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Get Your Vitamins the Natural Way for Optimum Dental Health
posted: Feb. 23, 2021.
Along with daily oral hygiene and regular dental visits, a balanced and nutritious diet is another key part of great oral health. The foods you eat can have a profound Read more -
This Laser Procedure Promises Big Benefits for Gum Disease Treatment
posted: Feb. 13, 2021.
Over the years, dentists have become quite proficient in treating even the most severe periodontal (gum) disease. Many of these positive outcomes are achieved through manual effort using simple hand Read more -
Buffalo Bills' Stefon Diggs Knows There's Never a Bad Place to Floss
posted: Feb. 03, 2021.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs wrapped up the NFL regular season in January, setting single-season records in both catches and receiving yards. The Bills handily beat the Miami Dolphins, Read more -
The Details About Your Tooth Sensitivity Pain can tell you a Lot About the Cause
posted: Jan. 24, 2021.
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 -
How to Treat the Problem of Teeth that Never Developed
posted: Jan. 14, 2021.
About one-quarter of people have teeth that never developed. While most of these congenitally missing teeth are wisdom teeth, they can also include premolars or lateral incisors (the teeth right Read more -
Although Rare, This Condition Could Destroy a Tooth
posted: Jan. 04, 2021.
Most dental problems are caused by tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease, easily preventable with dedicated daily hygiene and regular dental care. But there are a few other rare conditions Read more -
Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
posted: Dec. 25, 2020.
The March 27th game started off pretty well for NBA star Kevin Love. His team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, were coming off a 5-game winning streak as they faced the Miami Read more -
Screw or Cement: Which is Best for Attaching Your Implant Crown?
posted: Dec. 15, 2020.
If you’re in the initial planning stages for a dental implant, you may already be encountering a number of options to consider. One that may come up is how the Read more -
Endodontic Treatment Could Save a Tooth in Crisis
posted: Dec. 05, 2020.
Dental patients have amazing options for tooth replacement. Dental implants, for example, can replace the entire tooth, root and crown, giving patients a new tooth nearly as good as the Read more -
That Painful, Irritating Feeling Could be Burning Mouth Syndrome
posted: Nov. 25, 2020.
For some time now you've noticed a painful, burning sensation in your mouth for no apparent reason. It doesn't matter what you eat or drink — or whether you eat Read more -
Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
posted: Nov. 15, 2020.
We're all tempted occasionally to use our teeth in ways that might risk damage. Hopefully, though, you've never considered anything close to what singer, songwriter and now social media persona 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 -
Word Quiz on Oral Hygiene
posted: Oct. 26, 2020.
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 -
Clean Your Implants Just Like you Clean Your Natural Teeth
posted: Oct. 16, 2020.
Dental implants to replace teeth are a popular choice as much for their durability as their life-likeness. Most implants last for decades, which can result in lower long-term maintenance costs Read more -
As Antetokounmpo Knows, Even an NBA Star Can Be Sidelined by a Toothache
posted: Oct. 06, 2020.
The NBA's reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo may seem unstoppable, but he proved no match for a troubled tooth. Antetokounmpo, the self-proclaimed “Greek Freak,” missed one of the final three 2020 Read more -
A New Veneer with Minimal or No Tooth Alteration
posted: Sep. 26, 2020.
Dental veneers, thin layers of porcelain bonded to chipped, stained or slightly crooked teeth, are an effective and affordable way to transform your smile. Their color, translucence and shape blend Read more