• posted: Jun. 23, 2022
• dental implants

Implants are highly regarded by both dentists and patients for their versatility and durability. But it’s their life-like appearance that “seals the deal” as the restoration of choice — Read More

• posted: Jun. 23, 2022
• ulcers,  canker sores

Do you ever get sores in your mouth that seem to appear for no reason and then disappear just as mysteriously? Chances are they’re aphthous ulcers — better known Read More

• posted: Jun. 23, 2022
• pediatric dentistry

It’s important for your child’s current and future health that we watch out for tooth decay. Taking x-rays is a critical part of staying one step ahead of this Read More

• posted: Jun. 23, 2022
• dental injuries

If you regularly participate in sports or other physical activity, you’re at a higher risk for dental injuries. While chipped teeth are the most common result of these injuries, Read More

• posted: Jun. 23, 2022
• snoring,  sleep apnea

We all know how much better we feel after a good night’s sleep: refreshed, energized and ready to handle — even excel at — our day-to-day responsibilities. Yet millions Read More

• posted: Jun. 23, 2022
• oral hygiene,  celebrity smiles

A woman as gorgeous and funny as Sofia Vergara surely planned to be a model and actress from the get-go, right? Wrong! Sofia’s first career choice actually was to Read More

• posted: Jun. 23, 2022
• cosmetic dentistry,  celebrity smiles

As a member of the best-selling pop group Spice Girls, Mel C (AKA Sporty Spice) enjoyed her share of musical superstardom. At the band’s peak in the Nineties, the Read More

• posted: Jun. 23, 2022
• dental implants

One of the many reasons for dental implant popularity is their reliability — studies have shown 95% of implants still function well after ten years. Still, on rare occasions Read More

• posted: Jun. 23, 2022
• mouthguards

Some train intensively for months ahead of time, so they can achieve peak performance during the season; others simply enjoy occasional pick-up games with friends. But here’s something all Read More

• posted: Jun. 23, 2022
• cosmetic dentistry,  smile makeover

One of the most important aspects of social interaction is smiling, showing others we’re confident and outgoing.  Many people, though, are hesitant to use this important social skill because Read More

• posted: Jun. 23, 2022
• oral health,  nutrition

We’ve all heard about potentially negative health effects from the sugar that’s added to many of our favorite foods. So these days, lots of us are trying to cut Read More

• posted: Jun. 23, 2022
• missing teeth

Your front teeth are the stars of your smile — so it makes perfect sense to replace them if they’re missing. But is it really necessary to replace a Read More

• posted: Jun. 23, 2022
• crowns

Today’s crowns, the visible part of a tooth replacement system, can effectively mimic the shape and color of natural teeth. But not all crowns are equal — so it’s Read More

• posted: Jun. 23, 2022
• abscessed tooth

Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed Read More

• posted: Jun. 23, 2022
• diabetes,  periodontal (gum) disease

Maria Menounos, an independent filmmaker, actress, and co-host of daily entertainment news program Extra, learned at an early age about the importance of maintaining good general and dental health Read More

• posted: Jun. 23, 2022
• dental injury,  crown

As America's toughest trainer on the hit television program The Biggest Loser, Jillian Michaels helped people learn that they hold the power to change. And if anyone knows about Read More