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Cone Beam Imaging Adds New Benefits to X-Ray Diagnostics
posted: Sep. 15, 2019.
Your dental care wouldn’t be the same without the use of x-rays. Finding and treating tooth decay and other diseases early is a key part of maintaining good dental health, Read more -
Pop Star Demi Lovato Pops Out Jay Glazer's Tooth
posted: Sep. 05, 2019.
Singer and actor Demi Lovato has a new claim to fame: formidable martial artist. When she is not in the recording studio, on stage or in front of the camera, Read more -
Dental Implants Better than Ever thanks to Ongoing Tech Advances
posted: Aug. 26, 2019.
While many people still consider dental implants the "new kids on the block" in dental restoration, they're now in their fourth decade of use. And since their inception implant technology Read more -
What's Causing Your Throbbing Toothache?
posted: Aug. 16, 2019.
There are few more painful experiences than a toothache. You can't ignore it: it's as if your mouth is screaming for relief.But while the throbbing pain can tell you something's Read more -
Dental Care of Prime Importance for Children with Special Health Needs
posted: Aug. 06, 2019.
Children’s ailments come and go, and thankfully most are relatively minor. Some children, however, have impaired health caused by a more serious, chronic disease. For them, the condition impacts not Read more -
NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
posted: Jul. 27, 2019.
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 scrambling Read more -
Your Age Won't Necessarily Decide Against Straightening Your Smile
posted: Jul. 17, 2019.
It’s something you think about often—especially when you look in a mirror or at a photo of yourself. You wish something could have been done about it a long time Read more -
A Cleft Birth Defect Can Be Heartbreaking - but There Is Hope
posted: Jul. 07, 2019.
Every year, thousands of children are born with a cleft palate, cleft lip or a combination of both. The advocacy group AmeriFace promotes the month of July as National Cleft Read more -
We can Rid You of that Lump in Your Mouth you Keep Biting
posted: Jun. 27, 2019.
Biting the inside of your cheek is high on the list of minor but painfully irritating occurrences like paper cuts or tongue scalding from hot coffee. A mouth bite, though, Read more -
Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
posted: Jun. 17, 2019.
The movie Bohemian Rhapsody celebrates the iconic rock band Queen and its legendary lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury. But when we see pictures of the flamboyant singer, many fans both old Read more -
Ensure the Best Outcome with the Right Care for a Teen's Missing Tooth
posted: Jun. 07, 2019.
While it's possible for a teenager to lose a tooth from decay, it's more common they'll lose one from an accidental knockout. If that happens to your teenager, there are Read more -
Thumb Sucking One of Many Factors to Consider When Treating a Poor Bite
posted: May 28, 2019.
It’s true — thumb sucking beyond age 4 can cause bite problems for permanent teeth. But prolonged thumb sucking is just one of a number of possible contributing factors for Read more -
Facial Nerve Pain can be Managed with Effective Treatment
posted: May 18, 2019.
Life would be harrowing if we had no ability to feel pain. Although experiencing it is unpleasant, pain's purpose is to alert us to something wrong in our body. Without Read more -
Julianne Hough Shares a Video - and a Song - After Wisdom Teeth Come Out
posted: May 08, 2019.
Once upon a time, celebrities tried hard to maintain the appearance of red-carpet glamour at all times. That meant keeping the more mundane aspects of their lives out of the Read more -
Gum Recession Could Shorten the Life of Your Teeth
posted: Apr. 28, 2019.
Your teeth are meant to last a lifetime. Even with wear and tear from years of eating and biting they can continue to function properly and look attractive well into Read more -
Inform Your Dentist if You're Taking Blood Thinners
posted: Apr. 18, 2019.
Dental work isn’t performed in a vacuum — the state of your general health can have an impact on procedures and vice-versa. This is especially true if you’re taking certain Read more