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Loose Permanent Teeth is a Problem - take Action Now
posted: Feb. 20, 2021.
If you've noticed one of your teeth feeling loose, you're right to believe it's not a good thing. Loose permanent teeth are a sign of an underlying problem.Periodontal (gum) disease Read more -
Emma Roberts Confesses to Having a Major Sweet Tooth While Expecting
posted: Feb. 10, 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 made Read more -
3 Things Your Dentist Recommends You do if You Have Shingles
posted: Jan. 31, 2021.
It may begin as an itching or burning feeling on your skin, followed by numbness or sensitivity to touch. But then you develop a painful red rash that forms crusty Read more -
The Kind of Tooth Pain You Have May Identify the True Problem
posted: Jan. 21, 2021.
Pain can tell you things. Not verbally, of course, as in, “Hey, your appendix is inflamed!” But the quality of your pain—dull or sharp, constant or intermittent, acute or general—can Read more -
Treating "Burning Mouth" Depends on What's Triggering it
posted: Jan. 11, 2021.
There's a burning sensation in your mouth even though you haven't had anything hot to eat or drink. It's an experience you've had for years, often accompanied by mouth dryness, Read more -
Serena Williams' Call for Help: What Every Parent Should Know About Teething
posted: Jan. 01, 2021.
Celebrities use Twitter to connect with their fans—promoting their next project, sharing big news and, yes, throwing a little shade. Occasionally, though, a tweet reveals something deeply personal about your Read more -
Why You Should Still Floss with an Implant-Supported Bridge
posted: Dec. 22, 2020.
Losing teeth to tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease is never easy. But with implant-supported bridgework, you can regain lost function and appearance with a restoration that could last for Read more -
4 Tips To Make Dental Care Easier for Children With Special Needs
posted: Dec. 12, 2020.
Even the simplest, everyday things can be challenging for a child with special needs. Dental care is no exception.If you have a child with a chronic condition that affects their Read more -
3 Reasons Why Dental Implants Are a Sound 'Smile' Investment
posted: Dec. 02, 2020.
In looking at options to replace your missing teeth, you might have heard others rave about dental implants. You're almost sold on this innovative restoration method—but you're a little skittish Read more -
David Copperfield on the Magic of Cosmetic Dentistry
posted: Nov. 22, 2020.
If you could seem to levitate, walk through walls, or make the Statue of Liberty disappear… would it really matter whether or not you had a bright, shiny smile? According Read more -
Oral Health Concerns for Preteens
posted: Nov. 12, 2020.
As if the preteen years didn’t give kids and their parents enough to think about, new oral health concerns loom on the horizon. Along with major changes to the body, Read more -
Treating Sleep Apnea Could Help You Avoid Diabetes
posted: Nov. 02, 2020.
One in ten Americans has diabetes, a serious condition that may increase the development and severity of other health problems—including gum disease. Because of this latter connection, dental providers join Read more -
Gum Disease Could be Affecting More Than Just Your Mouth
posted: Oct. 23, 2020.
Periodontal (gum) disease can weaken gum attachment and cause bone deterioration that eventually leads to tooth loss. But its detrimental effects can also extend beyond the mouth and worsen other Read more -
Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
posted: Oct. 13, 2020.
Sometimes, looking at old pictures can really bring memories back to life. Just ask Stefani Germanotta—the pop diva better known as Lady Gaga. In one scene from the recent documentary Read more -
How to Ensure Your Child's Teeth and Gums Stay Healthy Now and Later
posted: Oct. 03, 2020.
Being a parent can be a rewarding role. But it's also hard work, especially the effort required in keeping children healthy. In that respect, there's one area you don't want Read more -
Avoid Permanent Tooth Alteration with No-Prep Veneers
posted: Sep. 23, 2020.
Porcelain veneers have become a popular way to transform a smile. They're ideal for stained, chipped or slightly misaligned teeth. But although they don't need as much tooth preparation as Read more