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3 Reasons to See a Pediatric Dentist
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 02, 2019.
Your baby is turning one year old—and it's time for their first dental visit! Both the American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend your child
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Despite Some Online Sources, Root Canals Don't Cause Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 23, 2019.
The internet has transformed how we get information. Where you once needed to find an encyclopedia, telephone directory or library, you can now turn to your handy smartphone or
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How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 13, 2019.
In her decades-long career, renowned actress Kathy Bates has won Golden Globes, Emmys, and many other honors. Bates began acting in her twenties, but didn't achieve national recognition until
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Smoking Could Increase Your Gum Disease Risk
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 03, 2019.
Although periodontal (gum) disease starts with the gums, the teeth may ultimately suffer. An infection can damage the gum attachment and supporting bone to the point that an affected
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Lingual Braces: An Invisible Way to Move Your Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 24, 2019.
Once upon a time, braces were the way to straighten a smile. They were—and continue to be—an effective orthodontic treatment especially for younger patients. But braces do have a
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If You're Older, be on the Lookout for Root Cavities
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 14, 2019.
Tooth decay is a destructive oral disease, which along with periodontal (gum) disease is most responsible for tooth loss. And as you age, your disease risk goes up.
One form
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Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 04, 2019.
Ever since childhood, when her career as a model and actress took off, Brooke Shields has enjoyed worldwide recognition — through advertisements for designer jeans, appearances on The Muppet
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Do This for Your Dental Health Before, During and After Cancer Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 24, 2019.
Although cancer treatment has advanced steadily in recent decades, the most used therapies continue to be radiation and chemotherapy to eradicate cancerous cells. And while they often work, both
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Primary Teeth are Critical to Future Dental Health and Worth Preserving
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 14, 2019.
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
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3 Things You Can do to Help Promote Your Child's Dental Development
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 04, 2019.
Tooth decay and developing bite problems could be major obstacles to your child's normal growth and development. Without good, preventive dental care at home and from the dentist, these
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2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 25, 2019.
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
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Here's How You Can Protect Your Child's Teeth from Tooth Decay
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 15, 2019.
While dental diseases tend to be a greater concern as we get older, they also pose a potential threat to children. A particular type of tooth decay called early
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Jaw Joint Disorders and Fibromyalgia: Is There a Connection?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 05, 2019.
Every May, the National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association asks people around the world to spread awareness of fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. Anyone with fibromyalgia and its
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Early Orthodontic Techniques Could Stop Growing Bite Problems
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 25, 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
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NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 15, 2019.
Basketball isn't a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While
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Your Age Doesn't Have to Keep You from a Straighter Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 05, 2019.
Bite problems are quite common—as many as 75% of adults may have some form of orthodontic issue. Unfortunately, there's also something else just as common: that many people believe
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