• posted: Jan. 05, 2019
• dental implants,  dentures

People have depended on dentures for generations—and they still do. That's because they work, both in restoring dental function and a smile marred by missing teeth. But they have one Read More

• posted: Dec. 26, 2018
• toothache

Dental disease doesn’t discriminate by age. Although certain types of disease are more common in adults, children are just as susceptible, particularly to tooth decay. Unfortunately, the early signs of Read More

• posted: Dec. 16, 2018
• celebrity smiles,  dental injury

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

• posted: Dec. 06, 2018
• x-ray

Modern dental care wouldn’t be the same without x-rays. Since dentists began capturing x-ray images a century ago to detect beginning tooth decay, billions of teeth have been preserved. “Catching Read More

• posted: Nov. 26, 2018
• GERD

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder that can lead to a number of serious health problems. One of them, tooth erosion, could ruin your dental health. Your stomach Read More

• posted: Nov. 16, 2018
• cleft lip,  cleft palate

One of the most common and anguish-filled birth defects is a cleft lip or palate (roof of the mouth). Not only do clefts disrupt the normality of a child’s Read More

• posted: Nov. 06, 2018
• mouthguards

When you’re among the top players in your field, you need every advantage to help you stay competitive: Not just the best equipment, but anything else that relieves pain Read More

• posted: Oct. 27, 2018
• oral hygiene

October is national Dental Hygiene month—and it’s a great time to renew your commitment to good oral health. Everyone knows that to enjoy clean teeth and fresh breath, we Read More

• posted: Oct. 17, 2018
• pregnancy

During pregnancy, your body isn’t the only part of your life that changes. Instead of “me,” you’re now thinking about “us”—you and the new person growing inside you. Because Read More

• posted: Oct. 07, 2018
• dental implants

Placing a dental implant within the jawbone requires a surgical procedure. For most people it’s a relatively minor affair, but for some with certain health conditions it might be Read More

• posted: Sep. 27, 2018
• thumb sucking

It's no secret that many of Hollywood's brightest stars didn't start out with perfectly aligned, pearly-white teeth. And these days, plenty of celebs are willing to share their stories, Read More

• posted: Sep. 17, 2018
• gum disease,  periodontal disease

After treating you for periodontal (gum) disease for some time, we may suggest you see a periodontist, a specialist in gum conditions and diseases. There are a number of Read More

• posted: Sep. 07, 2018
• mouthguards

Autumn begins in the month of September, a season that promises cooler days and longer nights. But more significantly for sports fans, September marks the start of football season. Read More

• posted: Aug. 28, 2018
• dental anxiety

Dental anxiety is a common problem: it’s estimated that one in two Americans admits to some level of nervousness about seeing the dentist. On the extreme side of this Read More

• posted: Aug. 18, 2018
• tooth decay,  pediatric dentistry

Cavities can happen even before a baby has his first piece of candy. This was the difficult lesson actor David Ramsey of the TV shows Arrow and Dexter learned Read More

• posted: Aug. 08, 2018
• dental injury,  pediatric dentistry

Often as children grow older, their participation in sports or similar activities increases. While generally encouraged, this greater activity does increase injury risk, especially to the mouth. In fact, the Read More