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Stop Gum Disease Before it Harms Your Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 02, 2019.
If you're over 30 your chances for developing periodontal (gum) disease are better than half. And it's not a minor matter—untreated gum disease can lead not only to tooth
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Category: Oral Health
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Closing the Gap Between Front Teeth Can Create a More Attractive Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 28, 2019.
Many otherwise attractive smiles have one noticeable blemish — a large gap between the two upper front teeth. If you have such a gap, there’s a solution that could
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Wisdom Teeth Warrant Close Watch to Avoid Future Health Issues
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 23, 2019.
As permanent teeth gradually replace primary (“baby”) teeth, most will come in by early adolescence. But the back third molars—the wisdom teeth—are often the last to the party, usually
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Discover The Benefits of Dental Implants
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 18, 2019.
Failing and missing teeth, bone and gum recession, an impaired ability to speak, chew, and speak—these are just a few of the characteristics of a damaged smile. If you're one
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 18, 2019.
If there's anything that makes Alfonso Ribeiro happier than his long-running gig as host of America's Funniest Home Videos, it's the time he gets to spend with his family:
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Category: Oral Health
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Moderate Fluoride Use Packs the Biggest Punch for Decay Prevention
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 13, 2019.
In the battle against tooth decay, fluoride is an important weapon. Since the discovery of its dental health benefits a century ago, fluoride has been credited with saving countless
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Category: Oral Health
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Your Regular Dental Visits Might Change if You've had Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 08, 2019.
Periodontal (gum) disease is as common as it is destructive. Almost half of all adults 30 and older have some form—and those numbers increase to nearly three-quarters by age
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Category: Oral Health
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Want to Keep Enjoying Winter Sports? Wear a Mouthguard!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 03, 2019.
What's your favorite winter sport? For some, it's all about swooshing down a snowy trail on skis, a board, or a sled. For others, the main attraction is skating
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Category: Oral Health
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Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 29, 2018.
The long-running hit show Dancing with the Stars has had its share of memorable moments, including a wedding proposal, a wardrobe malfunction, and lots of sharp dance moves. But
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Stop Smoking to Reduce Your Risk of Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 24, 2018.
Your risk for periodontal (gum) disease increases if you’re not brushing or flossing effectively. You can also have a higher risk if you’ve inherited thinner gum tissues from your
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Category: Oral Health
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Keeping Your Smile Healthy Through the Holidays
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 19, 2018.
’Tis the season for holiday joy with sweet treats at every turn. Don’t let it be the season for dental woes as well. You've heard that sugar causes cavities.
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Category: Oral Health
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Lingual Braces Offer a Less Visible Alternative to Traditional Braces
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 14, 2018.
We’re all familiar with tried and true traditional braces and perhaps with newer clear aligners for realigning teeth. But there’s an even more novel way that’s quickly becoming popular:
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 09, 2018.
As is the case with most celebs today, Beyonce is no stranger to sharing on social media… but she really got our attention with a video she recently posted
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Category: Oral Health
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Dental Visits are Key to Detecting Early Developing Tooth Decay
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 04, 2018.
Tooth decay is as relentless as it is destructive, and it makes little distinction between age, gender, ethnicity or social status. Although risk levels vary from person to person,
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Fixed or Removable: Deciding Which Implant-Supported Bridge is Best for You
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 29, 2018.
Although dental implants are best known as single tooth replacements, they can actually play a role in multiple or complete tooth loss (edentulism) restorations. While replacing multiple teeth with
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Category: Dental Procedures
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The Connection Between GERD and Oral Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 24, 2018.
Not coincidentally, GERD Awareness Week overlaps with the Thanksgiving holiday. Many people get acid indigestion from time to time, especially during this month of major feasting, but if you
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Category: Oral Health