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Focus on These 4 Oral Health Areas While Caring for an Older Family Member
posted: May 26, 2021.
Millions of people are currently caring for an elderly family member. If that describes your family, then you know how overwhelming that responsibility can be at times. A part of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
AGT's Simon Cowell Updates His Smile With Veneers and So Can You!
posted: May 16, 2021.
It's been a rough year for all of us, but especially for Simon Cowell. The famous entrepreneur and brutally honest talent judge on American Idol and America's Got Talent Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
3 Tips to Make Mealtimes More Enjoyable With TMD
posted: May 06, 2021.
Dinnertime is a great opportunity to enjoy not only your meal, but also the company of friends and family. But a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) can drain the pleasure Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Ways Alcohol Could Affect Your Oral Health
posted: Apr. 26, 2021.
Fermented and distilled beverages have been a part of human culture for millennia. They help us celebrate the joys of life and the companionship of family and friends. But Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
An Eating Disorder May Show Itself in The Mouth
posted: Apr. 16, 2021.
Although dental care is our primary focus, we dentists are also on the lookout for other health problems that may manifest in the mouth. That's why we're sometimes the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
As Antetokounmpo Knows, Even an NBA Star Can Be Sidelined by a Toothache
posted: Apr. 06, 2021.
The NBA's reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo may seem unstoppable, but he proved no match for a troubled tooth. Antetokounmpo, the self-proclaimed “Greek Freak,” missed one of the final three Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Not Getting a Good Night's Sleep? Your Dentist May Be Able to Help
posted: Mar. 27, 2021.
If you live an average lifespan, you'll spend more than 200,000 hours in blissful slumber. It's not a waste, though: You absolutely need this much sleep to maintain optimum Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
We May Be Able To Treat Some Bite Problems Early
posted: Mar. 17, 2021.
In any given year, 4 million tweens and teens are in the process of having their teeth straightened with braces or clear aligners. It's so common we tend to Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
The Causes of Chronic Jaw Pain Might Be Similar To Fibromyalgia
posted: Mar. 07, 2021.
Chronic joint pain (temporomandibular joint disorder or TMD) in and of itself can make life miserable. But TMD may not be the only debilitating condition you're contending with—it's quite Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Porcelain Veneers Transform Real Housewives Star's Smile Spoiled by Teeth Grinding
posted: Feb. 25, 2021.
Dorit Kemsley isn't shy. Best known to fans as an outspoken and sometimes outrageous cast member of the reality show Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kemsley is never reticent Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
6 Signs Your Child Could Be Developing a Poor Bite
posted: Feb. 15, 2021.
If your child has seen the dentist regularly, and brushed and flossed daily, there's a good chance they've avoided advanced tooth decay. But another problem might already be growing Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How You Can Prevent Teeth Grinding From Damaging Your Oral Health
posted: Feb. 05, 2021.
Life has changed dramatically over the centuries. But although our ancient forebears wouldn't recognize much of our modern world, they would be well acquainted with one particular oral habit Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Keep Your New Straightened Smile Straight With an Orthodontic Retainer
posted: Jan. 26, 2021.
You can't correct a poor bite with braces or clear aligners overnight: Even the most cut-and-dried case can still require a few years to move teeth where they should Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Jimmy Fallon's Daughter Loses a Tooth on National Television
posted: Jan. 16, 2021.
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 Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Tips for Winter Tooth Sensitivity
posted: Jan. 06, 2021.
If a breath of crisp winter air makes you say, “Ouch!” you're not alone. According to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, one of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
This Laser Procedure Promises Big Benefits for Gum Disease Treatment
posted: Dec. 27, 2020.
Over the years, dentists have become quite proficient in treating even the most severe periodontal (gum) disease. Many of these positive outcomes are achieved through manual effort using simple Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures