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Gum Disease Can Be Stopped but You Could Be in For a Long Fight
posted: Jul. 30, 2021.
It often begins without you realizing it—spreading ever deeper into the gums and damaging tissue attachments, teeth and supporting bone in its way. In the end, it could cause you Read more -
4 Things you Should do if Your Child Complains of a Toothache
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.
If your child has a toothache, there’s good news — and not so good news. The good news is the pain rarely indicates an emergency. On the downside, though, it Read more -
Love and Hip Hop Host's No-Gap Smile and How You Can Have One Too
posted: Jul. 10, 2021.
Nina Parker, the host of Love & Hip Hop for six seasons, is now busy with the new game show Blockbusters and her own talk show The Nina Parker Show. Read more -
What to Expect Before, During and After Implant Surgery
posted: Jun. 30, 2021.
People are choosing dental implants at an increasing rate to replace missing teeth, either as an individual tooth or as a support for other restorations. But unlike other replacement options, Read more -
Stop Gum Disease Before it Becomes a Major Health Issue
posted: Jun. 20, 2021.
If you think gum disease only happens to the other guy (or gal), think again. If you’re over 30 you have a 50-50 chance for an infection. After 65 the Read more -
Porcelain Veneers Could Change Your Smile and Your Life!
posted: Jun. 10, 2021.
If you have a less than attractive smile due to some moderate imperfections, dental veneers may be the answer. This relatively inexpensive dental restoration may be the key to transforming Read more -
What Chrissy Teigen's Inauguration Night Cap Mishap Could Mean For You
posted: May 31, 2021.
Inauguration night is usually a lavish, Washington, D.C., affair with hundreds attending inaugural balls throughout the city. And when you're an A-List celebrity whose husband is a headliner at one Read more -
Removing Teeth Might Make It Easier To Straighten a Smile
posted: May 21, 2021.
Dentists remove millions of teeth each year, often because of tooth decay or gum disease. But disease isn't the only reason—a tooth extraction might make it easier to straighten a Read more -
Oral Sedation Helps Reduce Anxiety During Dental Treatment
posted: May 11, 2021.
Eliminating pain and discomfort is one of our major objectives during dental treatment. To that end, our profession has developed a number of anesthetic drugs and deliveries that ensures your Read more -
More Than a New Smile - Dental Implants Help Stop Bone Loss as Well
posted: May 01, 2021.
Since their introduction over three decades ago, dental implants have evolved into dentistry’s premier tooth replacement choice. While their primary purpose is to replace missing teeth and rejuvenate a patient’s Read more -
Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
posted: Apr. 21, 2021.
Everyone has to face the music at some time — even John Lydon, former lead singer of The Sex Pistols, arguably England’s best known punk rock band. The 59-year old Read more -
What You Can Do to Support Your Child's Dental Development
posted: Apr. 11, 2021.
Your child’s teeth and gum development is truly a wonder. In just a little more than two decades they’ll gain and lose one set of teeth, while the subsequent permanent Read more -
A Long-Term Orthodontic Strategy Could Help Ensure an Attractive Smile Later in Life
posted: Apr. 01, 2021.
Orthodontics relies on certain mechanics in the mouth to move teeth to better positions. As the specialty has advanced, we've become ever more precise in moving teeth with braces, the Read more -
Jaw Joint Disorders may be Connected to Other Health Problems
posted: Mar. 22, 2021.
If you have chronic jaw pain, you may be one of an estimated 10 million Americans suffering from temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD). If so, it's quite possible you're also coping Read more -
Take It From Taylor Swift - Losing Your Orthodontic Retainer is No Fun
posted: Mar. 12, 2021.
For nearly two decades, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has dominated the pop and country charts. In December she launched her ninth studio album, called evermore, and in January she delighted fans Read more -
This Orthodontic Device Could Stop a Poor Bite From Developing
posted: Mar. 02, 2021.
“Orthodontic treatment” and “braces” almost seem like synonymous terms. But while braces certainly are orthodontic, it isn't the only tool in an orthodontist's toolkit.A good example is a device is Read more