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Techniques for Keeping Impacted Canine Teeth from Spoiling Your Smile
posted: Feb. 28, 2020.
Although usually an orderly process, some permanent teeth don't come in as they should. In fact, they may not come in at all and remain hidden in the gum — Read more -
3 Things You Should Do to Avoid Harm From Gum Disease
posted: Feb. 18, 2020.
In the world of movies and television, the lead actors get the lion’s share of the credit. In reality, though, there wouldn’t be much of a show without the supporting Read more -
It's Best to Avoid This Online Trend for Your Enamel's Sake
posted: Feb. 08, 2020.
The Internet is truly amazing: It takes only a few seconds to tap into a vast store of knowledge to find information that once took people hours or days. But Read more -
The Details About Your Tooth Sensitivity Pain can tell you a Lot About the Cause
posted: Jan. 29, 2020.
Tooth sensitivity can be quite uncomfortable. But the glancing pain you feel may be more than an irritation — it may also be telling you there’s a deeper problem that Read more -
You Might Avoid a Root Canal with This Tooth-Saving Procedure
posted: Jan. 19, 2020.
The sooner you get treated for tooth decay, the less likely you'll lose your tooth. That could mean a simple filling—or you might need a root canal treatment if decay Read more -
4 Ways You Can Improve Your Smile in the New Year
posted: Jan. 09, 2020.
Although we begin our New Year's resolutions with high hopes, many of them fall by the wayside by the end of January. It simply takes tremendous willpower to lose weight Read more -
Erosion and Other Problems may be Signs of Bulimia
posted: Dec. 30, 2019.
The mouth isn’t an island unto itself — problems there may be indicative of deeper physical or emotional issues. The condition of a family member’s teeth and gums, for example, Read more -
See Your Dentist ASAP to Save Your Loose Tooth
posted: Dec. 20, 2019.
A loose adult tooth isn't normal. It could be loose because it's been subjected to high biting forces like those that occur with a tooth grinding habit. Or, it could Read more -
Your Smile Can Be Your Passport to the World - Take Care of It With These Tips
posted: Dec. 10, 2019.
Bonjour! Hola! Shalom! December is National Learn a Foreign Language Month, and learning to say “Hello” in different tongues is a good place to start. You could then move on Read more -
Getting the Full Picture of Your Decay Risk Leads to Better Prevention Strategies
posted: Nov. 30, 2019.
Preventing tooth decay is mostly about the basics: daily brushing and flossing followed by regular dental cleanings and checkups. But there’s also a bigger picture: your own personal risk profile Read more -
How to Clean Your Oral Appliance
posted: Nov. 20, 2019.
Question: What oral health issue do teenagers who wear orthodontic retainers and older folks who wear dentures have in common?Answer: Both need to pay particular attention to cleaning their oral Read more -
Getting a 'New Tooth in One Day' Will Depend on Your Bone Health
posted: Nov. 10, 2019.
If you've thought the ads for a “new tooth in one day” seemed too good to be true, we have…sort of good news. You can get a new “tooth” in Read more -
Don't Let Smoking Increase Your Chances of Implant Failure
posted: Oct. 31, 2019.
There are plenty of good reasons to quit smoking. Here's one more if you're considering replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant: smoking increases your risk of implant failure.By Read more -
Know the Risks and Benefits for Same-Day Tooth Replacement
posted: Oct. 21, 2019.
While there’s usually a period of months between implant placement and the permanent crown, a new technique known as same-day tooth replacement installs both the implant and a temporary crown Read more -
Here's What you Need to Know about a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Oct. 11, 2019.
A root canal treatment is a common procedure performed by dentists and endodontists (specialists for inner tooth problems). If you're about to undergo this tooth-saving procedure, here's what you need Read more -
What to Do For Mouth Injuries Your Child Might Encounter
posted: Oct. 01, 2019.
Famed educator Maria Montessori once said, “Play is the work of the child”—and most kids take their “work” very seriously. But their avid enthusiasm might also raise the risk of Read more
