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Why Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Couldn't Have Braces
posted: Jan. 25, 2021.
Mayim Bialik has spent a good part of her life in front of TV cameras: first as the child star of the hit comedy series Blossom, and more recently as Read more -
Practice Daily Oral Hygiene to Prevent Calcified Plaque Formation
posted: Jan. 15, 2021.
If you’ve ever heard your dentist or hygienist talk about “calculus,” they’re not referring to a higher branch of mathematics. The calculus on your teeth is something altogether different.Calculus, also Read more -
3 Reasons For Preserving a Decayed Baby Tooth
posted: Jan. 05, 2021.
Tooth decay can be a big problem for children's primary (baby) teeth. It doesn't take long for a tooth to become infected and the infection spread to their neighbors.But since Read more -
Clear Aligners Offer Many Benefits for Young Orthodontic Patients
posted: Dec. 26, 2020.
Once upon a time, braces were the only way to give a teen a straighter smile. It was a given that wearers would endure a couple of years of restricted Read more -
Kevin Bacon's Mango-Slicing Trick and Other Ways to Rid Food Between Your Teeth
posted: Dec. 16, 2020.
During the COVID-19 quarantines, stir-crazy celebrities have been creating some “unique” home videos—like Madonna singing about fried fish to the tune of “Vogue” in her bathroom or Cardi B busting Read more -
Endodontic Treatment Could Save a Tooth in Crisis
posted: Dec. 06, 2020.
Dental patients have amazing options for tooth replacement. Dental implants, for example, can replace the entire tooth, root and crown, giving patients a new tooth nearly as good as the Read more -
A Bonded Retainer Could be a Preferred Choice over a Removable One
posted: Nov. 26, 2020.
If you've known anyone who has worn braces, you know what comes after — wearing a retainer. This can be kind of a letdown after all those months with braces, Read more -
Clean Your Implants Just Like Your Other Teeth
posted: Nov. 16, 2020.
You feel great about your new smile, thanks to dental implants! And you may also be feeling relief as the problems with your former teeth fade into the past.But that Read more -
Vivica Fox and Zendaya Have This in Common: A Gorgeous Smile
posted: Nov. 06, 2020.
Kill Bill fans have been pressing for a third installment of the stylized revenge tale since Kill Bill, Volume 2 hit the theaters in 2004. Finally, filmmaker Quentin Tarantino is Read more -
Transforming a Cleft Lip or Palate into a Beautiful Smile
posted: Oct. 27, 2020.
One of the most common and anguish-filled birth defects is a cleft lip or palate (roof of the mouth). Not only do clefts disrupt the normality of a child’s facial Read more -
Teens with Missing Teeth may need a Temporary Fix Until They're Older
posted: Oct. 17, 2020.
Dental implants are widely considered by both dentists and patients as the premier choice for replacing missing teeth. Unfortunately, implants aren’t the appropriate choice for teenagers with missing teeth.That’s because Read more -
Keep Your Implants Clean to Avoid a Damaging Gum Infection
posted: Oct. 07, 2020.
After years battling disease, your troubled tooth reached its useful life's end. It's been extracted, and we've replaced it with a life-like dental implant. So now, as far as the Read more -
New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
posted: Sep. 27, 2020.
In real life he was a hard-charging basketball player through high school and college. In TV and the movies, he has gone head-to-head with serial killers, assorted bad guys… even Read more -
Don't Panic! Take Methodical Approach to Help Your Child Stop Thumb Sucking
posted: Sep. 17, 2020.
One of the most frequent concerns parents express to us is their child’s thumb or finger sucking habit. The good news, though, is that thumb sucking is a completely normal Read more -
Want to Improve Your Athletic Performance? Try Tuning Up Your Dental Care
posted: Sep. 07, 2020.
After a long hiatus, school athletes are gearing up for another sports year. Given the pandemic, they may be modifying some of their usual habits and practices. But one thing Read more -
Bonded Retainers Provide a Less Noticeable Option for Keeping Teeth Straight
posted: Aug. 28, 2020.
If you're currently undergoing orthodontic treatment, you're no doubt looking forward to the day your braces come off. But that won't end your treatment just yet — you'll need to Read more