• posted: Jun. 08, 2019
• oral health

Dairy foods have played a role in human diets for thousands of years. More than one kid—whether millennia ago on the Mesopotamian plains or today in an American suburb—has Read More

• posted: May 29, 2019
• celebrity smiles,  smile makeover

Multi-platinum recording artist Janet Jackson has long been known for her dazzling smile. And yet, Jackson admitted to InStyle Magazine that her trademark smile was once a major source Read More

• posted: May 19, 2019
• nutrition

You've no doubt heard about certain foods and beverages that increase your risk for dental disease. These foods, often high in added sugar or acid, can lead to tooth Read More

• posted: May 09, 2019
• shingles,  oral health

If you had chicken pox as a child, you're at higher risk for a painful viral infection later in life called shingles. Besides a painful skin rash and other Read More

• posted: May 06, 2019
• dental implants

Dental implants are a long-lasting option for replacing missing or extracted teeth. Dental implants can be used to replace one tooth or many, depending on each patient’s needs. Dental implants Read More

• posted: Apr. 29, 2019
• dental implants,  oral hygiene

We've been using bridges to replace missing teeth for decades. Now, recently-developed implant-supported bridges are even more dependable, promising greater durability and less interference with remaining natural teeth. But just Read More

• 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