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Dental Care of Prime Importance for Children with Special Health Needs
posted: Feb. 28, 2022.
Children’s ailments come and go, and thankfully most are relatively minor. Some children, however, have impaired health caused by a more serious, chronic disease. For them, the condition impacts not Read more -
New Minimally Invasive Techniques are Improving Tooth Decay Treatment
posted: Feb. 23, 2022.
Although techniques and materials have changed, dentists still follow basic principles for treating tooth decay that date from the late 19th Century. And for good reason: They work. These principles Read more -
Keep an Eye on Your Oral Health during Cancer Treatment
posted: Feb. 18, 2022.
A third of people treated for cancer develop adverse side effects within their mouth. But while these effects can be devastating to teeth and gums, there are ways to minimize Read more -
5 Tips For Keeping Your Tooth Enamel Healthy
posted: Feb. 13, 2022.
You know what people say: "Protect your tooth enamel, and it will protect your teeth." Then again, maybe you've never heard anyone say that—but it's still true. Super strong enamel Read more -
What's Involved in Getting a Dental Implant?
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.
Although the term "surgery" is broad enough to drive a proverbial truck through, we can roughly categorize procedures as either major or minor. Installing an implant is decidedly in the Read more -
4 Things You Can Do to Keep Your Children's Dental Development on Track
posted: Feb. 03, 2022.
After spending much time and expense to keep your kids healthy, you're probably well-acquainted with your family physician. Similarly, you should be just as chummy with your family dentist: That's Read more -
For Your Teeth's Sake, Exercise Caution Consuming Energy or Sports Drinks
posted: Jan. 29, 2022.
Energy drink makers would have you believe their products are a healthy rehydration choice for athletes while also giving them keener focus and renewed vitality. But before adding them to Read more -
Severe Dental Injuries May Require Endodontic Treatment
posted: Jan. 24, 2022.
If you regularly participate in sports or other physical activity, you’re at a higher risk for dental injuries. While chipped teeth are the most common result of these injuries, a Read more -
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
