Keep a Lid on Sugar This Holiday for Healthier Teeth and Gums
- posted: Jan. 09, 2021
During this time of year, many of us dust off traditional family recipes and make our favorite holiday treats. There is, however, a small price to pay for all Read More
Some Bite Problems May Require the Help of Other Tools in Conjunction With Braces
- posted: Dec. 30, 2020
If you're into social media, you might have run across the idea that there's nothing to straightening your teeth. According to some SM influencers, you can even do it Read More
Could a Dental Bridge Be a Better Choice Than Implants?
- posted: Dec. 20, 2020
What a difference forty years can make: Dental bridges once occupied the top spot for choices to replace missing teeth until the arrival of dental implants in the 1980s. Read More
Mike Tyson: The Prizefighter Prizes His Unique Smile
- posted: Dec. 10, 2020
Mike Tyson made a splash when he faced off against sharks during the Discovery Channel's Shark Week 2020. But there's bigger news for fans of the former undisputed world Read More
A Mild NSAID May Be All You Need To Manage Discomfort After Dental Work
- posted: Nov. 30, 2020
Undergoing dental work is for the most part a pain-free affair. But once you're home and the anesthetic begins to wear off, you may have some discomfort. Fortunately, most post-procedure Read More
Targeted Tooth Removal Could Aid Treatment for Certain Bite Problems
- posted: Nov. 20, 2020
Before we begin correcting a malocclusion (poor dental bite), we need to ask a few questions: How extensive is the malocclusion? How far must we move the teeth to Read More
4 Things You Can Do To Protect Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
- posted: Nov. 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 More
Pop Star Demi Lovato Pops Out Jay Glazer's Tooth
- posted: Oct. 31, 2020
Singer and actor Demi Lovato has a new claim to fame: formidable martial artist. When she is not in the recording studio, on stage or in front of the Read More
Use Appropriate Hygiene Products for Maximum Smile Protection
- posted: Oct. 21, 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 More
If You Thought the Last Century Was Amazing for Dental Care, Just Wait
- posted: Oct. 11, 2020
What a difference a hundred years can make—especially the last one hundred. In the early 20th Century, trains were the prime mode of cross-country transportation, electrical power was not Read More
Mouth Breathing Can Lead to Serious Oral Problems, Especially for Children
- posted: Oct. 01, 2020
It's normal for people to breathe through their nose. And for good reason: Nasal breathing filters contaminants, warms and humidifies incoming air, and helps generate beneficial nitric oxide. Chronic Read More
Miley Cyrus's Little Secret: Straightening Her Smile With Lingual Braces
- posted: Sep. 21, 2020
Miley Cyrus's rise to fame began when she was cast in the Disney series Hannah Montana. She played the title character, Hannah Montana, a famous singing star hiding her Read More
Take These Steps to Alleviate Chronic Dry Mouth
- posted: Sep. 11, 2020
You might be noticing some changes as you get older: You're getting winded easier and you're wondering why book or magazine print has suddenly shrunk (it didn't). Perhaps you've Read More
Your Age Won't Necessarily Decide Against Straightening Your Smile
- posted: Sep. 01, 2020
It’s something you think about often—especially when you look in a mirror or at a photo of yourself. You wish something could have been done about it a long Read More
Acid Reflux Could Lead to Tooth Damage
- posted: Aug. 22, 2020
Your tooth enamel’s main nemesis is oral acid: normally produced by bacteria, foods or beverages, acid can dissolve enamel’s mineral content and cause erosion and decay. But acid might Read More
What Tara Lipinski Does to Protect One of Her Most Valuable Assets - Her Smile
- posted: Aug. 12, 2020
Tara Lipinski loves to smile. And for good reason: The Olympic-gold medalist has enjoyed a spectacular career in ladies' figure skating. Besides also winning gold in the U.S. Nationals Read More
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