dental disease and maintain healthy teeth and gums.Or is it flossing and brushing? What we mean Read more -
Primary Teeth are Critical to Future Dental Health and Worth Preserving
posted: Jun 28, 2020.
Ask any kid and they'll tell you just how valuable "baby" teeth really are—out of the mouth, of course, and under their pillow awaiting a transaction with the Tooth Fairy. Read more -
Erosion and Other Problems may be Signs of Bulimia
posted: Jun 18, 2020.
The mouth isn’t an island unto itself — problems there may be indicative of deeper physical or emotional issues. The condition of a family member’s teeth and gums, for example, Read more -
What You Should Know About Antibiotic Therapy Before Implant Surgery
posted: Jun 08, 2020.
Placing a dental implant within the jawbone requires a surgical procedure. For most people it’s a relatively minor affair, but for some with certain health conditions it might be otherwise. Read more -
How to Handle 3 Common Injuries to Your Child's Mouth
posted: May 29, 2020.
Once they learn to walk, there's no stopping most children. Sometimes it can be a little jarring, as when you discover your toddler on top of the kitchen counter reaching Read more -
3 Reasons a Root Canal Treatment Might Fail and What You Can Do About It
posted: May 19, 2020.
It's not an exaggeration to say the modern root canal treatment has saved millions of teeth over the last century. Without this procedure, there's not a lot we can do Read more -
Follow These Common Sense Steps When Your Child has a Toothache
posted: May 09, 2020.
A child's toothache is no fun for either the child or the parent. But if you're faced with this situation, don't panic — unless they have a fever or you Read more -
Anchorage Devices Provide More Accuracy, Less Treatment Time for Braces
posted: Apr 29, 2020.
Braces are a common part of many teenagers’ life experience — but not every bite problem is alike. Sometimes, there’s a need for accurately moving only a few teeth while Read more -
Artificial Sweeteners Could Help You Reduce the Risk of Dental Disease
posted: Apr 19, 2020.
We’re all familiar with “naughty” and “nice” lists for food: “nice” items are beneficial or at least harmless; on the other hand, those on the “naughty” list are not and Read more -
Baby Your Teeth and Gums During Pregnancy
posted: Apr 09, 2020.
For a healthy pregnancy, it helps to have healthy teeth and gums. In fact, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) encourages its members to advise expectant moms to Read more -
Topical Fluoride Offers a Protective Boost to Children at High Risk for Decay
posted: Mar 30, 2020.
You're doing all the right things helping your child avoid tooth decay: daily brushing and flossing, regular dental visits and a low-sugar diet. But although occurrences are low, they're still Read more -
Treating "Burning Mouth" Depends on What's Triggering it
posted: Mar 20, 2020.
There's a burning sensation in your mouth even though you haven't had anything hot to eat or drink. It's an experience you've had for years, often accompanied by mouth dryness, Read more -
A Stainless Steel Crown Could Extend the Life of a Primary Molar
posted: Mar 10, 2020.
One of the key elements in a child’s development is their first set of teeth. Although primary (“baby”) teeth last only a few years, they’re critically important for enabling a Read more -
Why Your Teeth Hurt Will Determine How We Treat Them
posted: Feb 29, 2020.
Your teeth and gums have a highly sensitive network of nerves. But while it can signal even the most subtle discomfort we may not be able to identify the cause Read more -
Mouthguards Reduce Risk of Concussion as well as Dental Injuries
posted: Feb 19, 2020.
Since boxers first began using them a century ago, athletic mouthguards are now standard safety equipment for most contact sports. Without them, dental injuries would skyrocket.But a recent study in Read more -
Why the Treatment Model for Your Jaw Joint Disorder Matters
posted: Feb 09, 2020.
Your temporomandibular joints (TMJ), located where your lower jaw meets the skull, play an essential role in nearly every mouth function. It’s nearly impossible to eat or speak without them.Likewise, Read more