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Early Orthodontic Techniques Could Stop Growing Bite Problems
posted: Jun 28, 2020.
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 -
Check the Ingredient List First When Purchasing Toothpaste
posted: Jun 18, 2020.
“Brighter teeth!” “Fresher Breath!” “Fewer Cavities!”There are a lot of toothpaste brands making claims like these — choosing one to use among the many can be overwhelming. Is there a Read more -
Zac Efron's Smile Transformation Could Happen to You
posted: Jun 08, 2020.
Actor Zac Efron has one of the top smiles in a business known for beautiful smiles. Bursting on the scene in 2006 at age 18 in High School Musical, Efron Read more -
Consider Bone Health When Deciding Between Implants and Dentures
posted: May 29, 2020.
Losing permanent teeth is never good — unlike primary teeth, no natural replacements wait in the wings. But the good news is you have a number of options for replacing Read more -
Prioritizing Periodontal Health
posted: May 22, 2020.
Most people tend to pay more attention to the state and appearance of their teeth compared to their gums. However, keep in mind that if your gums are unhealthy, your Read more -
Here's How to Avoid Dry Socket After Tooth Extraction Surgery
posted: May 19, 2020.
Surgical tooth extraction is a fairly routine procedure with few complications. But one rare complication called dry socket does affect a small number of patients. Dry socket, which derives its Read more -
Your Child's Impacted Front Teeth can be Saved - but Don't Wait too Long
posted: May 09, 2020.
Children's permanent teeth normally erupt over several years after first forming below the gum line. All their permanent teeth should come in by the time they reach early adolescence.Unfortunately, this Read more -
Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
posted: Apr 29, 2020.
Some people are lucky — they never seem to have a mishap, dental or otherwise. But for the rest of us, accidents just happen sometimes. Take actor Jamie Foxx, for Read more -
Take Steps to Treat Chronic Mouth Breathing as Early as Possible
posted: Apr 19, 2020.
Many things can affect your child’s future dental health: oral hygiene, diet, or habits like thumb sucking or teeth grinding. But there’s one you might not have considered: how they Read more -
What a Family Dentist Can Do for You
posted: Apr 13, 2020.
Find out why so many people turn to a family dentist for routine dental care. All dentists are the same right? Well, not exactly. In fact, there are certain dentists that Read more -
Anchorage Devices Enable Greater Precision During Orthodontic Treatment
posted: Apr 09, 2020.
As a basic orthodontic appliance, braces are what allows us to move teeth into better positions to improve a person’s bite. In certain cases, though, this treatment application gets a Read more -
Not So Fast Replacing That Tooth - Consider Saving it First
posted: Mar 30, 2020.
Dental implants have soared in popularity thanks to their life-likeness, functionality and durability. But these prized qualities have also created an ironic downside—people are much more likely to replace a Read more -
Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
posted: Mar 20, 2020.
Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed tooth Read more -
This Rare Tongue Condition Often Looks Worse than it Actually is
posted: Mar 10, 2020.
There are a few mouth conditions so rare most of us have never heard of them. Geographic tongue would fall into this category, affecting only one to three percent of Read more -
Your Next Dental Visit Might Save Your Life - Here's How
posted: Feb 29, 2020.
The next time you visit your dentist you might see an item quite different from the other dental instruments and equipment in the office: a blood pressure cuff. Checking blood Read more -
Would Invisalign Work for Me?
posted: Feb 21, 2020.
Are you considering orthodontic treatment to improve your smile? Invisalign, a discreet orthodontic system offered by your Colorado Springs, CO, dentist, Dr. Sheldon Golomb, may be the perfect option for Read more