• updated: Jul. 25, 2022
• Oral Health
• sleep apnea,  snoring

Sleep — you'll spend a third of your life in its blissful embrace. But it isn't a luxury: you need it as much as nutrition and exercise. An occasional Read More

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

In addition to the usual tooth and gum problems, dentists also see patients with soft tissue infections in and around the mouth. One of the more common of these Read More

• updated: Jul. 25, 2022
• Dental Procedures
• orthodontic treatment,  extraction

The movie Bohemian Rhapsody celebrates the iconic rock band Queen and its legendary lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury. But when we see pictures of the flamboyant singer, many fans both Read More

• updated: Jul. 25, 2022
• Dental Procedures
• crowns

Crowns are a mainstay of cosmetic dentistry used to improve your smile’s appearance in a variety of situations. Not all crowns are alike, though — and the differences could Read More

• updated: Jul. 25, 2022
• Dental Procedures
• oral health

The mouth is a crowded place with nerves, blood vessels and sinus cavities sharing common space with the teeth and gums. Although important in their own right, these structures Read More

• updated: Jul. 25, 2022
• Dental Procedures
• crown

Modern restorations for severely damaged or missing teeth are truly remarkable. Although the type of restoration may differ — dental implant, bridge, or veneer — the end result is Read More

• updated: Jul. 25, 2022
• Dental Procedures
• celebrity smiles,  orthodontic treatment

Celebrities’ controversial actions and opinions frequently spark fiery debates on social media. But actress Dakota Johnson lit a match to online platforms in a seemingly innocent way—through orthodontics. This summer Read More

• updated: Jul. 25, 2022
• Dental Procedures
• celebrity smiles,  crowns

You might think David Copperfield leads a charmed life:  He can escape from ropes, chains, and prison cells, make a Learjet or a railroad car disappear, and even appear Read More

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

When dental implants hit the scene in the 1980s, they revolutionized the field of dental restorations. But as groundbreaking as they were then, they're even more advanced now. Some of Read More

• updated: Jul. 25, 2022
• Oral Health
• celebrity smiles,  dental injury

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 More

• updated: Jul. 25, 2022
• Dental Procedures
• cosmetic dentistry

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 More

• updated: Jul. 25, 2022
• Dental Procedures
• dentures

Twenty-six percent of American adults between 65 and 74 have lost all their teeth to dental disease. This isn’t an appearance problem only—lack of teeth can also harm nutrition Read More

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

Taking care of your teeth is a life-long endeavor. And like any other aspect of healthcare, it can be costly — from regular dental visits and cleanings to more Read More

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

Besides their life-likeness, implants are also prized for their high success rate. More than ninety-five percent of implants continue to function effectively after ten years. Implants’ advanced technology explains some Read More

• 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
• 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