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3 Reasons to See a Pediatric Dentist
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 Read more -
Despite Some Online Sources, Root Canals Don't Cause Disease
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 Read more -
How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
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 Read more -
Smoking Could Increase Your Gum Disease Risk
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 Read more -
Lingual Braces: An Invisible Way to Move Your Teeth
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 Read more -
If You're Older, be on the Lookout for Root Cavities
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 Read more -
Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
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 Read more -
Do This for Your Dental Health Before, During and After Cancer Treatment
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 Read more -
Primary Teeth are Critical to Future Dental Health and Worth Preserving
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 Read more -
3 Things You Can do to Help Promote Your Child's Dental Development
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 Read more -
2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
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 Read more -
Here's How You Can Protect Your Child's Teeth from Tooth Decay
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 Read more -
Jaw Joint Disorders and Fibromyalgia: Is There a Connection?
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 Read more -
Early Orthodontic Techniques Could Stop Growing Bite Problems
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 Read more -
NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
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 Read more -
Your Age Doesn't Have to Keep You from a Straighter Smile
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 Read more
