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A Toothless Tiger?
posted: Mar. 05, 2017.
Let’s say you’re traveling to Italy to surprise your girlfriend, who is competing in an alpine ski race… and when you lower the scarf that’s covering your face, you Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
With Proper Care, you can Lower Your Risk of Tooth Loss as You Age
posted: Feb. 18, 2017.
While your chances of losing teeth increase as you age, it's not a given. With proper hygiene and care your teeth could last a lifetime. But brushing and flossing can Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
posted: Feb. 03, 2017.
Some people are lucky — they never seem to have a mishap, dental or otherwise. But for the rest of us, accidents just happen sometimes. Take actor Jamie Foxx, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Implant-Supported Dentures Could Help You Avoid Bone Loss
posted: Jan. 19, 2017.
Not long ago, the most affordable option for total tooth loss was a removable denture. Dentures, prosthetic (false) teeth set in gum-colored acrylic plastic bases, can effectively restore function Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Jason Derulo's Ideal Match
posted: Jan. 04, 2017.
When the multi-platinum recording artist, songwriter and TV personality Jason Derulo was recently asked about his ideal woman, his answer covered a remarkably broad spectrum. "There’s no specific thing," Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Start Early with Your Baby's Dental Care
posted: Dec. 27, 2016.
You can't go wrong with an early start caring for your child's teeth and gums. In fact, dental care should begin in earnest when their first tooth appears. You should Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
posted: Dec. 12, 2016.
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 Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Effective Dental Care Depends First on Getting the Big Picture
posted: Nov. 27, 2016.
You might see your teeth and gums as separate parts of your mouth. But we dentists see them as a unified biological system, each of them contributing to your Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Spice Up Your Teeth
posted: Nov. 12, 2016.
As a member of the best-selling pop group Spice Girls, Mel C (AKA Sporty Spice) enjoyed her share of musical superstardom. At the band’s peak in the Nineties, the Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Take Your Dentures out at Night to Extend Their Usefulness
posted: Oct. 28, 2016.
There's no doubt about it — dentures have changed your life. Now you can eat and speak normally, and smile again with confidence. But if you're going to continue Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dental Magic Transforms Smiles
posted: Oct. 13, 2016.
Magician Michel Grandinetti can levitate a 500-pound motorcycle, melt into a 7-foot-tall wall of solid steel, and make borrowed rings vanish and reappear baked inside bread. Yet the master Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Help Your Child Develop Good Oral Habits and Avoid Bad Ones
posted: Sep. 28, 2016.
We all have habits: things we do every day often without consciously thinking. Some of them are good; some not so much. And many of them took root in Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
posted: Sep. 13, 2016.
As is the case with most celebs today, Beyonce is no stranger to sharing on social media… but she really got our attention with a video she recently posted Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Metal Dental Amalgam: Still a Safe and Effective Tooth Filling
posted: Aug. 29, 2016.
With all the new tooth-colored fillings for cavities, it's easy to overlook metal amalgam. While this mainstay of dental care for over a century might not be as attractive Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
posted: Aug. 21, 2016.
If we could go back in time, we all probably have a few things we wish we could change. Recently, Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Grafting can Help Regenerate Gum Tissue Lost Through Recession
posted: Aug. 06, 2016.
Gum recession — when the gum tissue covering teeth wears away — is a serious matter. If the roots become exposed you'll not only have increased sensitivity and possible Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures