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A Bird's-Eye View of Tooth Replacement
posted: Dec. 28, 2019.
Imagine not having your upper teeth for talking and eating, not to mention your appearance, and you’ll have some idea of what Beauty the bald eagle experienced after losing the Read more -
NHL Iron Man Keith Yandle Suffers Dental Trauma on Ice
posted: Dec. 18, 2019.
Professional Hockey player Keith Yandle is the current NHL “iron man”—that is, he has earned the distinction of playing in the most consecutive games. On November 23, Yandle was in Read more -
How Implants Might Improve Bone Health With Dentures
posted: Dec. 08, 2019.
Think dental implants only replace individual teeth? Think again—this premier technology can also support other kinds of restorations to provide better stability and comfort. And, they also help improve bone Read more -
Smoking Increases Your Risk for Dental Implant Failure
posted: Nov. 28, 2019.
There are definite links between smoking tobacco and several major health problems. While we’re all familiar with its relationship to cancer or heart disease, smoking can also adversely affect your Read more -
What You can Do to Stop Sugar from Harming Your Health
posted: Nov. 18, 2019.
Occurrences of obesity and Type 2 diabetes have soared in the last few decades. While there are a number of influencing factors, health officials place most of the blame on Read more -
The Real Truth Behind Ed Helms' Missing Tooth in "The Hangover"
posted: Nov. 08, 2019.
Ed Helms is best known for his role as the self-absorbed, Ivy League sales rep, Andy Bernard, on television's The Office. But to millions of fans he's also Stu, a Read more -
Teenagers May Need a Temporary Tooth Replacement
posted: Oct. 29, 2019.
Losing a tooth affects not only your smile but your overall dental health too. A dental implant solves both issues: it replaces the whole tooth, including the root, to merge Read more -
Managing Gum Disease Could Benefit Other Conditions You May Have
posted: Oct. 19, 2019.
Nearly half of all Americans have some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Without proper daily hygiene and treatment, this aggressive disease can ultimately cause tooth loss. It also appears the Read more -
Diabetes Doesn't Have to Stop You From Acquiring Dental Implants
posted: Oct. 09, 2019.
One of the best and most successful tooth replacement choices available is the dental implant. No other restorative method is as similar in both form and function to a real Read more -
Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
posted: Sep. 29, 2019.
Everyone has to face the music at some time — even John Lydon, former lead singer of The Sex Pistols, arguably England’s best known punk rock band. The 59-year old Read more -
Find out What Kind of Tooth Staining you Have Before Seeking a Solution
posted: Sep. 19, 2019.
Stained teeth can be embarrassing — so much so you may even hesitate to smile. Before you seek out a whitening solution, though, there are a few things you need Read more -
A Partnership With the Dentist Will Help Your Child's Teeth Develop Normally
posted: Sep. 09, 2019.
“That kid is growing like a weed!” Every proud parent likes to hear something like that about their child: It means they’re growing up—and it shows! As nature takes its course, Read more -
Your Teenager's Teeth May Not Be Mature Enough for Veneers
posted: Aug. 30, 2019.
Teenagers and adults alike can improve their smile appearance with dental solutions like teeth whitening or orthodontics. But there are a few cosmetic solutions like porcelain veneers that are better Read more -
NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
posted: Aug. 20, 2019.
Sometimes it seems that appearances count for everything—especially in Hollywood. But just recently, Lonnie Chaviz, the 10-year-old actor who plays young Randall on the hit TV show This Is Us, Read more -
Bitewing X-rays: Your Questions Answered
posted: Aug. 10, 2019.
Radiographic (x-ray) images are an indispensible diagnostic tool in dentistry. One of the most routine and useful types of x-rays dentists take is the so-called bitewing. Here are some things Read more -
Mouthguards Reduce Risk of Concussion as well as Dental Injuries
posted: Jul. 31, 2019.
Since boxers first began using them a century ago, athletic mouthguards are now standard safety equipment for most contact sports. Without them, dental injuries would skyrocket.But a recent study in Read more
