Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
- updated: Jul. 25, 2022
- Dental Procedures
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
Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
- updated: Jul. 25, 2022
- Oral Health
Can you have healthy teeth and still have gum disease? Absolutely! And if you don’t believe us, just ask actor David Ramsey. The cast member of TV hits such Read More
4 Things you Should do if Your Child Complains of a Toothache
- updated: Jul. 25, 2022
- Oral Health
If your child has a toothache, there’s good news — and not so good news. The good news is the pain rarely indicates an emergency. On the downside, though, Read More
Cracked Mouth Corners: How to Resolve This Irritating Problem
- updated: Jul. 25, 2022
- 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
Consult Your Dentist for Help with Diagnosing and Treating Sleep Apnea
- updated: Jul. 25, 2022
- Oral Health
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
Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
- updated: Jul. 25, 2022
- Oral Health
Cavities can happen even before a baby has his first piece of candy. This was the difficult lesson actor David Ramsey of the TV shows Arrow and Dexter learned Read More
Consider a Removable Partial Denture as a Temporary Solution After Tooth Loss
- updated: Jul. 25, 2022
- Dental Procedures
In an ideal situation, you would transition from a missing tooth to a permanent replacement with as little time in between as possible. Unfortunately, reality can intrude on the Read More
Complications from Missing Teeth Could Limit Your Replacement Options
- updated: Jul. 25, 2022
- Oral Health
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
Act Quickly With a Knocked Out Tooth to Ensure Its Long-Term Survival
- updated: Jul. 25, 2022
- Dental Procedures
We Americans love our sports, whether as participants or spectators. But there's also a downside to contact sports like soccer, football or basketball: a higher risk of injury, particularly Read More
3 Ways to Protect Your Dental Work From an Early Demise
- updated: Jul. 25, 2022
- Oral Health
There have been vast improvements over the years in various methods to restore diseased, damaged or missing teeth. A lot of this is due to better restorative materials that Read More
3 Things to do to Prepare for Dental Emergencies While Traveling Abroad
- updated: Jul. 25, 2022
- Oral Health
Vacationing abroad can be the trip of a lifetime — or a nightmare if you have a medical or dental emergency while traveling. Dental care in many locations around Read More
2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
- updated: Jul. 25, 2022
- Dental Procedures
Is a chipped tooth big news? It is if you’re Justin Bieber. When the pop singer recently posted a picture from the dental office to his instagram account, it Read More
Clear Aligners Reduce Risk for Developing Gum Disease Better than Braces
- updated: Jul. 25, 2022
- Dental Procedures
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
Cleaning Dental Implants: How to Protect Your Investment
- updated: Jul. 25, 2022
- Dental Procedures
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
Acid Reflux Could Lead to Tooth Damage
- updated: Jul. 25, 2022
- Oral Health
Your tooth enamel’s main nemesis is oral acid: normally produced by bacteria, foods or beverages, acid can dissolve enamel’s mineral content and cause erosion and decay. But acid might Read More
Chronic Dry Mouth Could Increase Your Risk for Dental Disease
- updated: Jul. 25, 2022
- Oral Health
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