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If You're not a Good Candidate for Dental Implants, Consider Bridgework
posted: Apr. 03, 2018.
Not long ago the dental bridge was the alternative treatment of choice to partial dentures for restoring lost teeth. Over the last few decades, however, dental implants have nudged bridgework Read more -
Food for Thought - What to Eat for Optimum Oral Health
posted: Mar. 26, 2018.
March is national nutrition month—a good time to look at the connection between diet and oral health. You probably know that sugar is a major culprit in dental problems. This Read more -
Skater Adam Rippon's World-Class Smile
posted: Mar. 25, 2018.
Team USA figure skater Adam Rippon became one of the breakout stars of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in South Korea last month. But it wasn’t just his acrobatics on Read more -
A Child's Teeth Grinding is Normal - But You Should Still Keep an Eye on it
posted: Mar. 17, 2018.
When you're first startled awake in the middle of the night by a loud, gritting sound emanating from your child's room, you may have two questions: how can such a Read more -
Need a Root Canal? Here's a Step-by-Step Guide on What to Expect
posted: Mar. 09, 2018.
You’ve recently learned one of your teeth needs a root canal treatment. It’s absolutely necessary: for example, if you have decay present, it will continue to go deeper within the Read more -
Advancing Gum Disease Requires Your Dentist's Intervention
posted: Mar. 01, 2018.
Your gums’ primary role is to protect your teeth and keep them firmly in place. But periodontal (gum) disease can damage your gums to such an extent you could ultimately Read more -
Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
posted: Feb. 21, 2018.
At the first-ever Players Weekend in August 2017, Major League Baseball players wore jerseys with their nicknames on the back. One player — Cleveland Indians shortstop, Francisco Lindor — picked Read more -
Could Your Metal Allergy Keep You From Obtaining Dental Implants?
posted: Feb. 13, 2018.
Dental implants are today’s closest restorative facsimile to natural teeth. And they’re versatile: not only can they replace single teeth but they can also support bridges or dentures.But since one Read more -
Children with Chronic Health Conditions may Need Extra Dental Care
posted: Feb. 05, 2018.
Proactive dental care is an essential part of childhood growth. But that care can be much harder for children with chronic health issues than for healthier children. “Chronic condition” is an Read more -
3 Reasons Why Smoking Doesn't Mix with Dental Implants
posted: Feb. 04, 2018.
If you smoke, you know better than anyone how a hard a habit it is to kick. If you want to quit, it helps to have a motivating reason—like lowering Read more -
Dental Implants Help Your Whole Smile
posted: Jan. 29, 2018.
Discover some of the amazing benefits dental implants will afford your oral health for the long run. Nothing is worse then dealing with tooth loss. While you couldn’t wait for teeth to fall out when Read more -
Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
posted: Jan. 27, 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 -
An Infected or Injured Primary Tooth Can Be Saved - but it's Complicated
posted: Jan. 19, 2018.
Primary (baby) teeth don't last long. But despite their short life span, they do a number of important things, like enabling a child to eat solid food. But perhaps their Read more -
Hidden Sugar Can Jeopardize Your Health
posted: Jan. 11, 2018.
It's easy to go overboard with sweets during the holiday season. But overconsumption of sugar, month after month, can jeopardize your oral and general health. A sugary diet nourishes the Read more -
Why You Should Still Floss with an Implant-Supported Bridge
posted: Jan. 03, 2018.
Losing teeth to tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease is never easy. But with implant-supported bridgework, you can regain lost function and appearance with a restoration that could last for Read more -
Why
posted: Dec. 26, 2017.
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