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White Spots on Your Teeth After Braces May Be An Early Sign of Enamel Loss
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 06, 2015.
After months of treatment we’ve removed your braces and your new smile emerges. Upon closer view, however, you notice a number of chalky white spots on your teeth.
These pale
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Category: Oral Health
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Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 03, 2015.
Have you started orthodontic treatment recently? Are you having a little trouble getting used to your braces? If so, you are not alone: Everybody goes through an adjustment period
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Treatment for Loose Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 26, 2015.
There is nothing pleasant about having a loose tooth. It can be very unsettling to feel your tooth move around, and you may be worried about losing the tooth
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Category: Oral Health
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Life-like Dental Porcelain Helps Restore Smiles Marred by Unattractive Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 18, 2015.
With its life-like color and texture, dental porcelain can restore a smile marred by decayed or damaged teeth. This durable ceramic material not only matches the varieties of individual
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Category: Dental Procedures
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While Usually Benign, Lichen Planus Lesions Should Still be Examined
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 10, 2015.
If you’ve noticed a small sore in your mouth, it’s possible you have a non-contagious disease known as lichen planus. Although usually benign, it’s still a good idea to
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Category: Oral Health
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The Gap Is No More
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 02, 2015.
This is the story of a well-known man, fearless in most respects, who was afraid of the dentist. Even though his fears had resulted in neglect and serious damage
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Choose a Mouthrinse Carefully if you want to Enhance your Dental Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 27, 2015.
Many people use a mouthrinse as part of their daily oral hygiene. If you’d also like to include a mouthrinse in your regimen, the kind you choose will depend
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Category: Oral Health
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Your Gum Tissue 'Biotype' Could Determine How Gum Disease Affects You
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 19, 2015.
Periodontal (gum) disease can cause a number of devastating effects that could eventually lead to tooth loss. However, you may be more prone to a particular effect depending on
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Category: Oral Health
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High Tech Dentistry: How Do We Use a CAT Scan?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 11, 2015.
The CAT scan is a relatively recent technique in dentistry, used to get an image of what’s happening deep within your jaws. You may be wondering what a CAT
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Category: Oral Health
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Learn About Living the Life You Love with Designer Nate Berkus
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 03, 2015.
Design expert and television celebrity Nate Berkus has definite ideas about how to live. In a recent interview, he explained his ideas on design. He also talked about health,
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Category: Oral Health
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Cone Beam X-Rays can Improve Outcomes in Many Dental Situations
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 26, 2015.
For decades, dental x-rays have helped us accurately diagnose and treat a wide array of dental diseases and conditions. But even with recent advances in digital imaging, the traditional
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Category: Dental Procedures
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An Early Orthodontic Evaluation May Alert to Developing Bite Problems
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 23, 2015.
Lately, you’ve noticed your young child’s primary teeth don’t appear to be coming in straight. Is it a problem?
The answer to that question is best answered by an early
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Treating TMD Like Other Joint-Related Problems
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 15, 2015.
After ruling out other causes for your jaw pain, your doctor or dentist has made a diagnosis: a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). With TMD, your pain symptoms and other
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Category: Oral Health
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What Won't Florence Henderson Leave Home Without?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 07, 2015.
She's an international star who's recognized everywhere she goes. As Carol Brady, she was an ambassador for the “blended family” before most of us even knew what to call
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Category: Oral Health
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Take Extra Dental Care Precautions While Undergoing Orthodontic Therapy
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 30, 2014.
A “perfect storm” of dental disease could be brewing for your teenager undergoing orthodontic treatment. As braces or other appliances complicate hygiene efforts, newly erupted permanent teeth and changing
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Category: Oral Health
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Five Facts about Bacteria
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 22, 2014.
Bacteria are bad… right? They can cause diseases like pneumonia, strep throat, and tooth decay. They are the reason we wash our hands with soap (or antibacterial gels) and
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Category: Oral Health