• posted: Oct. 20, 2020
• dentures

Although teeth are quite durable, we can still lose them—even all of them—to disease or injury. The good news, though, is that we have effective ways to restore teeth Read More

• posted: Oct. 10, 2020
• oral hygiene,  dental implant

After years battling disease, your troubled tooth reached its useful life's end. It's been extracted, and we've replaced it with a life-like dental implant. So now, as far as Read More

• posted: Sep. 30, 2020
• lingual braces

Miley Cyrus's rise to fame began when she was cast in the Disney series Hannah Montana. She played the title character, Hannah Montana, a famous singing star hiding her Read More

• posted: Sep. 20, 2020
• oral health

Ever have a paper cut or an irritated hangnail? They're not considered major health problems, but, boy, can they sting! Something similar can occur in the corners of your mouth Read More

• posted: Sep. 10, 2020
• teething

Parents have been dealing with their children's teething pain for as long as parents and children have been around. Along the way, the human race has developed different ways Read More

• posted: Aug. 31, 2020
• orthodontic treatment,  retainers

While retainers are often viewed as a nuisance, they’re crucial to protect the gains made with bite correction. Without them, all of the progress achieved through braces or clear Read More

• posted: Aug. 21, 2020
• celebrity smiles,  orthodontic treatment,  braces

Sometimes, looking at old pictures can really bring memories back to life. Just ask Stefani Germanotta—the pop diva better known as Lady Gaga. In one scene from the recent Read More

• posted: Aug. 11, 2020
• oral hygiene

"The Dog Days of summer" once referred to the rise of Sirius (the "Dog Star") with the morning sun during the month of August. Today, however, the term has Read More

• posted: Aug. 01, 2020
• sealants

Your child could hit a speed bump on their road to dental maturity—tooth decay. In fact, children are susceptible to an aggressive form of decay known as Early Childhood Read More

• posted: Jul. 22, 2020
• dental injuries

As summer reaches its apex here in the western hemisphere, warmer weather beckons many of us out of doors. And there's plenty of fun to be had, from hiking Read More

• posted: Jul. 12, 2020
• celebrity smiles,  pediatric dentistry

Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may Read More

• posted: Jul. 02, 2020
• dental implant

Nothing beats the form and function of a real tooth—but dental implants come pretty close. That's why they're tops among both dentists and patients for replacing missing teeth. Much of Read More

• posted: Jun. 22, 2020
• dental care

It's a sad fact: Many people postpone needed dental treatment because of their finances. There's no doubt that treatments for many tooth and gum problems can be expensive. But Read More

• posted: Jun. 12, 2020
• tooth decay

Tooth decay is one of two dental diseases most responsible for tooth loss (gum disease being the other). In the absence of treatment, what starts as a hole or Read More

• posted: Jun. 02, 2020
• celebrity smiles,  root canal

Remembered fondly by fans as the wacky but loveable Carlton on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Alfonso Ribeiro is currently in his fifth year hosting America's Funniest Videos. It's Read More

• posted: May 23, 2020
• oral hygiene,  orthodontics

Straightening your teeth with braces or other orthodontic gear is a positive step toward a healthier and more attractive smile. You'll likely be pleased with your smile when they're Read More