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Removing Hardened Plaque Reduces Your Risk of Disease
posted: Aug. 06, 2020.
When you floss (you do floss, right?), you probably notice a sticky, yellowish substance called plaque stuck to the thread. This thin film of tiny food particles and bacteria is Read more -
Your Child's Teeth Grinding Habit May Not Be as Concerning as It Sounds
posted: Jul. 27, 2020.
One of the most common concerns dentists and pediatricians hear from a worried parent is about a child's teeth grinding habit. And no wonder—the unnerving sound this grinding creates can Read more -
The Howie Mandel Effect: Avoid Dental Disease Through Daily Brushing and Flossing
posted: Jul. 17, 2020.
Howie Mandel, one of America’s premier television personalities, rarely takes it easy. Whether performing a standup comedy gig or shooting episodes of America’s Got Talent or Deal or No Deal, Read more -
Acid Reflux Could Lead to Tooth Damage
posted: Jul. 07, 2020.
Your tooth enamel’s main nemesis is oral acid: normally produced by bacteria, foods or beverages, acid can dissolve enamel’s mineral content and cause erosion and decay. But acid might be Read more -
Artificial Sweeteners Could Help You Reduce the Risk of Dental Disease
posted: Jun. 27, 2020.
We’re all familiar with “naughty” and “nice” lists for food: “nice” items are beneficial or at least harmless; on the other hand, those on the “naughty” list are not and Read more -
Royal Treatment for a Damaged Tooth
posted: Jun. 17, 2020.
If your tooth sustains damage that compromises its structure — typically through decay or trauma — you have several options depending on the extent of the damage: One of them Read more -
Why Kathy Bates Chose This Alternative to Braces and so Might You
posted: Jun. 07, 2020.
Kathy Bates has been a familiar face to filmgoers since her Oscar-winning performance as Annie Wilkes in Misery. She's best known for playing true-to-life characters like Wilkes or Barbara Jewell Read more -
Dental Implants Could be Your Best Option to Replace Lost Teeth
posted: May 28, 2020.
An estimated 35 million people in the United States are missing all of their teeth on at least one jaw. Your situation may not be as serious — perhaps you've Read more -
E-Cigs Could be Just as Hazardous for Your Teeth and Gums as Cigarettes
posted: May 18, 2020.
More than 20 million people in the United States use electronic cigarettes or e-cigs as an alternative to tobacco smoking. While many users believe "vaping" is a healthier alternative to Read more -
4 Things You Should Do - or Not Do - to Maintain Your Oral Appliance
posted: May 08, 2020.
Millions of people wear some form of removable oral appliance. The range is pretty extensive, from orthodontic clear aligners and retainers to full or partial dentures. But while they may Read more -
A Royal Fix
posted: Apr. 28, 2020.
So you’re tearing up the dance floor at a friend’s wedding, when all of a sudden one of your pals lands an accidental blow to your face — chipping out Read more -
Plan Ahead to Make Your Smile the Best it can be for Your Big Day!
posted: Apr. 18, 2020.
The big day you've waited for all your life is just around the corner — your wedding day! And to make that day as special as possible you've been working Read more -
Facial Nerve Pain Can be Controlled
posted: Apr. 08, 2020.
Every year 150,000 people, mostly women over age 50, find out they have a painful condition called trigeminal neuralgia. For many it begins as an occasional twinge along the face Read more -
See Your Dentist if You're Having one of These 3 Dental Problems
posted: Mar. 29, 2020.
When things get unpleasant in your mouth, it’s most often related to some underlying cause. In fact, the discomfort you’re feeling is often a call to action to have it Read more -
What You Can Learn From Mayim Bialik About Children's Dental Care
posted: Mar. 19, 2020.
After nine seasons as neurobiologist Amy Farrah Fowler on the hit comedy The Big Bang Theory, Mayim Bialik is back to the “career” she had before the series: stay-at-home mom. Read more -
Dry Mouth Can Be More Than Just an Uncomfortable Feeling
posted: Mar. 09, 2020.
We've all experienced dry mouth: that sticky, unpleasant feeling when there's not enough moisture in the mouth. For many people, though, dry mouth is a chronic problem that besides the Read more
