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Gain a Brighter Smile With Teeth Whitening
posted: Sep. 10, 2021.

Are you unhappy with your dull smile? One visit to Dr. Colin Osborne's Lumberton, NC, office can erase years of dental stains. Teeth whitening offers a simple way to enhance Read more
Removing a Tooth Could Help Correct This Particular Bite Problem
posted: Sep. 08, 2021.

Dentists extract millions of teeth each year, mostly because of disease. But sometimes a healthy tooth is removed to gain a more favorable, long-term dental health outcome.An example of this Read more
Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
posted: Aug. 29, 2021.

The movie Bohemian Rhapsody celebrates the iconic rock band Queen and its legendary lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury. But when we see pictures of the flamboyant singer, many fans both old Read more
Keep Your New Straightened Smile Straight With an Orthodontic Retainer
posted: Aug. 19, 2021.

You can't correct a poor bite with braces or clear aligners overnight: Even the most cut-and-dried case can still require a few years to move teeth where they should be. Read more
Gum Recession Can Rob You of Your Smile and Your Dental Health Too
posted: Jul. 30, 2021.

If it seems like your teeth are getting longer as you get older, it's unlikely they're magically growing. More likely, your gums are shrinking or receding from your teeth. Besides Read more
Mike Tyson: The Prizefighter Prizes His Unique Smile
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.

Mike Tyson made a splash when he faced off against sharks during the Discovery Channel's Shark Week 2020. But there's bigger news for fans of the former undisputed world heavyweight Read more
Lasers Poised to Transform Current Treatment for Gum Disease
posted: Jul. 10, 2021.

While lasers still seem like science fiction, they’ve been used commercially (and medically) for decades. But there’s still room for growth in practical applications with this developing technology. One promising Read more
How to Keep Tooth Wearing to a Minimum as you Age
posted: Jun. 30, 2021.

One of the unfortunate aspects of aging is tooth wear. Depending on your diet, years of biting and chewing can cause enamel along the biting surfaces to erode. Your body Read more
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

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