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Common Dental Emergencies and How We Can Help
posted: Dec. 19, 2019.
Accidents happen, and although you plan on keeping our permanent teeth for a lifetime, that isn't always the case. Dental emergencies are common, and when they occur, you may not
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We may Need to Remove one or More Teeth Before Applying Braces
posted: Dec. 11, 2019.
“To gain something, sometimes you have to give up something else.”No, that isn't the latest viral meme on the Internet. It's actually a practical consideration that could arise in orthodontics.In Read more -
Cleft Repair can Restore a Smile, Change a Life
posted: Dec. 01, 2019.
Oral and facial clefts are among the most common and heartbreaking of birth defects. Clefts make feeding or even breathing difficult and can affect speech development.But there's one other profound Read more -
The Real Truth Behind Ed Helms' Missing Tooth in "The Hangover"
posted: Nov. 21, 2019.
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 -
Implant-Supported Dentures Could Contribute to Better Bone Health
posted: Nov. 11, 2019.
For generations, dentures have helped people avoid the dire consequences of total teeth loss. Now, implant technology is making them even better.Composed of life-like prosthetic teeth fixed within a plastic Read more -
3 Common Sources of Fluoride You Might Not Know About
posted: Nov. 01, 2019.
In the early 1900s, a Colorado dentist noticed his patients had fewer cavities than the norm. He soon found the cause: naturally occurring fluoride in their drinking water. That discovery Read more -
Signs That You Might Need Root Canal Therapy
posted: Oct. 29, 2019.
A very common dental procedure, more than 41,000 root canals are performed each day and more than 15 million root canals are performed every year. Here are some signs that this treatment is right for you:
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Some Patients Might Need Antibiotics Before Routine Dental Work
posted: Oct. 22, 2019.
Office cleanings and other minor procedures are a routine part of regular dental care. For some people, though, a routine visit could put them at slight risk for a serious Read more -
Hugh Jackman Is All Smiles for His New Broadway-Inspired Show
posted: Oct. 12, 2019.
To anyone immersed in the “X-Men Universe” Hugh Jackman will always be Wolverine, a role he played in seven movies. But there’s more to this Australian actor than mutant bone Read more -
Clean Your Implants Just Like Your Other Teeth
posted: Oct. 02, 2019.
You feel great about your new smile, thanks to dental implants! And you may also be feeling relief as the problems with your former teeth fade into the past.But that Read more -
Dental Implants can Replace Your Whole Tooth, Not Just What You See
posted: Sep. 22, 2019.
If you've lost a tooth or need to have one extracted, you have to decide how to replace it. Of all the options available none can match both the lifelikeness Read more -
The Many Advantages of Dental Implants
posted: Sep. 12, 2019.
Dental implants have become the standard for long-term tooth replacement. From mechanics to movie stars, people from all walks of life have discovered the advantages of replacing a missing tooth Read more -
Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
posted: Sep. 02, 2019.
On the big screen, Australian-born actress Margot Robbie may be best known for playing devil-may-care anti-heroes—like Suicide Squad member Harley Quinn and notorious figure skater Tonya Harding. But recently, a Read more -
Bone Loss at the Roots can Put Your Tooth in Danger of Loss
posted: Aug. 23, 2019.
There’s more to teeth than meets the eye. Hidden beneath the visible crown are the tooth’s roots set within the jawbone, secured and protected by the gums from bacteria and Read more -
4 Diet Changes You Should Make for Better Oral Health
posted: Aug. 13, 2019.
One of the most popular subjects in books, magazines and social media is food — the things we should or should not eat (or at least not too much). While Read more -
Behavioral Therapy Could Reduce a Child's Dental Anxiety Without Drugs
posted: Aug. 03, 2019.
It’s common for kids to be less than enthusiastic about visiting the dentist. For some, though, it’s even more of a challenge: A child with extreme anxiety and fear during Read more