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Removing Teeth Could Improve an Orthodontic Outcome
posted: May 24, 2019.
Teeth crowding is a difficult bite problem (malocclusion) that often involves the entire jaw structure to be evaluated. Normally occurring when the jaw doesn’t have adequate space for normal tooth Read more -
Replacing a Missing Tooth isn't Just About Improving Your Smile
posted: May 14, 2019.
Seven out of ten Americans are missing at least one tooth due to decay, periodontal (gum) disease or injury. Unfortunately, the consequences go far beyond a missing tooth — the Read more -
3 Things You Can do to Help Promote Your Child's Dental Development
posted: May 04, 2019.
Tooth decay and developing bite problems could be major obstacles to your child's normal growth and development. Without good, preventive dental care at home and from the dentist, these obstacles Read more -
A Little Extra Effort Can Make Brushing and Flossing with Braces Easier
posted: Apr. 24, 2019.
Moving teeth through orthodontics is more than a “smile makeover” — it’s also an investment in yours or a family member’s future oral health. Normally aligned teeth function better and Read more -
3 Things You Might Notice with Your Child's Teeth That Need a Dentist
posted: Apr. 14, 2019.
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 disease Read more -
The Health of Your Mouth Could Affect the Rest of Your Body
posted: Apr. 04, 2019.
“No man is an island….” So wrote the poet John Donne four centuries ago. And while he meant the unity of humanity, the metaphor could equally apply to the interdependence Read more -
Reducing Tooth Sensitivity will Depend on the Cause
posted: Mar. 25, 2019.
If you're one of over 30% of Americans who wince in pain when eating and drinking certain foods and beverages, you may have tooth sensitivity. Although there are a number Read more -
Word Quiz on Oral Hygiene
posted: Mar. 15, 2019.
Yes, you brush your teeth every day. But how much do you really know about this important habit? Test your knowledge with our quiz on dental vocabulary.Choose the correct meaning Read more -
The 3 Top Causes for Tooth Sensitivity
posted: Mar. 05, 2019.
Like other living tissue, your teeth can feel. Dentin, the layer below the enamel, houses fluid-filled conduits that transmit temperature or pressure sensations to a nerve network within the tooth’s Read more -
Cleaning Your Oral Appliance Extends its Life and Ensures Good Health
posted: Feb. 23, 2019.
Oral appliances run the gamut from night guards and retainers to full or partial dentures. Millions of people depend on them for restoring or maintaining dental health.Today's user-friendly appliances reflect Read more -
Temporary Tooth Replacement with Flexible Partial Dentures
posted: Feb. 13, 2019.
Modern dentistry offers several great ways to permanently replace missing teeth, including high-tech dental implants and traditional fixed bridgework. But sometimes, for one reason or another, it isn’t possible to Read more -
Help Your Child Develop Good Oral Habits and Avoid Bad Ones
posted: Feb. 03, 2019.
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 -
Bitewing X-Rays Provide Early Detection of Tooth Decay in Back Teeth
posted: Jan. 24, 2019.
One of the most widely used forms of dental imaging is the bitewing x-ray. So called because of the shape of the device that holds the exposable film a patient Read more -
3 Fluoride Sources You Should Monitor for Your Family's Dental Health
posted: Jan. 14, 2019.
Fluoride is an important weapon in the fight against tooth decay. Fluoride consumption and other applications are especially beneficial during children's dental development for building strong teeth long-term.But the truism Read more -
Saliva Performs Many Functions for Both Oral and General Health
posted: Jan. 04, 2019.
While oral hygiene, a nutritious diet and regular dental visits are all crucial to long-term oral health, these efforts complement what your body already does to keep your mouth healthy. Read more -
Can an App Help You Brush Your Teeth?
posted: Dec. 25, 2018.
If you’re the kind of person who can’t do without a smart phone, you’ve probably heard the expression “There’s an app for that!” These nifty little programs let you get Read more
