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What Tara Lipinski Does to Protect One of Her Most Valuable Assets - Her Smile
posted: May 20, 2022.
Tara Lipinski loves to smile. And for good reason: The Olympic-gold medalist has enjoyed a spectacular career in ladies' figure skating. Besides also winning gold in the U.S. Nationals and Read more -
3 Ways You Might Be Able To Save a Diseased Tooth
posted: May 10, 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 -
Keep Alert for this Extreme Form of Gingivitis
posted: Apr. 30, 2022.
It takes only a few days of inadequate oral hygiene for bacterial plaque to trigger the periodontal (gum) disease gingivitis. Though sometimes subtle, there are signs to watch for like Read more -
Tooth Sensitivity Could Be a Sign of Deeper Problems
posted: Apr. 20, 2022.
If you wince in pain while eating or drinking something hot or cold, you’re not alone: tooth sensitivity afflicts one in three Americans. To understand what’s possibly going on, let’s Read more -
Want To Buy a Dental Crown? The King of Rock and Roll's Is Up for Sale
posted: Apr. 10, 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 -
Knowing How the Mouth and Face Grow Can Improve Bite Treatment
posted: Mar. 31, 2022.
Correcting a bite problem involves more than applying braces. Orthodontists must consider a wide range of factors, including the type of bite problem involved, complications like impacted or missing teeth, Read more -
Developing a Dental Care Strategy Could Save Long-Term Costs
posted: Mar. 21, 2022.
Taking care of your teeth is a life-long endeavor. And like any other aspect of healthcare, it can be costly — from regular dental visits and cleanings to more expensive Read more -
Keep Ahead of Potential Sidetracks to Your Child's Oral Health
posted: Mar. 11, 2022.
From birth to young adulthood, your child's teeth gums and other mouth structures steadily grow and mature. Sometimes, though, problems arise and get in the way of their oral health. Read more -
Jimmy Fallon's Daughter Loses a Tooth on National Television
posted: Mar. 01, 2022.
Even though coronavirus lockdowns have prevented TV hosts from taping live shows, they're still giving us something to watch via virtual interviews. In the process, we're given occasional glimpses into Read more -
Get Ahead of Bite Problems with Interceptive Orthodontics
posted: Feb. 19, 2022.
At any given time some 4 million teens and pre-teens are wearing braces or other orthodontic appliances to correct a malocclusion (poor bite). While most cases are straightforward, some have Read more -
Injury Treatment for an Immature Tooth Could Impact its Long-term Survival
posted: Feb. 09, 2022.
Dental accidents do happen, especially among active tweens and teens. When it does, saving traumatized teeth becomes priority one. It's especially important for these younger age groups whose developing dental Read more -
Stop Root Cavities with Prevention and Prompt Treatment
posted: Jan. 30, 2022.
Tooth decay is a highly destructive dental disease, responsible along with periodontal (gum) disease for most adult tooth loss. And we become even more susceptible to it as we get Read more -
2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
posted: Jan. 20, 2022.
Is a chipped tooth big news? It is if you’re Justin Bieber. When the pop singer recently posted a picture from the dental office to his instagram account, it got Read more -
Do You Need Antibiotics Before Having a Dental Procedure?
posted: Jan. 10, 2022.
Many people have questions about the proper use of antibiotics — especially today, as the overuse of these medications has become a concern. It isn’t necessary for most people to Read more -
Smile Enhancements That Could Make Your Wedding Day Like No Other
posted: Dec. 31, 2021.
Each of life's moments are precious—but some are more precious than others. For one like your wedding day, you want to look your very best.Be sure your teeth and gums Read more -
Replacing a Knocked-Out Tooth Quickly Increases its Survival Chances
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.
Mouth injuries in children and teens are more common than you might think: about one out of three boys and one out of four girls will have experienced an injury Read more