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3 Factors That Could Affect the Success of a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Oct. 16, 2018.
A tooth with deep decay is in real peril. If the disease isn’t stopped, it can eventually infect the bone and greatly increase the risk of losing the tooth. Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Have Your Child's Chronic Mouth Breathing Checked to Avoid Bite Problems
posted: Oct. 06, 2018.
We breathe every moment of every day and we’re hardly aware of it most of the time. But if you take the time to focus, you’ll find two possible Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
posted: Sep. 26, 2018.
Is having good oral hygiene important to kissing? Who's better to answer that question than Vivica A. Fox? Among her other achievements, the versatile actress won the “Best Kiss” Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
It's National Gum Care Month - Take Care of Your Gums
posted: Sep. 16, 2018.
September is National Gum Care Month, an ideal time to talk about how to keep your gums healthy. Unfortunately, nearly half of adults have gum disease, which can damage Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
FAQs for National Gum Care Month
posted: Sep. 06, 2018.
Gum disease is a bigger problem than you might think. More than half of all adults over age 30 have it, and that figure jumps to 70% of adults Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Oral Hygiene isn't Easy with Braces - but it's Still Doable
posted: Aug. 27, 2018.
If you’re about to undergo orthodontic treatment, you’re going to face a challenge keeping your teeth and gums clean wearing braces. That in turn could increase your chances for Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
posted: Aug. 17, 2018.
The March 27th game started off pretty well for NBA star Kevin Love. His team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, were coming off a 5-game winning streak as they faced the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Important Facts About Gum Recession and What You can do About It
posted: Aug. 07, 2018.
While gum recession is a common occurrence related to aging, it’s not just an “old person’s disease.” It can happen to anyone, even someone with a relatively healthy mouth. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your Dental Care Efforts are Just as Important as Your Dentist's
posted: Jul. 28, 2018.
If you’re seeing your dentist regularly, that’s great. But if that’s all you’re doing to stay ahead of dental disease, it’s not enough. In fact, what you do daily Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A Smile Makeover is a Transforming Experience
posted: Jul. 18, 2018.
The term “makeover” is a powerful word in today’s society. It’s used for a variety of things — hair, body, lawn — that need more than a different style, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
posted: Jul. 08, 2018.
When die-hard music fans hear that their favorite performer is canceling a gig, it’s a big disappointment—especially if the excuse seems less than earth-shaking. Recently, British pop sensation Dua Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Antibiotic Resistance Requires Action - and a Change of Attitude
posted: Jun. 28, 2018.
The development of antibiotic drugs is widely considered one of the greatest medical achievements of the last century. Their widespread use has turned life-threatening diseases like cholera, strep throat Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Stop Wearing Your Dentures While You Sleep!
posted: Jun. 18, 2018.
Perhaps you’ve heard the old saying: “Take care of your dentures and your dentures will take care of you.” Well, maybe it’s not that old—but it’s still a sensible Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Gum Disease is Still a Threat to Your Dental Implants
posted: Jun. 08, 2018.
You’ve invested quite a bit in your new dental implants. And it truly is an investment: because of implants’ potential longevity, their long-term costs could actually be lower than Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
A Royal Fix
posted: May 29, 2018.
So you’re tearing up the dance floor at a friend’s wedding, when all of a sudden one of your pals lands an accidental blow to your face — chipping Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Not a Fan of Using CPAP for Your Sleep Apnea? Consider an Oral Appliance
posted: May 19, 2018.
Do you wake up in the morning still feeling tired? Are you drowsy, irritable or have difficulty concentrating? And is your snoring habit a running joke around your household? If Read moreCategory: Oral Health