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Stop Plaque Buildup Around Your Implant-Supported Bridge With Flossing
posted: Jul. 29, 2020.
Losing your teeth can be a traumatic experience with serious consequences for your overall health. Fortunately, you have great options for replacing lost teeth that can restore both appearance and Read more -
3 Reasons for Blood Pressure Checks During Dental Visits
posted: Jul. 19, 2020.
You may have been surprised by a new addition to your regular dental appointment routine—we took your blood pressure at the start. While you might expect this at a medical Read more -
Your Gums and Bone Need to Be Healthy Before Getting Implants
posted: Jul. 09, 2020.
If you've been dealing with a tooth that needs to be removed—or it's already missing—you may be looking to replace it with a dental implant. And it's a great choice: Read more -
What Tara Lipinski Does to Protect One of Her Most Valuable Assets - Her Smile
posted: Jun. 29, 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 and Read more -
Here's What You Need to Know About Teeth Whitening
posted: Jun. 19, 2020.
Getting a smile upgrade doesn’t necessarily require extensive dental work. You might be able to change your appearance for the better with teeth whitening.This technique employs a bleaching solution that Read more -
3 Surprising Things You Should Be Doing to Improve Your Dental Health
posted: Jun. 09, 2020.
You already know the basics for healthy and attractive teeth and gums: brush and floss every day; and have your teeth cleaned and checked by a dentist every six months. Read more -
Friendly Bacteria Can Help Protect Our Mouths From Disease
posted: May 30, 2020.
If you know anything about dental disease, then you know bacteria ranks high on the Usual Suspects list. Tooth decay gets its start from acid produced by bacteria; periodontal (gum) Read more -
What's That on Your Teeth, Nick Jonas? How to Avoid a Similar Smile Oops
posted: May 20, 2020.
Think no one is looking at your smile when you’re out in public? Nick Jonas’ recent experience might convince you otherwise. While the Jonas Brothers were performing during the 2020 Read more -
Diet and Lifestyle Changes Could Lower Your Risk of Oral Cancer
posted: May 10, 2020.
Oral cancer is one of the more dangerous malignancies people face. But there are ways you can reduce your risk of this deadly disease through changes in lifestyle habits and Read more -
Too Much Sugar Can Wreck More Than Your Teeth
posted: Apr. 30, 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 decay.That Read more -
Changing Antibiotic Use Today will Help Ensure Their Effectiveness Tomorrow
posted: Apr. 20, 2020.
It’s hard to imagine, but little more than a century ago today’s “minor” bacterial and viral infections were often deadly. This changed with the advent of antibiotics, drugs which kill Read more -
Pop Star Demi Lovato Pops Out Jay Glazer's Tooth
posted: Apr. 10, 2020.
Singer and actor Demi Lovato has a new claim to fame: formidable martial artist. When she is not in the recording studio, on stage or in front of the camera, Read more -
Take Your Dentures out at Night to Extend Their Usefulness
posted: Mar. 31, 2020.
There's no doubt about it — dentures have changed your life. Now you can eat and speak normally, and smile again with confidence. But if you're going to continue to Read more -
Taking the Right Steps to Prevent Early Tooth Decay in Children
posted: Mar. 21, 2020.
While the prevention and treatment of tooth decay has improved dramatically over the last half century, it continues to be a major health issue, especially for children. One in four Read more -
See Your Dentist to Find out the Real Cause for Your Tooth Pain
posted: Mar. 11, 2020.
If you have tooth pain, we want to know about it. No, really—we want to know all about it. Is the pain sharp or dull? Is it emanating from one Read more -
The Real Truth Behind Ed Helms' Missing Tooth in "The Hangover"
posted: Mar. 01, 2020.
Ed Helms is best known for his role as the self-absorbed, Ivy League sales rep, Andy Bernard, on television's The Office. But to millions of fans he's also Stu, a Read more