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4 Things You Can Do to Make Flossing Easier
posted: May 17, 2022.
Nothing is more devilishly delicious than hearing someone dish on some celebrity gossip—especially if the "disher" is intimately involved with the "dishee." Consider this juicy morsel: Singer Katy Perry revealed Read more -
These 2 Simple Habits Could Extend Your Dentures' Life and Protect Your Health
posted: May 07, 2022.
Once upon a time, losing all your teeth could shorten your life. Only the well-to-do could afford dentures, which were crude by today's standards. Modern dentures, by contrast, are vastly Read more -
Keeping Gum Disease at Bay Could Help Your Overall Health
posted: Apr. 27, 2022.
It’s bad enough the diseases caused by poor dental hygiene or lack of dental checkups could be leaving your teeth and gums more at risk. But current scientific research seems Read more -
Lasers Poised to Transform Current Treatment for Gum Disease
posted: Apr. 17, 2022.
While lasers still seem like science fiction, they’ve been used commercially (and medically) for decades. But there’s still room for growth in practical applications with this developing technology. One promising Read more -
Want To Buy a Dental Crown? The King of Rock and Roll's Is Up for Sale
posted: Apr. 07, 2022.
Although Elvis Presley left us more than four decades ago, he still looms large over popular culture. It's not uncommon, then, for personal items like his guitars, his revolver collection Read more -
Porcelain Veneers Might not be the Best Option for Teenagers
posted: Mar. 28, 2022.
For chipped, stained, or slightly crooked teeth, dental veneers might be the ideal solution. These thin layers of porcelain bonded directly over the teeth with the perfect blend of color, Read more -
Here's What To Do If Your Child Complains of a Toothache
posted: Mar. 18, 2022.
Perhaps the only thing worse than having a toothache of your own is when your child has one. Tooth pain can be a miserable experience, especially for children. It can Read more -
While Treating Dental Disease, Protecting Good Bacteria is a High Priority
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.
You can't rid your body of the trillions of bacteria that inhabit it—nor would you want to. Many of the thousands of species taking up residence in and around you Read more -
Take a Tip From Kirsten Dunst to Get the Smile You Want
posted: Feb. 26, 2022.
Up and coming performers are often pressured by their handlers to change their appearance, and many have over-the-top stories to prove it. But they'd be hard pressed to outdo Kirsten Read more -
Regular Screenings Could Help With Early Oral Cancer Detection
posted: Feb. 16, 2022.
Your regular dental checkups should periodically include an important screening for oral cancer, especially as you grow older. Although oral cancers make up less than 3% of all other types, Read more -
Understanding Dental Insurance: The 3 Types of Plans
posted: Feb. 06, 2022.
Health insurance is an important part of life, helping to even out the high costs of medical treatment. Without it, many of us would find it extremely difficult to financially Read more -
Stop White Spots Before They Appear While Wearing Braces
posted: Jan. 27, 2022.
Braces can be a long, involved process, but gaining a more attractive smile and better oral health is worth it. Sometimes, though, braces can produce unintended short-term consequences.Brace brackets and Read more -
Hugh Jackman Is All Smiles for His New Broadway-Inspired Show
posted: Jan. 17, 2022.
To anyone immersed in the “X-Men Universe” Hugh Jackman will always be Wolverine, a role he played in seven movies. But there’s more to this Australian actor than mutant bone Read more -
An Implant Could Fail if Supporting Structures Become Diseased
posted: Jan. 07, 2022.
From an appearance standpoint, it might be difficult to tell a new dental implant and crown from a natural tooth. There is, however, one big difference between an implant and Read more -
Regardless of What You've Seen Online, Don't Fear a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.
With smart phone in hand, you can instantaneously find out just about anything. Unfortunately, online search results aren’t always accurate. Case in point: there’s an idea floating on the World Read more -
Lingual Braces Might be a Better Fit for Your Active Lifestyle
posted: Dec. 18, 2021.
If you've decided to straighten your teeth, you've made a wise choice for both your dental health and your smile. Now you may be facing another decision—which method to use Read more