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No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
posted: Jul. 02, 2016.
Sure, it’s big news when celebs tweet selfies from the dental office… if you’re still living in the 20th century. But in Hollywood today, it’s harder to say who Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
That Small Mouth Sore is Likely Nothing - but Still Have it Checked
posted: Jun. 17, 2016.
If you notice a small sore or a change in the appearance of the tissues inside your mouth, don’t panic. It’s likely a common, minor ailment that appears on Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your Teeth Whitening Options
posted: Jun. 13, 2016.
Discover the many ways you can get your smile radiant again. With summer fast approaching you may have a lot of weddings on the docket. Perhaps yours is even coming up. Read moreCategory: Oral Health, Dental Procedures -
Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
posted: Jun. 02, 2016.
You might think David Copperfield leads a charmed life:Â He can escape from ropes, chains, and prison cells, make a Learjet or a railroad car disappear, and even appear Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Oral Irrigation can be an Effective Alternative to Traditional Flossing
posted: May 18, 2016.
Great oral hygiene is built on two principal tasks — daily brushing and flossing. Brushing removes plaque — a thin film of bacteria and food particles — from broad Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A Toothless Tiger?
posted: May 03, 2016.
Let’s say you’re traveling to Italy to surprise your girlfriend, who is competing in an alpine ski race… and when you lower the scarf that’s covering your face, you Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
There's Still Hope for a Re-Infected Tooth After Root Canal Treatment
posted: Apr. 18, 2016.
Most first-time root canal treatments achieve their purpose in saving an internally decayed tooth and extending its life to match those of the patient’s non-decayed teeth. Occasionally, though, a Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
posted: Apr. 10, 2016.
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 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Keep Your Teeth Straightening Your Secret
posted: Apr. 07, 2016.
There is no question that straight, well-aligned teeth are the hallmark of a beautiful, confident smile. Even with cosmetic improvements like professional teeth whitening or a few well placed dental Read moreCategory: Oral Health, Dental Procedures -
Removable Dentures Remain a Viable Option for People with Total Tooth Loss
posted: Mar. 26, 2016.
Although highly preventable, total tooth loss continues to affect millions of people worldwide, harming their nutrition, health and social standing. In the United States alone, a quarter of adults Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
posted: Mar. 11, 2016.
Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The Case for Moving Just a Few Teeth Orthodontically
posted: Feb. 25, 2016.
We often associate orthodontics with moving several teeth on the upper or lower arches (or both) with braces or clear aligners. But not all patients require a major endeavor Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How Sealants Help Protect Your Teeth
posted: Feb. 12, 2016.
How Do Sealants Help Protect My Child’s Teeth? What you need to know about dental sealants. There are deep grooves and crevices in the chewing surfaces of your child’s molars and Read moreCategory: Oral Health, Dental Procedures -
Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
posted: Feb. 10, 2016.
Cavities can happen even before a baby has his first piece of candy. This was the difficult lesson actor David Ramsey of the TV shows Arrow and Dexter learned Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Stopping Tooth Decay Could Require Root Canal Treatment
posted: Jan. 19, 2016.
It’s absolutely critical to stop tooth decay and repair any damage to tooth structure. Hopefully, we’ve caught it early in the enamel and dentin where we’re able to repair Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Signs you have a cavity
posted: Jan. 07, 2016.
For many adults, making an appointment to see the dentist twice a year, or worrying about the formation of new cavities for that matter, can be low on the list Read moreCategory: Oral Health, Dental Procedures