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Although Rare, This Condition Could Destroy a Tooth
posted: Jan. 21, 2021.
Most dental problems are caused by tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease, easily preventable with dedicated daily hygiene and regular dental care. But there are a few other rare Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Your Food's Micronutrients Make a Difference in Your Dental Health
posted: Jan. 11, 2021.
When you were a kid, a plate of green beans or carrots probably seemed less appealing than a handful of cookies or a bowl of ice cream. Mom or Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen: A Celebrity Couple's Secrets for a Beautiful Smile
posted: Jan. 01, 2021.
Love at first sight—it's an endearing notion found in movies and novels, but perhaps we're a little skeptical about it happening in real life. Then again, maybe it does Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Two Major Causes for Implant Failure and How You Can Prevent Them
posted: Dec. 22, 2020.
Dental implants are a reliable way to replace teeth. More than 95% of implants survive ten years after their installation, and many of these could conceivably continue for decades. But Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
An Oral Irrigator Could Make Flossing Easier for You
posted: Dec. 12, 2020.
If we were playing word association with the term “oral hygiene,” you'd probably answer “brushing.” And you would be right—brushing cleans tooth surfaces of accumulated bacterial plaque, a thin Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Endodontic Treatment Could Save a Tooth in Crisis
posted: Dec. 02, 2020.
Dental patients have amazing options for tooth replacement. Dental implants, for example, can replace the entire tooth, root and crown, giving patients a new tooth nearly as good as Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
You Can Have a Straighter Smile - Just Like the Queen of England
posted: Nov. 22, 2020.
The monarchs of the world experience the same health issues as their subjects—but they often tend to be hush-hush about it. Recently, though, the normally reticent Queen Elizabeth II Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Don't Let Acid Reflux Disease Rob You of Your Teeth
posted: Nov. 12, 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 -
How to Ensure Your Child's Teeth and Gums Stay Healthy Now and Later
posted: Nov. 02, 2020.
Being a parent can be a rewarding role. But it's also hard work, especially the effort required in keeping children healthy. In that respect, there's one area you don't Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your Dentist Could Help You Overcome Sleep Apnea
posted: Oct. 23, 2020.
A full night's sleep isn't a luxury—we all need it for a healthy mind and body. But 50-70 million people in the U.S. aren't getting enough sleep because of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Find Out How These Famous Celebrities Protect Their Smiles From Teeth Grinding
posted: Oct. 13, 2020.
The fast-paced world of sports and entertainment isn’t all glitz and glamour. These high-profile industries create a unique kind of emotional and mental stress on celebrities. For many of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Ways You Can Better Manage Dental Care for a Child with Down Syndrome
posted: Oct. 03, 2020.
Madeline Stuart, acclaimed fashion model; Chris Burke, successful actor; Collette Divitto, founder of Collettey's Cookies. Each of them is accomplished in their own right—and each has Down syndrome. In Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Preventing Gum Disease Could Help More Than Your Teeth and Gums
posted: Sep. 23, 2020.
The top cause for adult tooth loss isn't decay or trauma—it's periodontal (gum) disease. The disease may begin with the gums, but it can ultimately damage underlying bone enough Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How to Care for Your Child's Valuable Primary Teeth
posted: Sep. 13, 2020.
Infancy is perhaps the only time in a person's life where a smile with just a few tiny teeth is still endearing. More will come—and then each will gradually Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
NHL Iron Man Keith Yandle Suffers Dental Trauma on Ice
posted: Sep. 03, 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 moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Things That Could Help You Avoid Another Round With Gum Disease
posted: Aug. 24, 2020.
While periodontal (gum) disease could ruin your dental health, it doesn’t have to. Dentists and periodontists (specialists in gums and other supporting tooth structures) have effective methods for stopping Read moreCategory: Oral Health