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Getting That Perfect Smile
posted: Feb. 01, 2019.
No matter where someone is in life, the chances are that they wish to have a better smile. Do you know that beautiful, bright smiles are possible through a smile Read more -
Office Fluoride Treatments Can Add Extra Protection to Your Child's Teeth
posted: Mar. 30, 2016.
Your family uses fluoride toothpaste and your drinking water is fluoridated too. So with the fluoride your child already takes in, is it really necessary for topical fluoride treatments Read more -
Though not Always Seen, it's Still Important to Replace a Missing Back Tooth
posted: Mar. 22, 2016.
Your front teeth are the stars of your smile — so it makes perfect sense to replace them if they’re missing. But is it really necessary to replace a Read more -
The Type of Mouthrinse you use Could be Doing More Than Freshen Breath
posted: Mar. 14, 2016.
As a regular part of your daily hygiene you may be using a mouthrinse — or “mouthwash” — mainly to keep your mouth feeling fresh and clean. Some mouthrinses, Read more -
New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
posted: Mar. 13, 2016.
In real life he was a hard-charging basketball player through high school and college. In TV and the movies, he has gone head-to-head with serial killers, assorted bad guys… Read more -
Good Oral Hygiene Just as Important for Implants as for Natural Teeth
posted: Mar. 05, 2016.
Dental implants are known for their durability as well as life-like beauty. Thanks to their unique construction and ability to integrate with bone, they have a very high success Read more -
Weigh a Poor Smile's Emotional and Social Cost when Considering Restorations
posted: Feb. 26, 2016.
We readily understand the physical costs of a decayed tooth or infected gums — pain, discomfort and loss of function. It’s much more difficult to understand the emotional and Read more -
Consider These Tips to Reduce Your Dental Visit Anxiety
posted: Feb. 18, 2016.
Although we’ve made great strides over the last century making dental visits more pleasant and comfortable, many people still feel a little apprehension about them at one time or Read more -
Neil Patrick Harris: What the Oscars Host Treasures Most
posted: Feb. 10, 2016.
A few days before the Oscars, Vanity Fair magazine asked Academy Awards host Neil Patrick Harris to name his most treasured possession. Was it his Tony award statuette for Read more -
Proper Cleaning Techniques can Help you Control Chronic Bad Breath
posted: Feb. 02, 2016.
We all experience the occasional bout of bad breath from dry mouth or after eating certain foods. Chronic halitosis, on the other hand, could have an underlying health cause Read more -
You may need a Periodontist to Fully Treat Your Gum Disease
posted: Jan. 25, 2016.
In the fight against dental disease and other conditions your general dentist is your first line of defense for prevention strategies and treatment. Sometimes, however, your condition may require Read more -
Use Sweetener Substitutes Wisely to Reduce Sugar in Your Diet
posted: Jan. 24, 2016.
Although a variety of foods provide energy-producing carbohydrates, sugar is among the most popular. It’s believed we universally crave sugar because of the quick energy boost after eating it, Read more -
Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth
posted: Jan. 16, 2016.
Want to know the exact wrong way to pry open a stubborn lid? Just ask Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC-TV’s popular “Tonight Show.” When the 40-year-old funnyman had trouble Read more -
Don't Neglect Office Cleanings with Dental Implants
posted: Jan. 08, 2016.
Semi-annual office cleanings are important for keeping teeth healthy and disease-free. If you’ve replaced some of your teeth with dental implants, though, you may be thinking they don’t need Read more -
Cosmetic Gum Surgery Can Restore Health as Well as Appearance to Gums
posted: Dec. 31, 2015.
We most often associate plastic surgery with cosmetic enhancements to our outer appearance. While this is their primary purpose, some forms of reconstructive surgery restore lost function and health Read more -
Assessing Your Risk for Severe Gum Disease
posted: Dec. 23, 2015.
We’re all susceptible to gum disease when we fail to practice effective daily brushing and flossing. But you may have a greater risk of gum disease (and more severe Read more