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Extracting Wisdom Teeth Now May Prevent Dental Problems Later
posted: May 27, 2022.
The reason for extracting a tooth may be all too obvious — the tooth is too decayed or damaged to attempt saving. The reason for extracting a wisdom tooth, on Read more -
Be on the Alert for White Spots on Teeth While Wearing Braces
posted: May 22, 2022.
While wearing braces is the path to a healthier and more attractive smile, it can be a difficult journey. One of your biggest challenges will be keeping your teeth clean Read more -
4 Things You Can Do to Make Flossing Easier
posted: May 17, 2022.
Nothing is more devilishly delicious than hearing someone dish on some celebrity gossip—especially if the "disher" is intimately involved with the "dishee." Consider this juicy morsel: Singer Katy Perry revealed Read more -
Follow These 4 Tips for More Comfortable Eating With Chronic Jaw Pain
posted: May 12, 2022.
Eating is like breathing: We often do it without much thought. But if you suffer from chronic jaw pain, every bite can get your attention—and not in a good way. Read more -
Removable or Fixed: Choosing the Right Orthodontic Retainer for You
posted: May 07, 2022.
Anyone who's worn braces celebrates that day they finally come off. But while this marks the end of the actual teeth-straightening process, it's just the beginning of the next phase—wearing Read more -
3 Ways You Might Be Able To Save a Diseased Tooth
posted: May 02, 2022.
Dental implants have made a big splash since their arrival over three decades ago. Removing and replacing a troublesome tooth with an implant now often seems like a no-brainer.But before Read more -
Take It From Taylor Swift - Losing Your Orthodontic Retainer is No Fun
posted: Apr. 27, 2022.
For nearly two decades, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has dominated the pop and country charts. In December she launched her ninth studio album, called evermore, and in January she delighted fans Read more -
Dental Implants Are Even More Advanced, Thanks To These Other Technologies
posted: Apr. 22, 2022.
When dental implants hit the scene in the 1980s, they revolutionized the field of dental restorations. But as groundbreaking as they were then, they're even more advanced now.Some of the Read more -
Include Limitations on Sugar in Your Tooth Decay Prevention Strategy
posted: Apr. 17, 2022.
We’ve waged war for decades against tooth decay through oral hygiene and the increasing use of fluoride, nature’s “super weapon” against this disease. And yet, tooth decay remains a significant Read more -
'Prepless' Veneers can Transform Your Smile Without Altering Your Teeth
posted: Apr. 12, 2022.
Porcelain veneers represent one of the best values in cosmetic dentistry, capable of radically changing a person’s smile with little tooth surface preparation. Still, the small amount of tooth enamel Read more -
Want To Buy a Dental Crown? The King of Rock and Roll's Is Up for Sale
posted: Apr. 07, 2022.
Although Elvis Presley left us more than four decades ago, he still looms large over popular culture. It's not uncommon, then, for personal items like his guitars, his revolver collection Read more -
Chronic Stress Could Be Damaging Your Dental Health
posted: Apr. 02, 2022.
We're all quite familiar with the impact chronic stress can have on our minds and emotions. But stress can also take a toll on physical well-being, even basic physiology like Read more -
Tell Your Dentist if You're Having a Shingles Outbreak
posted: Mar. 28, 2022.
Shingles is a painful viral infection that could potentially recur in sufferers for years. It causes painful skin rashes, general nerve pain, fever and fatigue. In extreme cases, it can Read more -
Children with Chronic Health Conditions may Need Extra Dental Care
posted: Mar. 23, 2022.
Proactive dental care is an essential part of childhood growth. But that care can be much harder for children with chronic health issues than for healthier children.“Chronic condition” is an Read more -
Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
posted: Mar. 18, 2022.
Multi-platinum recording artist Janet Jackson has long been known for her dazzling smile. And yet, Jackson admitted to InStyle Magazine that her trademark smile was once a major source of Read more -
Why the Treatment Model for Your Jaw Joint Disorder Matters
posted: Mar. 13, 2022.
Your temporomandibular joints (TMJ), located where your lower jaw meets the skull, play an essential role in nearly every mouth function. It’s nearly impossible to eat or speak without them.Likewise, Read more