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Are Lasers for Gum Disease Treatment in Our Future?
posted: Jun. 20, 2021.

One of the most important revolutions in healthcare in recent decades is the increasing use of lasers. Now, laser technology is making a showing in dental care for the treatment Read more
Like Johnny Manziel, You May Need an Oral Surgeon for a Major Dental Problem
posted: Jun. 10, 2021.

QB sensation Johnny Manziel has had a varied career in professional football. After playing two seasons for the NFL Cleveland Browns, he quarterbacked for a number of teams in the Read more
Orthodontists Anticipate Future Facial Growth When Treating Poor Bites
posted: May 31, 2021.

Moving teeth to better positions through orthodontics not only improves dental function and health, it can vastly improve your appearance. But to achieve a result that continues to be attractive Read more
Some Bite Problems May Require the Help of Other Tools in Conjunction With Braces
posted: May 21, 2021.

If you're into social media, you might have run across the idea that there's nothing to straightening your teeth. According to some SM influencers, you can even do it yourself Read more
Pain Relievers like Ibuprofen are Effective and Safe - if Used Properly
posted: May 11, 2021.

Managing pain is an important part of dental care — alleviating pain caused by disease or trauma and reducing discomfort during and after treatments. In many of these instances we Read more
You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
posted: May 01, 2021.

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
Effective Hygiene is Key to Preventing Enamel White Spots While Wearing Braces
posted: Apr. 21, 2021.

Finally — your braces are off! A look in the mirror reveals a straighter, more attractive smile. Unfortunately, it may also show something not so attractive — tiny, chalky spots Read more
If You're not a Good Candidate for Dental Implants, Consider Bridgework
posted: Apr. 11, 2021.

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
What's Causing Your Throbbing Toothache?
posted: Apr. 01, 2021.

There are few more painful experiences than a toothache. You can't ignore it: it's as if your mouth is screaming for relief.But while the throbbing pain can tell you something's Read more
Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
posted: Mar. 22, 2021.

We're all tempted occasionally to use our teeth in ways that might risk damage. Hopefully, though, you've never considered anything close to what singer, songwriter and now social media persona Read more
Root Planing Cleans Plaque from Tooth Roots Without Surgery
posted: Mar. 12, 2021.

Periodontal (gum) disease is an aggressive bacterial infection caused by built-up plaque on tooth surfaces. Gum disease results in bone loss and causes loss of attachment from the teeth, leading Read more
Are You Interested in Crowns and Bridges?
posted: Mar. 04, 2021.

Dental Crowns and bridges are some of the most popular options to restore your broken or missing teeth. While they each have slightly different applications, they are both reliable options Read more
Evidence Mounting That Vaping is Hazardous to Your Oral Health
posted: Mar. 02, 2021.

It wasn't too many years ago that e-cigarettes were promoted as a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes. “Vaping” was in and “smoking” was out.But vaping's recent link with certain lung Read more
Replacing a Tooth or Saving it - Which Should you do?
posted: Feb. 20, 2021.

Over a lifetime, teeth can endure temperatures ranging from freezing to near boiling, biting forces of as much as 150 pounds per square inch and a hostile environment teeming with Read more
Emma Roberts Confesses to Having a Major Sweet Tooth While Expecting
posted: Feb. 10, 2021.

Emma Roberts, star of American Horror Story (and niece of actress Julia Roberts), welcomed her first child at the end of 2020. She confessed that her love of sweets made Read more
Keep an Eye on Your Teeth and Gum Health During Cancer Treatment
posted: Jan. 31, 2021.

If you’re facing cancer treatment, we wish you the best outcome possible. Treating this disease has advanced tremendously in recent decades, but the available options are still often challenging to Read more

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