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Surgically Accessing Sinuses can Help Grow New Bone for Implants
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 24, 2018.
Dental implants are by far the best way to replace missing teeth. But they do more than improve your smile: they can restore your ability to eat, chew and
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Category: Dental Procedures
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A Root Canal Treatment can Save Your Tooth and Relieve Pain
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 14, 2018.
One of the most effective techniques for saving decayed or injured teeth is the root canal treatment. Yet when many people hear they need it, they become nervous at
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(Don't) Break It Like Beckham
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 04, 2018.
During his former career as a professional footballer (that's a soccer star to U.S. sports fans) David Beckham was known for his skill at “bending” a soccer ball. His
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Orthodontists can Use Other Tools with Braces for Complex Bite Problems
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 24, 2018.
Braces utilize the mouth’s existing teeth-moving mechanism by applying pressure in the direction of the desired movement. This is done with a wire laced through metal brackets affixed to
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Tips to Brighten Your Summer Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 14, 2018.
In summer, there is no shortage of occasions to show off your smile. Whether attending a wedding, graduation celebration, family reunion or neighborhood barbecue, you’ll want to look your
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Cleft Repair can Restore a Smile, Change a Life
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 04, 2018.
Oral and facial clefts are among the most common and heartbreaking of birth defects. Clefts make feeding or even breathing difficult and can affect speech development.
But there's one other
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 25, 2018.
Can you have healthy teeth and still have gum disease? Absolutely! And if you don’t believe us, just ask actor David Ramsey. The cast member of TV hits such
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Category: Oral Health
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The Perils of a Loose Permanent Tooth - and What to do About it
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 15, 2018.
A loose baby tooth is normal and expected; a loose permanent tooth is quite another matter: it’s an advanced sign of disease that could lead to losing the tooth.
The
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Category: Oral Health
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4 Things You Should Focus on During Pregnancy for Optimal Dental Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 05, 2018.
Pregnancy creates enormous changes in your physical body. These changes, especially on the hormonal level, can impact many aspects of your health including teeth and gums.
While it’s easy to
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Category: Oral Health
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Keep Your Smile Beautiful...in April and Beyond
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 25, 2018.
There are well-known holidays on the calendar this month, but here’s one that might have escaped your notice: “Keep America Beautiful Month,” which is observed throughout April! At this
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 15, 2018.
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
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Category: Dental Procedures
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3 Fluoride Sources You Should Monitor for Your Family's Dental Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 31, 2018.
Fluoride is an important weapon in the fight against tooth decay. Fluoride consumption and other applications are especially beneficial during children's dental development for building strong teeth long-term.
But the
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Category: Oral Health
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3 Things You May Not Know About Orthodontics
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 16, 2018.
It’s a common sight to see someone wearing braces—and not just teens or pre-teens. In the last few decades, people in their adult years (even late in life) are
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Although a Challenge, Chronically Ill Children Need Tooth Decay Prevention
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 01, 2018.
Families of children with chronic conditions face many challenges. One that often takes a back seat to other pressing needs is the prevention of tooth decay. But although difficult,
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Category: Oral Health
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How Teeth Whitening Brings Out Tara Lipinski's Winning Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 14, 2018.
What does it take to win a gold medal in figure skating at the Winter Olympics? Years and years of practice…a great routine…and a fantastic smile. When Tara Lipinski
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Why it's Worth the Effort to Save a Problem Baby Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 30, 2018.
There are usually two moments when primary (“baby”) teeth generate excitement in your family: when you first notice them in your child’s mouth, and when they come out (and
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Category: Oral Health