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Why Bear a Chipped Tooth?
Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 30, 2020.

Having a chipped tooth certainly can make life more difficult. It not only keeps you from wanting to smile, but it may also make it harder to eat your Read more
These Digital Tools Increase the Success Rate of Dental Implants
Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 20, 2020.

Nothing beats the form and function of a real tooth—but dental implants come pretty close. That's why they're tops among both dentists and patients for replacing missing teeth. Much of Read more
Whatever Your Vacation Plans This Year, Don't Forget Teeth and Gum Care
Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 10, 2020.

COVID-19 containment restrictions could put a kink in many of our vacation plans this summer. With leisure air travel discouraged and popular attractions like Disney closed, this may be Read more
NHL Iron Man Keith Yandle Suffers Dental Trauma on Ice
Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 30, 2020.

Professional Hockey player Keith Yandle is the current NHL “iron man”—that is, he has earned the distinction of playing in the most consecutive games. On November 23, Yandle was Read more
Your Gums and Bone Need to Be Healthy Before Getting Implants
Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 20, 2020.

If you've been dealing with a tooth that needs to be removed—or it's already missing—you may be looking to replace it with a dental implant. And it's a great Read more
Keeping Fluoride to Just the Right Amount Protects Your Family's Smiles
Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 10, 2020.

Since the 1950s fluoride has played an important role in the fight against tooth decay as an additive to hygiene products and many public water supplies. But although a Read more
3 Common Sources of Fluoride You Might Not Know About
Author: Anonymous posted: May 31, 2020.

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 Read more
Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
Author: Anonymous posted: May 21, 2020.

The long-running hit show Dancing with the Stars has had its share of memorable moments, including a wedding proposal, a wardrobe malfunction, and lots of sharp dance moves. But Read more
3 Surprising Things You Should Be Doing to Improve Your Dental Health
Author: Anonymous posted: May 11, 2020.

You already know the basics for healthy and attractive teeth and gums: brush and floss every day; and have your teeth cleaned and checked by a dentist every six Read more
Facial Nerve Pain Can be Controlled
Author: Anonymous posted: May 01, 2020.

Every year 150,000 people, mostly women over age 50, find out they have a painful condition called trigeminal neuralgia. For many it begins as an occasional twinge along the Read more
Why and How to Save a Diseased Tooth
Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 21, 2020.

Let's say you have a diseased tooth you think might be on its last leg. It might be possible to save it, perhaps with a significant investment of time Read more
Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles
Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 11, 2020.

Is a “teeth crush” a thing? According to a recent confession by Lucy Hale, it is. Hale, who has played Aria Montgomery for seven seasons on the hit TV Read more
Know the Facts Before you Go Abroad for Dental Care
Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 01, 2020.

Each year, over a million Americans venture abroad for healthcare, with roughly half for dental treatment. Cost is the main reason — “medical tourists” believe they can save substantially Read more
For a Smooth Transition, Be Sure Your New Dentist Has Your Dental Records
Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 22, 2020.

There's a “file” on you at your dentist's office: Every visit you've made—from regular cleanings to major dental work—has been recorded, noted and preserved for posterity. If that gives you Read more
Get Your Vitamins the Natural Way for Optimum Dental Health
Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 12, 2020.

Along with daily oral hygiene and regular dental visits, a balanced and nutritious diet is another key part of great oral health. The foods you eat can have a Read more
Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 02, 2020.

The movie Bohemian Rhapsody celebrates the iconic rock band Queen and its legendary lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury. But when we see pictures of the flamboyant singer, many fans both Read more