• posted: Oct. 30, 2020
• celebrity smiles,  dental injuries,  mouthguards

Professional Hockey player Keith Yandle is the current NHL “iron man”—that is, he has earned the distinction of playing in the most consecutive games. On November 23, Yandle was Read More

• posted: Oct. 20, 2020
• missing teeth

On the way to adulthood, permanent teeth steadily erupt until, if all goes normally, you have a full set of teeth. Sometimes, though, one or more teeth may fail Read More

• posted: Oct. 10, 2020
• oral hygiene,  oral health

Search online for “right tool for the job” and you'll get over a billion results related to everything from baking cakes to repairing cars. It's also just as applicable Read More

• posted: Sep. 30, 2020
• dental implants

A fair number of people with total tooth loss have arrived at this point after a long history of dental issues. It's quite likely they've had a series of Read More

• posted: Sep. 20, 2020
• celebrity smiles,  orthodontic treatment

If you're well past your teen years, you probably have several reasons for not straightening your crooked smile: the expense, the time and the embarrassment of being a 30-, Read More

• posted: Sep. 10, 2020
• mouthguards

It's September—and that means football season is underway. Whether you're playing, spectating or managing a fantasy team, the action is about to ramp up. Unfortunately, increased “action” also includes Read More

• posted: Aug. 31, 2020
• snoring,  sleep apnea

If your sleeping partner snores, it could be more than an annoyance: it could be a sign of sleep apnea. This occurs when air flow into the lungs becomes Read More

• posted: Aug. 21, 2020
• snoring,  sleep apnea

Millions of people have obstructive sleep apnea—and some don’t even realize it. That’s because even though these airway-blocking episodes can occur several times a night, they may only last Read More

• posted: Aug. 11, 2020
• celebrity smiles,  braces,  orthodontic treatment

The 2019 Grammy Awards was a star-studded night packed with memorable performances. One standout came from the young Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, who sang a powerful duet of his Read More

• posted: Aug. 01, 2020
• dental care

It's a sad fact: Many people postpone needed dental treatment because of their finances. There's no doubt that treatments for many tooth and gum problems can be expensive. But Read More

• posted: Jul. 22, 2020
• jaw pain

Eating is like breathing: We often do it without much thought. But if you suffer from chronic jaw pain, every bite can get your attention—and not in a good Read More

• posted: Jul. 12, 2020
• tooth pain

If you have tooth pain, we want to know about it. No, really—we want to know all about it. Is the pain sharp or dull? Is it emanating from Read More

• posted: Jul. 09, 2020
• dental implants

Honolulu dental implants can restore your smile by filling in the gaps where teeth are missing. There are several benefits to replacing lost teeth with dental implants as they are Read More

• posted: Jul. 02, 2020
• celebrity smiles,  chipped tooth

The Golden Globes ceremony is a night when Hollywood stars shine their brightest. At the recent red-carpet event, leading man Viggo Mortensen had plenty to smile about: Green Book, Read More

• posted: Jun. 22, 2020
• oral hygiene

You already know the basics for healthy and attractive teeth and gums: brush and floss every day; and have your teeth cleaned and checked by a dentist every six Read More

• posted: Jun. 12, 2020
• gum disease

Periodontal (gum) disease often involves more than gum inflammation. The real danger is what this bacterial infection may be doing to tissues beneath the gum line—including tooth roots and Read More