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Whether Voting for a Candidate or Wisdom Teeth, You Can Choose Wisely
posted: Jan. 14, 2021.
During election season, you'll often hear celebrities encouraging you to vote. But this year, Kaia Gerber, an up-and-coming model following the career path of her mother Cindy Crawford, made a Read more -
Hoping to Show Your Smile Again in 2021? Be Sure You're Ready
posted: Jan. 04, 2021.
As part of the fight against COVID-19, many of us have been wearing some form of face mask in public for most of 2020. While it's intended for good, mask Read more -
Preserving the Pulp is Priority One with a Newly Erupted Permanent Tooth
posted: Dec. 25, 2020.
The change from primary teeth to permanent is an announcement to the world that a boy or girl is "growing up." "Growing up," though, is still not "grown"—the new teeth Read more -
Advances in Porcelain Veneers Improve Both Strength and Appearance
posted: Dec. 15, 2020.
One of the best restorative options for slightly deformed, misaligned or stained teeth is a porcelain veneer. Composed of thin, laminated layers of dental material, the veneer is bonded to Read more -
How You Too Could Have Lindsey Vonn's Viral Video Smile Makeover
posted: Dec. 05, 2020.
Instagram, America's humongous digital photo and video album, is chock-full of the silly, mundane, and poignant moments of people's everyday lives. That includes celebrities: Tom Hanks buying a used car; Read more -
4 Diet Changes You Should Make for Better Oral Health
posted: Nov. 25, 2020.
One of the most popular subjects in books, magazines and social media is food — the things we should or should not eat (or at least not too much). While Read more -
Dental Implants Better than Ever thanks to Ongoing Tech Advances
posted: Nov. 15, 2020.
While many people still consider dental implants the "new kids on the block" in dental restoration, they're now in their fourth decade of use. And since their inception implant technology Read more -
4 Areas Deserving Attention as You Protect Your Teeth for a Lifetime
posted: Nov. 05, 2020.
Thousands of years ago, our ancestors could only expect to live between 30 and 40 years. But steady improvements in lifestyle and medical care have increased human life expectancy to Read more -
Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
posted: Oct. 26, 2020.
Can you have healthy teeth and still have gum disease? Absolutely! And if you don’t believe us, just ask actor David Ramsey. The cast member of TV hits such as Read more -
Help Your Child Develop Good Oral Habits and Avoid Bad Ones
posted: Oct. 16, 2020.
We all have habits: things we do every day often without consciously thinking. Some of them are good; some not so much. And many of them took root in childhood.That's Read more -
Keep Your Child's Fluoride Intake at a Safe but Effective Level
posted: Oct. 06, 2020.
Fluoride is an important part of your child's dental development. But if children take in too much of this important mineral, they could experience enamel fluorosis, a condition in which Read more -
Stop Wearing Your Dentures While You Sleep!
posted: Sep. 26, 2020.
Perhaps you’ve heard the old saying: “Take care of your dentures and your dentures will take care of you.” Well, maybe it’s not that old—but it’s still a sensible notion. Read more -
How Veneers Restored Howie Mandel's Winning Smile
posted: Sep. 16, 2020.
You probably wouldn't be surprised to hear that someone playing hockey, racing motocross or duking it out in an ultimate fighter match had a tooth knocked out. But acting in Read more -
Use Appropriate Hygiene Products for Maximum Smile Protection
posted: Sep. 06, 2020.
After years of research, we're confident in saying that brushing and flossing daily are essential for maintaining a healthy mouth. A mere five minutes a day performing these tasks will Read more -
Bitewing X-Rays an Important Tool in Early Tooth Decay Detection
posted: Aug. 27, 2020.
It's difficult to measure how x-ray imaging has transformed dentistry since its use became prominent a half century ago. As equipment and methods standardized, the technology revolutionized the way we Read more -
Root Canals are a Safe Way to Save Teeth
posted: Aug. 17, 2020.
Every year U.S. dentists perform around 25 million root canal treatments and save countless teeth from the ravages of decay. But if you search "root canal" on the Internet, you Read more