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How to Maximize Your Child's Dental Health Potential
posted: Oct. 14, 2018.
There’s a potential threat lurking in your young child’s mouth—tooth decay. This destructive disease can not only rob them of teeth now, it could also impact their dental health Read more -
No Need to Fret Over Implant Surgery
posted: Oct. 09, 2018.
Are you interested in dental implants but a little hesitant about the surgery? Don’t be—this procedure to imbed an implant’s titanium post in the jawbone is relatively minor with Read more -
Teeth Grinding in Older Children and Adolescents a Cause for Concern
posted: Oct. 04, 2018.
Teeth grinding is one childhood habit that sounds worse than it usually is: often the most harm done is to your night’s sleep. That said, though, it’s still a Read more -
Answering Your Questions about Your Upcoming Teeth Whitening
posted: Sep. 29, 2018.
Whitening can transform the dullest teeth into a dazzling smile fit for a Hollywood star. But before you undergo a whitening procedure, you might have a few questions about Read more -
There's a Good Reason for Adults to Consider Orthodontics - Better Oral Health
posted: Sep. 24, 2018.
You’ve had crooked teeth since you could remember. Perhaps you and your parents talked about braces when you were a teenager, but it never happened. Now you’re well into Read more -
Keep Up Good Dental Habits in College to Protect Your Teeth and Gums
posted: Sep. 19, 2018.
Starting college is one of life’s biggest transition moments, the first time many young people can truly say they’re on their own. Their freshman year can be both exhilarating Read more -
3 Surprising Sugar Sources Your Baby Might be Consuming
posted: Sep. 14, 2018.
Tooth decay is an ever present danger for your baby’s developing teeth. It begins with disease-causing bacteria feasting on leftover sugar, producing high levels of oral acid that slowly Read more -
3 Ways to Take the Jitters Out of Dental Visits
posted: Sep. 09, 2018.
Dental anxiety is a common problem: it’s estimated that one in two Americans admits to some level of nervousness about seeing the dentist. On the extreme side of this Read more -
Tell Your Dentist if You're Having a Shingles Outbreak
posted: Sep. 04, 2018.
Shingles is a painful viral infection that could potentially recur in sufferers for years. It causes painful skin rashes, general nerve pain, fever and fatigue. In extreme cases, it Read more -
Using Sinus Surgery to Stimulate Bone Growth for Implants
posted: Aug. 30, 2018.
For a predictable outcome, a dental implant should be placed as soon as the bone and gum tissues following a tooth extraction have healed. But what happens if the Read more -
Dental Care Early in Life can Impact Oral Health in our Later Years
posted: Aug. 25, 2018.
Our bodies are constantly changing as we age. Although the most rapid development occurs during childhood and adolescence, our bones, soft tissue and bodily systems will continue to change, Read more -
Can't Afford Dental Implants? Consider Partial Dentures
posted: Aug. 20, 2018.
We’ve come a long way in our ability to restore missing teeth. Today’s top choice is dental implants, prized not only for their close resemblance to real teeth but Read more -
What to do if Your Child has a Toothache
posted: Aug. 15, 2018.
When your child says they have a toothache, should you see your dentist? In most cases, the answer is yes. And for good reason: their “toothache” could be a sign Read more -
3 Tips to Making Mealtime Easier During TMD Flare-Ups
posted: Aug. 10, 2018.
If you suffer from a temporomandibular (“jaw joint”) pain disorder (TMD), you know any activity involving jaw movement can be uncomfortable. That includes eating. But avoiding eating isn’t an option—which Read more -
5 Causes of Bad Breath and What You Can Do About It!
posted: Aug. 05, 2018.
Unlike the months on either side, August isn't known for major holidays. But it does have one cause for celebration: National Fresh Breath Day! True, this observance will probably Read more -
You May Need Your Gums Checked More Frequently After Gum Disease
posted: Jul. 31, 2018.
After a dental examination revealed you had periodontal (gum) disease, you began undergoing treatment. Now after several cleaning sessions, the infection has subsided and your gums have returned to Read more