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Troubling Data Says Smoking Marijuana Could Worsen Gum Disease
posted: Nov. 12, 2021.
It seems with each new election cycle another U.S. state legalizes marijuana use. It remains a flashpoint issue that intersects politics, law and morality, but there's another aspect that Read more -
Troubling Data Says Smoking Marijuana Could Worsen Gum Disease
posted: Nov. 12, 2021.
It seems with each new election cycle another U.S. state legalizes marijuana use. It remains a flashpoint issue that intersects politics, law and morality, but there's another aspect that Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
There's More We Can Do About Tooth Decay Besides "Drill and Fill"
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.
Until recently, the standard treatment for tooth decay remained essentially the same for nearly a century: Remove any decayed structure, then prepare and fill the cavity. But that singular Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
After a Devastating Injury, Prompt Action Saved Singer Carly Pearce's Smile
posted: Oct. 23, 2021.
Performing for an awards show is a quite a feather in an entertainer's cap. So, up-and-coming country music star Carly Pearce was obviously excited when she gained a slot Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Osteoporosis Can Cause Complications For Some Types of Dental Work
posted: Oct. 13, 2021.
October 20th is World Osteoporosis Day, putting the spotlight on this degenerative bone condition and the impact it has on millions of people. Not only does it significantly increase Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A Healthy Diet Is an Important Part of Your Dental Disease Prevention Plan
posted: Oct. 03, 2021.
If you think brushing and flossing and regular dental visits are all you need to do to avoid dental disease, you're missing a key component in your prevention plan. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Removing a Tooth Could Help Correct This Particular Bite Problem
posted: Sep. 23, 2021.
Dentists extract millions of teeth each year, mostly because of disease. But sometimes a healthy tooth is removed to gain a more favorable, long-term dental health outcome. An example of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Are Your Teeth Sensitive to Whitening like Drew Barrymore's? Here's What You Can Do
posted: Sep. 13, 2021.
Best known for her roles in E.T. and Ever After, and more recently as a suburban mom/zombie on Netflix's Santa Clarita Diet, Drew Barrymore is now bringing her trademark Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Straightening Your Teeth Could Rejuvenate Your Smile
posted: Sep. 03, 2021.
Advanced cosmetic dental techniques are helping people around the world achieve their dream smiles. But long before many of these procedures existed, straightening teeth with braces could make a Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
4 Ways Your Child's Dental Health Can Get Off to a Good Start This New School Year
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.
If your kids are getting ready to start back with in-person school this year, you've no doubt began stocking up on new clothes and classroom supplies. Right before school Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Safely Remove a Loose Baby Tooth for a Happy Tooth Fairy Encounter
posted: Aug. 14, 2021.
Although Santa Claus has Christmas and the Easter Bunny has Easter, neither of these mythical characters has a day just for them (unless you count the Feast of Saint Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Emma Roberts Confesses to Having a Major Sweet Tooth While Expecting
posted: Aug. 04, 2021.
Emma Roberts, star of American Horror Story (and niece of actress Julia Roberts), welcomed her first child at the end of 2020. She confessed that her love of sweets Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
This One Cosmetic Method Could Improve a Multiple of Tooth Flaws
posted: Jul. 25, 2021.
You could have an unattractive smile because of a chipped tooth or one slightly out of alignment. Or, it could be both of the above, plus some heavy staining Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
A Better Version of a Denture or Bridge With Dental Implants
posted: Jul. 15, 2021.
A wise sage once said the largest room in the world is the "room for improvement." Indeed, many modern advances would never have happened if someone hadn't first asked, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Surgical Cleft Correction Candidate for a Modern Day Miracle
posted: Jul. 05, 2021.
Once consigned to an extraordinary divine intervention, the term "miracle" is often used today for anything out of the ordinary. But even if the usage has become a little Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
posted: Jun. 25, 2021.
We're all tempted occasionally to use our teeth in ways that might risk damage. Hopefully, though, you've never considered anything close to what singer, songwriter and now social media Read moreCategory: Oral Health