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Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
posted: May 28, 2019.
Some people are lucky — they never seem to have a mishap, dental or otherwise. But for the rest of us, accidents just happen sometimes. Take actor Jamie Foxx, Read more -
Do You Have Periodontal Disease?
posted: May 21, 2019.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says nearly half of all American adults have periodontal disease to one degree other. At Corley Family Dental in Decatur, Drs. Chad and Natalie Read more -
Reduce Your Risk of Oral Cancer with a Healthy Diet
posted: May 18, 2019.
There are a number of lifestyle changes you can make if you want to reduce your risk of oral cancer, with quitting a tobacco habit at the top of Read more -
3 Tips for Successful, Safe Home Teeth Whitening
posted: May 08, 2019.
Teeth whitening or bleaching is one of the most affordable and least invasive ways of improving your smile. Although the effect fades with time, whitening can make dull and Read more -
A Minor Procedure Could Make Breastfeeding Easier for You and Your Baby
posted: Apr. 28, 2019.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and other healthcare organizations recommend breastfeeding as the best means for infant feeding. While bottle feeding can supply the nutrition necessary for a baby's Read more -
Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
posted: Apr. 18, 2019.
As the host of America's Funniest Home Videos on ABC TV, Alfonso Ribeiro has witnessed plenty of unintentional physical comedy…or, as he puts it in an interview with Dear Read more -
E-Cigs Could be Just as Hazardous for Your Teeth and Gums as Cigarettes
posted: Apr. 08, 2019.
More than 20 million people in the United States use electronic cigarettes or e-cigs as an alternative to tobacco smoking. While many users believe "vaping" is a healthier alternative Read more -
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