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How to Maximize Your Child's Dental Health Potential
posted: Oct. 18, 2018.
There’s a potential threat lurking in your young child’s mouth—tooth decay. This destructive disease can not only rob them of teeth now, it could also impact their dental health long Read more -
Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
posted: Oct. 08, 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 on Read more -
Oral Hygiene isn't Easy with Braces - but it's Still Doable
posted: Sep. 28, 2018.
If you’re about to undergo orthodontic treatment, you’re going to face a challenge keeping your teeth and gums clean wearing braces. That in turn could increase your chances for tooth Read more -
Correcting a Poor Bite Improves Dental Health as Well as Smile Appearance
posted: Sep. 18, 2018.
Overbites, underbites, crossbites—these are just a few of the possible malocclusions (poor bites) you or a family member might be experiencing. But no matter which one, any malocclusion can cause Read more -
Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
posted: Aug. 29, 2018.
Fans of the legendary rock band Steely Dan received some sad news a few months ago: Co-founder Walter Becker died unexpectedly at the age of 67. The cause of his Read more -
10 Tips to Tame Bad Breath
posted: Aug. 19, 2018.
National Fresh Breath Day is celebrated in August, but who doesn’t want fresh breath every day? Everyone has bad breath once in a while, so here are some tips to Read more -
How to Treat the Problem of Teeth that Never Developed
posted: Aug. 09, 2018.
About one-quarter of people have teeth that never developed. While most of these congenitally missing teeth are wisdom teeth, they can also include premolars or lateral incisors (the teeth right Read more -
Lasers are Making an Impact in Treating Gum Disease
posted: Jul. 30, 2018.
Periodontal (gum) disease is potentially devastating to your teeth, gums and bone. To fight it we have to remove the substance that causes and sustains the disease from all oral Read more -
(Don't) Break It Like Beckham
posted: Jul. 20, 2018.
During his former career as a professional footballer (that's a soccer star to U.S. sports fans) David Beckham was known for his skill at “bending” a soccer ball. His ability Read more -
Take Care of Your Dental Appliance and It Will Take Care of You
posted: Jul. 10, 2018.
What do a teenager with a poor bite, a senior citizen with multiple missing teeth or a middle-aged person with a teeth grinding habit all have in common? They may Read more -
Good Reasons for Choosing Clear Aligners for Orthodontic Treatment
posted: Jun. 30, 2018.
If your teenager is in need of orthodontic treatment, you might automatically think braces. But while this decades-old appliance is quite effective, it isn’t the only “tooth movement” game in Read more -
3 Reasons for Blood Pressure Checks During Dental Visits
posted: Jun. 20, 2018.
You may have been surprised by a new addition to your regular dental appointment routine—we took your blood pressure at the start. While you might expect this at a medical Read more -
Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
posted: Jun. 10, 2018.
Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated TV Read more -
New Materials Add Strength to Veneers' Beautiful Life-Likeness
posted: May 31, 2018.
With exciting innovations in cosmetic dentistry over the last few decades, we can now transform nearly any unattractive smile. One of the best and most cost-effective of these is the Read more -
Transforming a Cleft Lip or Palate into a Beautiful Smile
posted: May 21, 2018.
One of the most common and anguish-filled birth defects is a cleft lip or palate (roof of the mouth). Not only do clefts disrupt the normality of a child’s facial Read more -
Transforming a Cleft Lip or Palate into a Beautiful Smile
posted: May 21, 2018.
One of the most common and anguish-filled birth defects is a cleft lip or palate (roof of the mouth). Not only do clefts disrupt the normality of a child’s facial Read more
