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How to Treat the Problem of Teeth that Never Developed
posted: Sep. 26, 2020.
About one-quarter of people have teeth that never developed. While most of these congenitally missing teeth are wisdom teeth, they can also include premolars or lateral incisors (the teeth right Read more -
Dental Offices Uphold the Highest Standards for Infection Control
posted: Sep. 16, 2020.
In our constant battle against infectious disease, the “enemy” is often too close for comfort: hospitals and other medical facilities must be ever vigilant against opportunistic infections their patients may Read more -
Your Dentist Could Help You Overcome Sleep Apnea
posted: Sep. 06, 2020.
A full night's sleep isn't a luxury—we all need it for a healthy mind and body. But 50-70 million people in the U.S. aren't getting enough sleep because of a Read more -
The Real Truth Behind Ed Helms' Missing Tooth in "The Hangover"
posted: Aug. 27, 2020.
Ed Helms is best known for his role as the self-absorbed, Ivy League sales rep, Andy Bernard, on television's The Office. But to millions of fans he's also Stu, a Read more -
Not So Fast Replacing That Tooth - Consider Saving it First
posted: Aug. 17, 2020.
Dental implants have soared in popularity thanks to their life-likeness, functionality and durability. But these prized qualities have also created an ironic downside—people are much more likely to replace a Read more -
Your 'Toothache' Might Signal a Problem Other Than in Your Mouth
posted: Aug. 07, 2020.
You expect a decayed tooth, a fracture or a gum infection to be the cause for that toothache causing you grief. Sometimes, though, the answer may be “none of the Read more -
Air Abrasion Offers a More Pleasant Dental Office Experience than Drills
posted: Jul. 28, 2020.
For years preparing teeth for fillings or other restorations has required the use of a drill. Although quite effective in removing decayed structure and preparing the tooth for bonding, it Read more -
How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
posted: Jul. 18, 2020.
In her decades-long career, renowned actress Kathy Bates has won Golden Globes, Emmys, and many other honors. Bates began acting in her twenties, but didn't achieve national recognition until she Read more -
Implants Make Dentures More Secure, Comfortable and Bone-Friendly
posted: Jul. 08, 2020.
Even in the 21st Century, losing most or all of your teeth is still an unfortunate possibility. Many in this circumstance turn to dentures, as their great-grandparents did, to restore Read more -
3 Things You Can do to Help Promote Your Child's Dental Development
posted: Jun. 28, 2020.
Tooth decay and developing bite problems could be major obstacles to your child's normal growth and development. Without good, preventive dental care at home and from the dentist, these obstacles Read more -
Watch for these 4 Signs of Gum Disease
posted: Jun. 18, 2020.
Your smile may look healthy, but something quite unhealthy may be going on behind it. Unbeknownst to you, periodontal (gum) disease could even now be damaging tissues and bone that Read more -
Why Kathy Bates Chose This Alternative to Braces and so Might You
posted: Jun. 08, 2020.
Kathy Bates has been a familiar face to filmgoers since her Oscar-winning performance as Annie Wilkes in Misery. She's best known for playing true-to-life characters like Wilkes or Barbara Jewell Read more -
Teens with Missing Teeth may need a Temporary Fix Until They're Older
posted: May 29, 2020.
Dental implants are widely considered by both dentists and patients as the premier choice for replacing missing teeth. Unfortunately, implants aren’t the appropriate choice for teenagers with missing teeth.That’s because Read more -
Clear Aligners Offer Many Benefits for Young Orthodontic Patients
posted: May 19, 2020.
Once upon a time, braces were the only way to give a teen a straighter smile. It was a given that wearers would endure a couple of years of restricted Read more -
Keep an Eye Out for Problems if Your Children Grind Their Teeth
posted: May 09, 2020.
“What can I do about my child's teeth grinding habit?”It's a common question we get from many concerned parents. Their exasperation involves more than having to wake every night to Read more -
A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
posted: Apr. 29, 2020.
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, painful Read more