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Veneers May Not Be the Best Option for Your Teenager's Teeth
Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 21, 2020.

Just like adults, teenagers experience chipped, stained or disfigured teeth. And during a life stage where issues with appearance can be acutely painful, these defects call out for a Read more
Wearing Dentures 24/7 May Not Be a Good Idea - Here's Why
Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 11, 2020.

Today’s technologically advanced dentures aren’t your grandparents’ “false teeth.” Now made with superior materials and processes, you could almost forget you’re wearing them. But don’t let that cause you Read more
Home Whitening Kits are Safe and Effective, if Used the Right Way
Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 01, 2020.

You’re satisfied with your smile appearance except for one thing — your teeth aren’t as white and bright as you wish they could be. So, you’ve decided to do Read more
Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 22, 2020.

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 more
Primary Teeth Decay Could Affect Your Child's Future Dental Health
Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 12, 2020.

With only a few teeth now showing in your baby’s mouth, you might think it’s too early to schedule their first dental visit. But you should, and here’s why: Read more
4 Causes for Gum Recession and What We Can Do About It
Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 02, 2020.

If you’ve noticed some of your teeth seem to be “longer” than you remembered, it’s not because they’ve grown. Rather, your gums have shrunk back or receded to expose Read more
Though not Always Seen, it's Still Important to Replace a Missing Back Tooth
Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 23, 2019.

Your front teeth are the stars of your smile — so it makes perfect sense to replace them if they’re missing. But is it really necessary to replace a Read more
(Don't) Break It Like Beckham
Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 13, 2019.

During his former career as a professional footballer (that's a soccer star to U.S. sports fans) David Beckham was known for his skill at “bending” a soccer ball. His Read more
Choosing a Screw or Cement to Attach an Implant Crown
Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 03, 2019.

If you've lost a tooth, you have a number of options for replacing it. Perhaps the best choice in terms of lifelikeness and durability is a dental implant. All implants Read more
Are You in the Know About Dental Crowns? Take our True or False Quiz
Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 23, 2019.

So, you're about to have a tooth capped with a crown. Do you know what you need to know before you undergo this common dental procedure? Here's a short true Read more
That Scalded Feeling Isn't in Your Head - It Could Be Burning Mouth Syndrome
Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 13, 2019.

Most of us have encountered something hot that’s burned or scalded the inside of our mouth—not a pleasant feeling. But what if you have a similar burning sensation without Read more
NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 03, 2019.

Basketball isn't a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While Read more
Treating "Burning Mouth" Depends on What's Triggering it
Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 24, 2019.

There's a burning sensation in your mouth even though you haven't had anything hot to eat or drink. It's an experience you've had for years, often accompanied by mouth Read more
New Minimally Invasive Techniques are Improving Tooth Decay Treatment
Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 14, 2019.

Although techniques and materials have changed, dentists still follow basic principles for treating tooth decay that date from the late 19th Century. And for good reason: They work. These Read more
Celebrate World Smile Day With More Attractive Teeth
Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 04, 2019.

The smiley face: It’s been around forever. Except it hasn’t—someone created it. No, not Forrest Gump (but good guess!), but graphic artist Harvey Ball in 1963 to help boost Read more
Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 24, 2019.

Ever since childhood, when her career as a model and actress took off, Brooke Shields has enjoyed worldwide recognition — through advertisements for designer jeans, appearances on The Muppet Read more