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Don't Avoid Dental Care While You're Pregnant
posted: Mar. 20, 2021.
Learning you're pregnant can change your life in a heartbeat—or now two. Suddenly, what was important to you just seconds before the news takes a back seat to the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How You Can Prevent Teeth Grinding From Damaging Your Oral Health
posted: Mar. 10, 2021.
Life has changed dramatically over the centuries. But although our ancient forebears wouldn't recognize much of our modern world, they would be well acquainted with one particular oral habit Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Infection Control at the Dental Office Isn't Something New
posted: Feb. 28, 2021.
In the midst of the current global pandemic, we're all focused on staying healthy and avoiding infection. For many, their first thought before resuming any regular activity is, “Will Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Zac Efron's Smile Transformation Could Happen to You
posted: Feb. 18, 2021.
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, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Dental Implants Are Even More Advanced, Thanks To These Other Technologies
posted: Feb. 08, 2021.
When dental implants hit the scene in the 1980s, they revolutionized the field of dental restorations. But as groundbreaking as they were then, they're even more advanced now. Some of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Hoping to Show Your Smile Again in 2021? Be Sure You're Ready
posted: Jan. 29, 2021.
As part of the fight against COVID-19, many of us have been wearing some form of face mask in public for most of 2020. While it's intended for good, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Flexible RPDs - a Sound, Temporary Way To Replace Missing Teeth
posted: Jan. 19, 2021.
The timing around losing a tooth may not always sync with your financial ability. It's not unusual for people to postpone getting a dental implant—by far the best option Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
posted: Jan. 09, 2021.
If you're well past your teen years, you probably have several reasons for not straightening your crooked smile: the expense, the time and the embarrassment of being a 30-, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
That Energy Drink You Take for a Boost Might Be Hurting Your Dental Health
posted: Dec. 30, 2020.
Although energy drinks are but a blip on the historical timeline compared to coffee or tea, they've displaced these traditional stimulants among nearly half of today's adolescents and young Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
This Odd Tongue Condition Isn't Something To Fret Over
posted: Dec. 20, 2020.
If you're intrigued by the strange and bizarre, here's one to pique your interest: geographic tongue. It's a rare condition that causes the appearance of red patches on the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Things You Can Do To Protect Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
posted: Dec. 10, 2020.
Despite momentous strides in recent years in the fight against cancer, treatments can still disrupt normal life. Both radiation and chemotherapy have side effects that can cause problems in Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Porcelain Veneers Transform Real Housewives Star's Smile Spoiled by Teeth Grinding
posted: Nov. 30, 2020.
Dorit Kemsley isn't shy. Best known to fans as an outspoken and sometimes outrageous cast member of the reality show Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kemsley is never reticent Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
A 'Tooth in a Day' Implant Could Give You a Perfect Smile From Day One
posted: Nov. 20, 2020.
Getting a new implant tooth in only one day sounds too good to be true. But it's true—up to a point. Whether or not you can undergo an immediate Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Don't Let Acid Reflux Disease Rob You of Your Teeth
posted: Nov. 10, 2020.
Heartburn is a big problem: Each year we Americans spend around $10 billion on antacid products, twice as much as for over-the-counter pain relievers. It's an even bigger problem Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Use Appropriate Hygiene Products for Maximum Smile Protection
posted: Oct. 31, 2020.
After years of research, we're confident in saying that brushing and flossing daily are essential for maintaining a healthy mouth. A mere five minutes a day performing these tasks Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
posted: Oct. 21, 2020.
We're all tempted occasionally to use our teeth in ways that might risk damage. Hopefully, though, you've never considered anything close to what singer, songwriter and now social media Read moreCategory: Oral Health