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The Parent-Dentist Partnership: Establishing Better Oral Health for Your Child
posted: Dec. 11, 2014.
As a parent, the task of guiding your children through their physical, mental and social development can sometimes seem overwhelming. That doesn’t have to be the case with their dental Read more -
Bleeding Gums may be a Warning Sign of Gum Disease
posted: Dec. 01, 2014.
If your gums bleed when you brush your teeth, it’s unlikely the cause is brushing too hard. The more common reason (especially if you’re experiencing little to no pain) is Read more -
Actress Blythe Danner Is a Leader in the Fight Against Oral Cancer
posted: Nov. 19, 2014.
After her husband, producer Bruce Paltrow, succumbed to oral cancer in 2002, actress Blythe Danner made it her mission to help save other families from the heartache she and her Read more -
Bone Loss Could be the Reason for Your Loose Dentures
posted: Nov. 11, 2014.
When you first received your removable dentures the fit was firm and comfortable. Lately, though, they’ve become loose, making it difficult to eat or speak without slippage. The problem may not Read more -
To Fight Tooth Decay Reduce "BAD" factors, Promote "SAFE" Ones
posted: Nov. 03, 2014.
Humanity has been waging war against tooth decay for millennia — with this relentless opponent often getting the better of us. Over the last century, however, significant treatment advances have turned Read more -
The Laser Revolution is Changing the Dental Healthcare
posted: Oct. 31, 2014.
Lasers have transformed our everyday lives, especially in healthcare. These intense beams of light of a single wavelength have revolutionized all manner of diagnostics and treatments, from general surgery to Read more -
Braces Are No Hurdle for Olympic Track Star
posted: Oct. 23, 2014.
Lashinda Demus holds the U.S record in the 400 meter hurdles, with a time of 52.47 seconds, the third fastest ever recorded. While her twin 5-year-old boys cheered her Read more -
Periodontal Flap Surgery Accesses Hidden Infection in Gum Tissues
posted: Oct. 15, 2014.
Periodontal gum disease is a relentless enemy to dental health that destroys gum tissue and the teeth’s attachment to the jaw. As it ravages these tissues it often creates periodontal Read more -
Know What to Do - and When - in Case of a Dental Injury
posted: Oct. 07, 2014.
“Don’t panic” is your first priority when faced with a sudden mouth injury. Of course, that may be easier said than done when you or a family member has just Read more -
Saving a Baby Tooth is the Best Option for Permanent Tooth Development
posted: Sep. 29, 2014.
Our “baby” teeth begin appearing around six months of age — by age 10 or 13, they’ve largely been replaced by our permanent teeth. Though their lifespan is relatively short, Read more -
Martha Stewart Shows Off Renovation Work - In Her Mouth!
posted: Sep. 26, 2014.
Martha Stewart has built a flourishing career by showcasing the things she’s designed and made — like floral arrangements, crafts, and even home renovations. Just recently, she was showing off Read more -
Crown Lengthening can Increase Your Restoration Options
posted: Sep. 18, 2014.
A crown is an effective way to save a tooth and restore its form and function. These life-like “caps” that fit over and are permanently attached to teeth have been Read more -
Mini-Implants: Five Things You Should Know
posted: Sep. 10, 2014.
Dental implants are now the gold standard for tooth replacement. Why? Because not only do they offer the longest-lasting method of restoring missing teeth, but they also help mitigate one Read more -
Bone Grafting can put Implants Back on Your Options List
posted: Sep. 02, 2014.
A dental implant can permanently restore the form and function of a missing natural tooth. But there’s an important prerequisite for this smile-transforming therapy — you must have enough bone Read more -
TV Wellness Guru Jillian Michaels Discusses Breaking Her Two Front Teeth
posted: Aug. 29, 2014.
As America's toughest trainer on the hit television program The Biggest Loser, Jillian Michaels helped people learn that they hold the power to change. And if anyone knows about the Read more -
Dental Hygienist - Your Partner in Preventing Disease and Maintaining Oral Health
posted: Aug. 20, 2014.
Keeping up your dental hygiene with daily brushing and flossing is essential to preventing disease and maintaining good oral health. But that doesn’t mean it’s all on your shoulders — Read more