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You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
posted: May 03, 2020.
Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may have Read more -
What are All-on-4 Dental Implants?
posted: Apr. 29, 2020.
The dental industry is constantly improving and developing new methods and techniques to help patients with dental issues find health and happiness again. Finding the best dental solution starts with Read more -
At What Age Should You Take Your Child to the Dentist?
posted: Apr. 29, 2020.
Most parents might think that kids don’t need to visit the dentist as often as adults. However, this is not the case, in fact, childhood dental checkups are just as Read more -
Prompt Treatment for Gum Disease Could Ultimately Save Your Teeth
posted: Apr. 28, 2020.
Your smile isn’t the same without healthy gums—neither are your teeth, for that matter. So, maintaining your gums by protecting them from periodontal (gum) disease is a top priority.Gum disease Read more -
Diabetes Can Make Getting an Implant Difficult, But Not Impossible
posted: Apr. 23, 2020.
Over 26 million Americans have diabetes, a systemic condition that interferes with maintaining safe levels of blood sugar in the bloodstream. Over time, diabetes can begin to interfere with other Read more -
Friendly Bacteria Can Help Protect Our Mouths From Disease
posted: Apr. 18, 2020.
If you know anything about dental disease, then you know bacteria ranks high on the Usual Suspects list. Tooth decay gets its start from acid produced by bacteria; periodontal (gum) Read more -
NHL Iron Man Keith Yandle Suffers Dental Trauma on Ice
posted: Apr. 13, 2020.
Professional Hockey player Keith Yandle is the current NHL “iron man”—that is, he has earned the distinction of playing in the most consecutive games. On November 23, Yandle was in Read more -
Don't Ignore Tooth Pain - You May Need a Root Canal
posted: Apr. 08, 2020.
Tooth decay is one of the most common diseases in the world, nearly as prevalent as the common cold. It’s also one of the two major dental diseases—the other being Read more -
Watch What Carbs You Eat to Reduce Your Risk of Further Gum Disease
posted: Apr. 03, 2020.
If you’ve had issues with periodontal (gum) disease, no doubt a few things have changed for you. You may be seeing us for dental cleanings and checkups more frequently and Read more -
Orthodontics Could be in Your Smile Makeover Plan
posted: Mar. 29, 2020.
When considering “smile makeover” options, it’s easy to focus on whitening, veneers or implants — techniques and materials focused mainly on the teeth and gums. But if you don’t also Read more -
The Howie Mandel Effect: Avoid Dental Disease Through Daily Brushing and Flossing
posted: Mar. 24, 2020.
Howie Mandel, one of America’s premier television personalities, rarely takes it easy. Whether performing a standup comedy gig or shooting episodes of America’s Got Talent or Deal or No Deal, Read more -
A Topical Fluoride Treatment Could Protect Your Child from Tooth Decay
posted: Mar. 19, 2020.
A lot happens in your child’s mouth from infancy to early adulthood. Not surprisingly, it’s the most active period for development of teeth, gums and jaw structure. Our primary goal Read more -
Your Case of Gingivitis Could Develop into Something More Harmful
posted: Mar. 14, 2020.
That bit of gum bleeding after you brush, along with redness and swelling, are strong signs you have gingivitis, a form of periodontal (gum) disease. Without treatment, though, your gingivitis Read more -
Clear Aligners Make it Easier for Teenagers to have Their Teeth Straightened
posted: Mar. 09, 2020.
Braces can change a person's life — not just their appearance but their dental health as well. To be honest, though, wearing braces are, well, kind of a drag — Read more -
What Tara Lipinski Does to Protect One of Her Most Valuable Assets - Her Smile
posted: Mar. 04, 2020.
Tara Lipinski loves to smile. And for good reason: The Olympic-gold medalist has enjoyed a spectacular career in ladies' figure skating. Besides also winning gold in the U.S. Nationals and Read more -
Extracting a Tooth is a Routine Procedure
posted: Feb. 28, 2020.
Dentists around the world routinely remove diseased or damaged teeth every day. While some extractions require surgery, many don't: Your family dentist can perform these simple extractions, usually with little Read more