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4 Things to Avoid if You Want to Support Your Child's Dental Development
posted: Apr 14, 2019.
Your child's oral development generates considerable changes during their "growing up" years. There are a number of things you can do to help support their development—but also things you shouldn't.Here Read more -
Don't Let Sports or Energy Drinks Rob you of Your Teeth's Enamel
posted: Apr 04, 2019.
In the sports world, athletes are always looking for an edge. And it’s not just college or professional sports—even Little Leaguers are focused on enhancing their performance.That’s why sports and Read more -
Even Though not in the "Smile Zone" You Should Replace that Back Tooth
posted: Mar 25, 2019.
People often put a premium on appearance when deciding whether or not to replace a missing tooth. There's more motivation to replace one in the “smile zone,” where the teeth Read more -
Three Things You May Not Know About Root Canal Treatments
posted: Mar 14, 2019.
The term “root canal” is a part of our social lexicon, and not always with a positive meaning. But contrary to its negative reputation, a root canal treatment can make Read more -
There's New Hope for a Better Understanding of Chronic Jaw Pain
posted: Mar 04, 2019.
Chronic jaw pain and limited jaw mobility are two common symptoms of a group of conditions known as temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJD or TMD). Several effective treatments have developed over Read more -
Stop Annoying Canker Sores with These Effective Treatments
posted: Feb 22, 2019.
Sometimes it's the little things that can be most annoying. Those occasional small sores that pop up on the inside of your mouth are a case in point. Although in Read more -
Dental Implants and Smoking - Cause for Concern?
posted: Feb 12, 2019.
You probably already know that using tobacco causes significant health risks: It increases your odds of getting various cancers and coronary diseases, to name just a few. Unfortunately, not everyone Read more -
Your Toothache is Telling you Something's Wrong in Your Mouth
posted: Feb 02, 2019.
A toothache might mean you have tooth decay—or maybe not. It could also be a sign of other problems that will take a dental exam to uncover. But we can Read more -
5 Warning Signs You May Have Gum Disease
posted: Jan 23, 2019.
Periodontal (gum) disease, a bacterial infection caused by plaque, is one of the most prevalent and destructive dental conditions. Left untreated it can eventually lead to tooth and bone loss.Although Read more -
How Effective is Your Oral Hygiene? Find Out with a Plaque Disclosing Agent
posted: Jan 13, 2019.
Brushing and flossing every day are important for preventing dental disease. The object is to remove as much bacterial plaque, the thin biofilm most responsible for disease, from your teeth Read more -
Crowns Could be the 'Smile' Solution for Some Unattractive Teeth
posted: Jan 03, 2019.
While dental implants have become the most popular restoration among both dentists and patients, it’s primarily a tooth replacement — either for a missing tooth or a tooth beyond repair Read more -
Mouthguards Found to be Effective in Preventing Teeth and Mouth Injuries
posted: Dec 24, 2018.
Athletes in contact sports are at significant risk for traumatic injury to their teeth and mouth. It’s estimated 600,000 emergency room visits each year involve a sports-related dental injury.Athletic mouthguards Read more -
There are Good Reasons to Check Your Blood Pressure During Dental Visits
posted: Dec 14, 2018.
There are a lot of opportunities to have your blood pressure checked: your doctor's office, of course; your local pharmacy; health fairs; and the dentist's office. The last one might Read more -
The Many Advantages of Dental Implants
posted: Dec 04, 2018.
Dental implants have become the standard for long-term tooth replacement. From mechanics to movie stars, people from all walks of life have discovered the advantages of replacing a missing tooth Read more -
Diabetes and Oral Health: True or False?
posted: Nov 24, 2018.
November is National Diabetes Month—a time to focus on a disease that affects more than 400 million people around the world. What does diabetes have to do with oral health? Read more -
Don't Let an Eating Disorder Wreck Oral Health
posted: Nov 14, 2018.
Eating disorders cause more than psychological harm. The binge-purge cycle of bulimia or the self-starvation patterns of anorexia can also injure the physical body, especially the mouth.For example, nine in Read more