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Your Child's Impacted Front Teeth can be Saved - but Don't Wait too Long
posted: May 18, 2022.
Children's permanent teeth normally erupt over several years after first forming below the gum line. All their permanent teeth should come in by the time they reach early adolescence.Unfortunately, this Read more -
Don't Let These Aging Pitfalls Rob You of Good Oral Health Later in Life
posted: May 08, 2022.
Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z—we're all different. But regardless of our particular birth generation, we do have one thing in common: we're all getting older. Sooner (Boomers) or later Read more -
Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
posted: Apr. 28, 2022.
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 -
OTC Pain Relievers Usually Enough to Relieve Post-Procedure Mouth Discomfort
posted: Apr. 18, 2022.
Because the mouth is one of the most sensitive areas of the body, we go to great lengths to eliminate pain and discomfort associated with dental work. Anesthesia, both local Read more -
Protect Your All-Star's Face and Mouth With This Essential Safety Equipment
posted: Apr. 08, 2022.
Ah, it's spring! As temperatures rise, parents and their "cubs" venture out of their winter dens to enjoy the renewed warmth of the outdoors. April especially marks the height of Read more -
You May Need to Postpone an Upcoming Dental Visit if You Have Shingles
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.
Chicken pox is a common viral infection that usually occurs during childhood. Although the disease symptoms only last a short time, the virus that caused it may remain, lying dormant Read more -
Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen: A Celebrity Couple's Secrets for a Beautiful Smile
posted: Mar. 19, 2022.
Love at first sight—it's an endearing notion found in movies and novels, but perhaps we're a little skeptical about it happening in real life. Then again, maybe it does once Read more -
This Temporary RPD Could Sustain Your Smile While You Wait For Implants
posted: Mar. 09, 2022.
Dental implants are often the ideal choice to replace missing teeth. Unfortunately, "ideal" and "affordable" don't always align simultaneously for people. Even if implants are right for you, you may Read more -
Preventing Dental Disease Starts with Assessing Your Unique Risk
posted: Feb. 27, 2022.
Over the last century dentistry has acquired the knowledge, techniques and treatments to prevent or minimize tooth decay. With this enhanced knowledge we’ve amassed a wealth of data about what Read more -
Antibiotics Could Help Ensure your Implant Surgery is Successful
posted: Feb. 17, 2022.
If you're considering dental implants to replace one or more missing teeth, you'll need to undergo a minor to moderate surgical procedure (depending on the number of implants) to install Read more -
Diamond Fangs Not Your Thing? There are Subtler Ways to Get a More Attractive Smile
posted: Feb. 07, 2022.
Fashion designer and reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian recently displayed some unusual dental work to her followers on Instagram. The eldest Kardashian sister showed off her new diamond-encrusted canine teeth, Read more -
A Long-Term Orthodontic Strategy Could Help Ensure an Attractive Smile Later in Life
posted: Jan. 28, 2022.
Orthodontics relies on certain mechanics in the mouth to move teeth to better positions. As the specialty has advanced, we've become ever more precise in moving teeth with braces, the Read more -
How a New Approach to Treating Decay Could Benefit You
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.
Dental caries (tooth decay) is a leading cause of tooth loss. But with prompt diagnosis and care we can often stop it before it causes too much damage.The traditional treatment Read more -
Removing Teeth Could Aid Orthodontic Treatment
posted: Jan. 08, 2022.
There's usually more to straightening a smile than simply applying braces. That's why an orthodontist takes the time first to learn all they can about a patient's bite and, depending Read more -
Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
posted: Dec. 29, 2021.
When they’re introducing a new movie, actors often take a moment to pay tribute to the people who helped make it happen — like, you know, their dentists. At least Read more -
Knowing How the Mouth and Face Grow Can Improve Bite Treatment
posted: Dec. 19, 2021.
Correcting a bite problem involves more than applying braces. Orthodontists must consider a wide range of factors, including the type of bite problem involved, complications like impacted or missing teeth, Read more