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What You Should do About This Bizarre Drug Side Effect
posted: Jan. 19, 2022.
Drugs play an indispensable role in treating disease. For example, life without antibiotics would be much more precarious—common infections we think nothing of now would suddenly become life-threatening.But even the Read more -
Implant-Supported Dentures Provide Better Fit and may Stop Bone Loss
posted: Jan. 14, 2022.
Your dentures have served you well over the years. Lately, though, you’ve noticed the fit loosening in the lower denture. It’s not a new problem: you’ve had them refitted a Read more -
As the New Year Begins, Here's a Fresh Look at the Effects of Alcohol on Your Oral Health
posted: Jan. 09, 2022.
Throughout much of the world, January 1st signifies the first day of a brand new year. It's also commemorated by many as National Hangover Day—aptly so, as scores of New Read more -
Answers to Common Questions About Teeth Whitening
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.
One of the easiest ways to upgrade your smile is to have your teeth whitened. In just one dental visit, whitening could transform your teeth from dull and dingy to Read more -
Periodontal Maintenance Can Help You Avoid Another Episode of Gum Disease
posted: Dec. 30, 2021.
To keep a healthy smile, brushing and flossing your teeth every day should be at the top of your to-do list, along with regular dental visits. Dental visits are usually Read more -
3 Questions You Should Ask Before Undergoing Adult Orthodontics
posted: Dec. 25, 2021.
Think you're too old to have your teeth straightened? While we automatically pair “teenager” with “braces,” at least one in five orthodontic patients are adults. And there's many more that Read more -
How to Find Just the Right Toothbrush for You
posted: Dec. 20, 2021.
If you think there's not much difference between toothbrushes, a quick look on a retail oral care aisle might change your mind. About the only thing toothbrushes really have in Read more -
We'll Help You Maintain Your Oral Health After Gum Disease
posted: Dec. 15, 2021.
It’s been a long road back to oral health for you after periodontal (gum) disease. But after several plaque removal sessions and perhaps even surgical procedures to address deep infection, Read more -
3 Ways to Correct a Smile With Missing Incisors
posted: Dec. 10, 2021.
In the classic holiday film, It's a Wonderful Life, George Bailey sees what life would be like if he'd never been born. In a variation on the theme, imagine your Read more -
Implants Streamline Dental Work Upgrades for Gradual Tooth Loss
posted: Dec. 05, 2021.
One day, you lose one… followed by another…and then another. And then, after years of dental disease, you finally lose all your remaining teeth.But between the first tooth lost and Read more -
New Year, New Smile
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.
In the winter months, when the daylight hours grow few, we celebrate the season with holiday lights and good cheer. This season of hope and renewal also gives us a Read more -
We may Need to Build up the Bone in Your Jaw before Implants
posted: Nov. 25, 2021.
Dental implant technology has advanced at such an astounding rate in recent years that you can now walk into a dentist's office with a problem tooth and out the same Read more -
Though not Always Seen, it's Still Important to Replace a Missing Back Tooth
posted: Nov. 20, 2021.
Your front teeth are the stars of your smile — so it makes perfect sense to replace them if they’re missing. But is it really necessary to replace a largely Read more -
Removing Hardened Plaque Reduces Your Risk of Disease
posted: Nov. 15, 2021.
When you floss (you do floss, right?), you probably notice a sticky, yellowish substance called plaque stuck to the thread. This thin film of tiny food particles and bacteria is Read more -
Curb Your Carb Consumption to Boost Your Defenses Against Gum Disease
posted: Nov. 10, 2021.
You're doing the right things to avoid the return of gum disease: brushing and flossing every day, dental visits on a regular basis and watching for symptoms of another infection. Read more -
4 Things You Can Do As an Adult Caregiver to Ensure Their Best Oral Health
posted: Nov. 05, 2021.
More than 50 million Americans care for an adult neighbor, friend or family member who can't care for themselves. A major part of that care is looking out for their Read more
