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Dentures Still an Effective Restoration for Total Tooth Loss
posted: Aug 13, 2019.
After a long struggle with dental disease, you have finally lost the last of your remaining teeth. Like over a quarter of Americans in their 60s and 70s, this unfortunate Read more -
Preventing Decay in Primary Teeth Promises Better Health Now and Later
posted: Aug 03, 2019.
True or false: there’s no cause for concern about tooth decay until your child’s permanent teeth erupt. False—decayed primary teeth can lead to potentially serious consequences later in life. Although “baby” teeth Read more -
Anchorage Tools Help Orthodontists Correct Complex Bite Problems
posted: Jul 24, 2019.
While braces are often the stars for straightening smiles, they're not the only cast members in an orthodontic production. Orthodontists occasionally turn to other appliances if the bite problem is Read more -
Early Orthodontic Techniques Could Stop Growing Bite Problems
posted: Jun 13, 2019.
The longer many health problems go on, the worse they become. Treating them as early as possible could stop or slow their development.That holds true for poor bites: while we Read more -
Getting a New 'Tooth in a Day' Will Depend on Your Bone Health
posted: Jun 03, 2019.
If you know anyone with a dental implant, you may know it can be a long process in getting one. Several weeks or months can pass between removing the old Read more -
A Smile Makeover is a Transforming Experience
posted: May 24, 2019.
The term “makeover” is a powerful word in today’s society. It’s used for a variety of things — hair, body, lawn — that need more than a different style, a Read more -
Adult Tooth Root Resorption is a Serious Issue that Requires Prompt Action
posted: May 14, 2019.
Tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease pose the most common dangers to dental health. But there are some rare conditions that can also place teeth at risk to be on Read more -
Root Canal Therapy Might Just Save Your Tooth!
posted: May 04, 2019.
May is National Save Your Tooth Month, and tooth decay is a leading cause of lost teeth. It all begins with oral bacteria growing rapidly in built-up deposits of dental Read more -
Drawing Impacted Teeth into the Open can Restore a Smile
posted: Apr 24, 2019.
You don’t have to be a dental professional to appreciate a beautiful smile. Likewise, you’ll also know when something’s not quite right with one.Such can be the case when a Read more -
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