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Saving a Diseased Primary Tooth Could Mean Better Oral Health Later in Life
posted: Jun. 08, 2018.
It’s often best health-wise to preserve even the most troubled tooth—including a child’s primary (“baby”) tooth. If that sounds like too much effort for a tooth that lasts only Read more -
Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
posted: May 29, 2018.
What's an actor's most important feature? According to Vivica A. Fox, whose most recent big-screen role was in Independence Day: Resurgence, it's what you see right up front. "On screen, Read more -
Take These Steps to Prevent Early Decay in Your Baby's First Teeth
posted: May 19, 2018.
When your baby’s first teeth come in, you might not think it necessary yet to worry about tooth decay. But even infants can develop this common dental disease. In Read more -
Not a Fan of Using CPAP for Your Sleep Apnea? Consider an Oral Appliance
posted: May 09, 2018.
Do you wake up in the morning still feeling tired? Are you drowsy, irritable or have difficulty concentrating? And is your snoring habit a running joke around your household? If Read more -
Why we Need to Care for a Younger Patient's Bone after a Tooth Loss
posted: Apr. 29, 2018.
In an instant, an accident could leave you or a loved one with a missing tooth. Thankfully, we can restore it with a dental implant that looks and functions Read more -
Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth
posted: Apr. 19, 2018.
Want to know the exact wrong way to pry open a stubborn lid? Just ask Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC-TV’s popular “Tonight Show.” When the 40-year-old funnyman had trouble Read more -
Getting Dental Implants Requires Minor Surgery
posted: Apr. 09, 2018.
Dental implants are best known as restorations for single missing teeth. But there’s more to them than that—they can also be used to support and secure removable dentures or Read more -
4 Things You Should be Doing Now for Your Baby's Long-Term Dental Health
posted: Apr. 01, 2018.
Your baby will grow into an adult so rapidly it will seem like they're changing right before your eyes. And some of the biggest changes will happen with their Read more -
3 Tips for Helping Your Kids Develop Great Tooth-Friendly Habits
posted: Mar. 17, 2018.
Want to give your kids the best start possible for a lifetime of good dental health? The most important thing you can do is train them in effective brushing Read more -
Skater Adam Rippon's World-Class Smile
posted: Mar. 02, 2018.
Team USA figure skater Adam Rippon became one of the breakout stars of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in South Korea last month. But it wasn’t just his acrobatics Read more -
Dentures Require Planning and Attention to Detail to Look Natural
posted: Feb. 15, 2018.
Twenty-six percent of American adults between 65 and 74 have lost all their teeth to dental disease. This isn’t an appearance problem only—lack of teeth can also harm nutrition Read more -
You may Need Orthodontic Work Before Getting a Dental Implant
posted: Jan. 31, 2018.
For whatever reason, you’ve put off replacing a missing tooth for awhile. Now you want to fill that empty gap in your smile with a dental implant restoration. But if Read more -
Treating a Young, Permanent Tooth Requires a Different Approach
posted: Jan. 16, 2018.
Soon after the primary (baby) teeth begin to give way, the teeth a child will have the rest of their lives start erupting into the mouth. But while they’re Read more -
Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
posted: Jan. 01, 2018.
Everyone has to face the music at some time — even John Lydon, former lead singer of The Sex Pistols, arguably England’s best known punk rock band. The 59-year Read more -
Living with HIV includes Keeping a Close Watch on Your Oral Health
posted: Dec. 24, 2017.
We’ve come a long way since the early 1980s when we first identified the HIV virus. Although approximately 35 million people worldwide (including a million Americans) now have the Read more -
If You've had Joint Replacement, you may Need Antibiotics Before Dental Work
posted: Dec. 09, 2017.
If you’ve had a total joint replacement or similar procedure, you will want your surgeon to decide if you need to take an antibiotic before you undergo dental work. Read more