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What You Should Do to Protect an Older Loved One's Dental Health
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.
If you're the principal caregiver for an older person, you may have already faced age-related health challenges with them. Good preventive care, however, can ease the impact of health Read more -
Spring Into Better Oral Health
posted: Mar. 19, 2019.
What does spring mean to you? The season officially starts on March 20th, but depending where you live you might start seeing the signs earlier or later. We often Read more -
Which Braces Type Is Right for You?
posted: Mar. 13, 2019.
Is orthodontic care in your future? While many patients begin treatment before the age of 14, others, including teens and adults, postpone braces until a later age. Whatever your situation, Read more -
In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
posted: Mar. 09, 2019.
Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That's why we're so pleased to see some NFL QB's setting great examples Read more -
4 Things to Avoid if You Want to Support Your Child's Dental Development
posted: Feb. 27, 2019.
Your child's oral development generates considerable changes during their "growing up" years. There are a number of things you can do to help support their development—but also things you Read more -
Chronic Dry Mouth Could Increase Your Risk for Dental Disease
posted: Feb. 17, 2019.
When your mouth is dry, you know it: that sticky, uncomfortable feeling when you first wake up or when you're thirsty. Fortunately, it usually goes away after you eat Read more -
Your Regular Dental Visits Might Change if You've had Gum Disease
posted: Feb. 07, 2019.
Periodontal (gum) disease is as common as it is destructive. Almost half of all adults 30 and older have some form—and those numbers increase to nearly three-quarters by age Read more -
NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
posted: Jan. 28, 2019.
Sometimes it seems that appearances count for everything—especially in Hollywood. But just recently, Lonnie Chaviz, the 10-year-old actor who plays young Randall on the hit TV show This Is Read more -
Porcelain Veneers Might not be the Best Option for Teenagers
posted: Jan. 18, 2019.
For chipped, stained, or slightly crooked teeth, dental veneers might be the ideal solution. These thin layers of porcelain bonded directly over the teeth with the perfect blend of Read more -
Signs That You Need a Root Canal
posted: Jan. 14, 2019.
Dealing with tooth pain? You might just need root canal treatment. Sure, most dental procedures don’t really have the reputation of being fun; however, root canals really get a lot of Read more -
Moderate Fluoride Use Packs the Biggest Punch for Decay Prevention
posted: Jan. 08, 2019.
In the battle against tooth decay, fluoride is an important weapon. Since the discovery of its dental health benefits a century ago, fluoride has been credited with saving countless Read more -
New Year, New Smile
posted: Dec. 29, 2018.
As December brings the old year to a close, it’s a great time to set goals for the year to come. This might include a major life change, such Read more -
Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
posted: Dec. 19, 2018.
Fans of the legendary rock band Steely Dan received some sad news a few months ago: Co-founder Walter Becker died unexpectedly at the age of 67. The cause of Read more -
NSAIDs Could be Just as Effective as Narcotics Managing Dental Pain
posted: Dec. 09, 2018.
Like other healthcare providers, dentists have relied for decades on the strong pain relief of opioid (narcotic) drugs for patients after dental work. As late as 2012, doctors and Read more -
Three Reasons why Your Six Year Old Should Undergo an Orthodontic Check
posted: Nov. 29, 2018.
It would seem the best time to turn your attention to orthodontic problems with your child is when their permanent teeth have come in around early puberty. In fact, Read more -
4 Things to Know About Diabetes and Gum Health
posted: Nov. 19, 2018.
The American Diabetes Association has declared November National Diabetes Month. If you or a loved one has diabetes, you may already know that diabetes puts you at greater risk Read more