• updated: Jul. 25, 2022
• Dental Procedures
• wisdom teeth

Via a recent Instagram post, pop diva Ariana Grande became the latest young celebrity to publicly acknowledge a dental milestone: having her wisdom teeth removed. The singer of hits Read More

• updated: Jul. 25, 2022
• Oral Health
• oral health,  shingles

If you had chicken pox as a child, you're at higher risk for a painful viral infection later in life called shingles. Besides a painful skin rash and other Read More

• updated: Jul. 25, 2022
• Oral Health
• celebrity smiles,  oral hygiene

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 More

• updated: Jul. 25, 2022
• Dental Procedures
• dental implants

Restoring a smile with implants involves more than the surgical procedure itself. We must also take into consideration the quality of the bone they’re placed into and the gums Read More

• updated: Jul. 25, 2022
• Oral Health
• tooth pain

While mouth pain can certainly get your attention, what exactly hurts may be difficult to identify. It might seem to emanate from a single tooth, or a group of Read More

• updated: Jul. 25, 2022
• Oral Health
• mouthguards

Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara had a rough Stanley Cup final against the St. Louis Blues this past June. Not only did the Bruins ultimately lose the championship, but Read More

• updated: Jul. 25, 2022
• Dental Procedures
• partial denture

We’ve come a long way in our ability to restore missing teeth. Today’s top choice is dental implants, prized not only for their close resemblance to real teeth but Read More

• updated: Jul. 25, 2022
• Oral Health
• gum disease

Periodontal (gum) disease is mainly caused by bacterial plaque built up on tooth surfaces due to ineffective oral hygiene. For most cases, treatment that includes plaque and calculus (tartar Read More

• updated: Jul. 25, 2022
• Oral Health
• mouth rash

You've been treating a persistent rash around your mouth with medicated ointments, but it's not going away. The problem may be the ointment — it could actually be sustaining Read More

• updated: Jul. 25, 2022
• Dental Procedures
• bone grafting

When they’re introducing a new movie, actors often take a moment to pay tribute to the people who helped make it happen — like, you know, their dentists. At Read More

• updated: Jul. 25, 2022
• Dental Procedures
• teeth wear

It might seem that supermodels have a fairly easy life — except for the fact that they are expected to look perfect whenever they’re in front of a camera. Read More

• updated: Jul. 25, 2022
• Oral Health
• dry mouth

When your mouth is dry, you know it: that sticky, uncomfortable feeling when you first wake up or when you're thirsty. Fortunately, it usually goes away after you eat Read More

• updated: Jul. 25, 2022
• Dental Procedures
• dental implants

If you have a dental implant, you have already discovered how lifelike and comfortable this type of tooth-replacement option can be. In fact, you may not even really be Read More

• updated: Jul. 25, 2022
• Dental Procedures
• orthodontics,  clear aligners

Wearing braces isn't just for teenagers — straightening teeth can be just as viable a need when you're an adult. For example, it may be necessary to first move Read More

• updated: Jul. 25, 2022
• Oral Health
• missing teeth

There are plenty of options today for replacing missing teeth, including dental implants. But if the teeth have been missing for some time, complications can arise that limit your Read More

• updated: Jul. 25, 2022
• Oral Health
• tooth decay,  oral hygiene

Among our most common diseases, tooth decay can be a big problem at any age: in the U.S., one in four children 5 and under has some form of Read More