• posted: Apr. 19, 2019
• retainer

Some moviegoers have been known to crunch popcorn, bite their fingers or grab their neighbor’s hands during the intense scenes of a thriller. But for one fan, the on-screen Read More

• posted: Apr. 09, 2019
• dry mouth

If you were asked to identify the number one mouth problem affecting dental health, what would you name? Toothaches? Poor hygiene? Jaw joint issues? Believe it or not, the top Read More

• posted: Mar. 30, 2019

Dental implants can do more than replace individual teeth — a few well-placed implants can support other restorations like a fixed bridge. The natural integration that occurs between the Read More

• posted: Mar. 20, 2019
• nutrition,  sugar

Tooth decay doesn't appear out of nowhere. It begins with bacteria, which produce acid that softens and erodes tooth enamel. Without adequate enamel protection, cavities can develop. So, one of Read More

• posted: Mar. 10, 2019
• celebrity smiles,  mouthguards

Basketball isn't a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While Read More

• posted: Mar. 06, 2019
• crowns

Do you have any dental crowns? Did the process take a long time? Good news! Today's dental crowns are beautiful and durable, and you can receive one in a single Read More

• posted: Feb. 28, 2019
• local anesthesia

Long ago dental work could be painful and stressful—often for both patient and practitioner. Thankfully, that time is long past: today, most procedures are painless in large part due Read More

• posted: Feb. 18, 2019
• artificial sweeteners

Refined sugar is a prime food source for disease-causing oral bacteria. As bacteria consume sugar they produce high levels of acid that over time can erode enamel and leave Read More

• posted: Feb. 08, 2019
• tooth erosion

Tooth enamel erosion is a serious issue for many children that can result in permanent impairment of oral health. The problem isn’t just bacterial acid that causes tooth decay Read More

• posted: Jan. 29, 2019
• celebrity smiles,  dental injury

While the sport of golf may not look too dangerous from the sidelines, players know it can sometimes lead to mishaps. There are accidents involving golf carts and clubs, Read More

• posted: Jan. 19, 2019
• dental implants,  dentures

People have depended on dentures for generations—and they still do. That's because they work, both in restoring dental function and a smile marred by missing teeth. But they have one Read More

• posted: Jan. 17, 2019
• orthodontics,  braces,  Invisalign

Invisalign is an innovative orthodontic method for straightening your smile that comes with multiple benefits. One of the major benefits of Invisalign is that it is discreet, unlike more traditional Read More

• posted: Jan. 09, 2019
• tooth decay

Dental caries (tooth decay) is a leading cause of tooth loss. But with prompt diagnosis and care we can often stop it before it causes too much damage. The traditional Read More

• posted: Dec. 30, 2018
• mouthguard

Even after losing a tooth in an on-court collision with an opposing player, Isaiah Thomas didn’t slow down. The Boston Celtics point guard completed the play…and the rest of Read More

• posted: Dec. 20, 2018
• celebrity smiles,  wisdom teeth

When die-hard music fans hear that their favorite performer is canceling a gig, it’s a big disappointment—especially if the excuse seems less than earth-shaking. Recently, British pop sensation Dua Read More

• posted: Dec. 10, 2018
• oral hygiene

For over half a century, dentists have promoted a proven strategy for sound dental health. Not only is this strategy effective, it’s simple too: brush and floss every day, Read More