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Gum Disease: Are you at Risk?
posted: Nov. 15, 2013.
Did you know that roughly 75% of Americans suffer from some sort of gum disease? Gum disease (also known as periodontal disease) refers to the progressive loss of attachment Read more -
Certain Medical Conditions Call for Antibiotics Before a Dental Visit
posted: Nov. 06, 2013.
If you have certain health conditions, your medical doctor may prescribe an antibiotic for you to take prior to a dental visit. The reason why is a story that Read more -
TMD: How Can Such Small Joints Cause Such Big Problems?
posted: Oct. 29, 2013.
If you have pain in your jaws or related headaches, you may have Temporo-mandibular Joint Disorder, TMD. You are probably wondering what this is — and how it can Read more -
Giuliana and Bill Rancic Talk Tooth Decay
posted: Oct. 21, 2013.
For some kids, having a cavity or two is just part of growing up. Not for Giuliana Rancic. When she was a child, the TV personality didn't have a Read more -
With Proper Care, Veneers are a Long-Term Option for Stained Teeth
posted: Oct. 18, 2013.
Your otherwise beautiful smile has one noticeable flaw — one or more of your teeth are deeply discolored or stained. More than likely this staining is deep within the Read more -
Advances in Clear Aligners Make Them a Viable Choice for More Teens
posted: Oct. 11, 2013.
Metal braces for correcting teeth alignment have long been a fixture of adolescence. But although they're effective, they tend to put a crimp on a teenager's life with changes Read more -
Warning: Chewing Tobacco IS Hazardous to Your Oral Health
posted: Oct. 03, 2013.
Chewing tobacco has a certain cachet among its users, especially young boys and men, who believe using it makes them appear macho or “cool.” They also believe this “smokeless” Read more -
Did You Know? Matinee Idol James Dean Had False Front Teeth!
posted: Sep. 25, 2013.
Imagine how different things would have been for movie star James Dean, had he not managed to replace the front teeth he lost as a youngster. According to one Read more -
Five Things You Should Know About Sleep Apnea
posted: Sep. 17, 2013.
Sleep apnea, a form of sleep-related breathing disorders that is estimated to affect some 22 million Americans, is sometimes thought of as the “quiet culprit” lurking behind many other Read more -
Dental Implant Maintenance: 5 Facts You Should Know
posted: Sep. 09, 2013.
If you've recently had a dental implant placed, congratulations! You have made a good investment in your smile that should last for a lifetime — if you take proper Read more -
The Importance of the Age One Dental Visit
posted: Sep. 06, 2013.
Did you know that the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that all children have their first dental visit by the age of one? You might be surprised by Read more -
LeAnn Rimes Dental Drama: Emergency Root Canal
posted: Aug. 29, 2013.
Singer LeAnn Rimes was forced to cancel a string of performances recently, as a more pressing engagement came up: a late-night meeting with her endodontist. It turned out that Read more -
Why Halitosis Happens
posted: Aug. 22, 2013.
Bad breath, or halitosis, is bad news in any social situation — whether you're having an intimate conversation with a date or simply saying hello as you shake someone's Read more -
Protect Your Child Athlete From Injury With a Custom-Fitted Mouthguard
posted: Aug. 14, 2013.
Youth sports can be a positive life experience for your child or teenager. But there's also a risk of injury in many sporting activities, including to the teeth and Read more -
Porcelain Veneers are a Viable Option for Smile Transformation
posted: Aug. 06, 2013.
There are a number of materials and techniques available in cosmetic dentistry that help us improve our patients' smiles. Porcelain veneers stand out as one of the most popular Read more -
What Oral Appliance Does Oliva Newton-John Use to Protect Her teeth?
posted: Jul. 29, 2013.
Though it's been a while since Olivia Newton-John sang her way into our hearts in the movie Grease, her smile is as radiant as ever. Today, Olivia is still Read more