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4 Reasons Saving Your Child's Decayed Baby Tooth is a Good Idea
posted: Oct. 31, 2020.
Despite everyone’s best efforts, one of your child’s primary (“baby”) teeth has become decayed to the point it might be lost prematurely. Saving it would require extensive treatment like capping Read more -
Why Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Couldn't Have Braces
posted: Oct. 21, 2020.
Mayim Bialik has spent a good part of her life in front of TV cameras: first as the child star of the hit comedy series Blossom, and more recently as Read more -
The Many Advantages of Dental Implants
posted: Oct. 11, 2020.
Dental implants have become the standard for long-term tooth replacement. From mechanics to movie stars, people from all walks of life have discovered the advantages of replacing a missing tooth Read more -
Eliminating an Infant's Lip or Tongue Tie Can Make Breastfeeding Easier
posted: Oct. 01, 2020.
Most babies come into the world ready and able to nourish at their mother's breast—no training required! About one in ten children, though, may have a structural abnormality with their Read more -
Reduce Your Oral Cancer Risk with Better Diet and Lifestyle Choices
posted: Sep. 21, 2020.
You probably know practicing healthy dietary and lifestyle habits can help prevent tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. But good habits could also lower your risk for a more dangerous Read more -
Mike Tyson: The Prizefighter Prizes His Unique Smile
posted: Sep. 11, 2020.
Mike Tyson made a splash when he faced off against sharks during the Discovery Channel's Shark Week 2020. But there's bigger news for fans of the former undisputed world heavyweight Read more -
Take Steps to Treat Chronic Mouth Breathing as Early as Possible
posted: Sep. 01, 2020.
Many things can affect your child’s future dental health: oral hygiene, diet, or habits like thumb sucking or teeth grinding. But there’s one you might not have considered: how they Read more -
Using Sinus Surgery to Stimulate Bone Growth for Implants
posted: Aug. 22, 2020.
For a predictable outcome, a dental implant should be placed as soon as the bone and gum tissues following a tooth extraction have healed. But what happens if the tooth Read more -
Know Your Toothpaste: How to Simplify Your Purchasing Decision
posted: Aug. 12, 2020.
Confused about which toothpaste to buy? You’re not alone — we’re all regularly confronted with multiple choices when we shop.But you can simplify your decision-making process by first remembering that Read more -
Porcelain Veneers Transform Real Housewives Star's Smile Spoiled by Teeth Grinding
posted: Aug. 02, 2020.
Dorit Kemsley isn't shy. Best known to fans as an outspoken and sometimes outrageous cast member of the reality show Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kemsley is never reticent about Read more -
Anchorage Tools Help Orthodontists Correct Complex Bite Problems
posted: Jul. 23, 2020.
While braces are often the stars for straightening smiles, they're not the only cast members in an orthodontic production. Orthodontists occasionally turn to other appliances if the bite problem is Read more -
Root Canal Treatment Alleviates Pain and Saves Your Tooth
posted: Jul. 13, 2020.
If you’re undergoing your first root canal treatment, it’s understandable if you’re apprehensive. So, let’s cut to the chase about your biggest fear: a root canal treatment doesn’t cause pain, Read more -
2 Kinds of Orthodontic Retainers That Can Protect Your New Smile
posted: Jul. 03, 2020.
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 aligners Read more -
2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
posted: Jun. 23, 2020.
Is a chipped tooth big news? It is if you’re Justin Bieber. When the pop singer recently posted a picture from the dental office to his instagram account, it got Read more