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New "Behind the Teeth" Braces Could Give You the Advantage of "Invisibility"
posted: Nov. 08, 2019.
Orthodontic braces are a familiar sight, especially among tweens and teens: metal brackets and wires attached to the front of the teeth for all to see. Now imagine the opposite: Read more -
Julianne Hough Shares a Video - and a Song - After Wisdom Teeth Come Out
posted: Oct. 29, 2019.
Once upon a time, celebrities tried hard to maintain the appearance of red-carpet glamour at all times. That meant keeping the more mundane aspects of their lives out of the Read more -
Dental Offices Uphold the Highest Standards for Infection Control
posted: Oct. 19, 2019.
In our constant battle against infectious disease, the “enemy” is often too close for comfort: hospitals and other medical facilities must be ever vigilant against opportunistic infections their patients may Read more -
Pros and Cons for Flossing Before Brushing and Vice-Versa
posted: Oct. 09, 2019.
For best results in cleaning your teeth of disease-causing plaque you need both the power of brushing open teeth surfaces and flossing in between them. But you may be wondering: Read more -
These 3 Tasks Show How Saliva is Amazing
posted: Sep. 29, 2019.
Saliva probably doesn’t rate high on your amazement meter. You’re more likely to notice its absence and the dry irritation that results.But you might be more impressed with this unsung Read more -
NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
posted: Sep. 19, 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 -
Four Reasons Why Your Gums Deserve Your Care
posted: Sep. 09, 2019.
While teeth often seem to be the main focus of dental care, there’s another part of your mouth that deserves almost as much attention—your gums. Neglect them and you could Read more -
Don't Use Benzocaine Products to Ease Your Baby's Teething Pain
posted: Aug. 30, 2019.
Although teething is a natural part of your baby's dental development, it can be quite uncomfortable for them—and upsetting to you. During teething, children can experience symptoms like pain, drooling Read more -
Encourage Your College-Bound Child to Practice Good Oral Health Habits
posted: Aug. 20, 2019.
It's a big transition when your child enters college — for both of you. You may find “cutting the apron strings” a little rocky at times.But like most parents, you'll Read more -
Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
posted: Aug. 10, 2019.
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 least Read more -
'Prepless' Veneers can Transform Your Smile Without Altering Your Teeth
posted: Jul. 31, 2019.
Porcelain veneers represent one of the best values in cosmetic dentistry, capable of radically changing a person’s smile with little tooth surface preparation. Still, the small amount of tooth enamel Read more -
Instill Good Dental Habits in Your Child as Early as Possible
posted: Jul. 21, 2019.
Philosopher Will Durant wrote, "…We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit." While that observation could aptly apply to a great deal of Read more -
Even All-Natural Fruit Juice Could Increase the Risk of Tooth Decay
posted: Jul. 11, 2019.
All-natural fruit juice with no additives: now what could be wrong with that? Nothing—unless your child is over-indulging. Too much of even natural fruit juice could increase their risk of Read more -
Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
posted: Jul. 01, 2019.
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 old Read more -
There's a Good Reason for Adults to Consider Orthodontics - Better Oral Health
posted: Jun. 21, 2019.
You’ve had crooked teeth since you could remember. Perhaps you and your parents talked about braces when you were a teenager, but it never happened. Now you’re well into your Read more -
Professional Whitening Offers an Effective Way to Restore Your Smile's Luster
posted: Jun. 11, 2019.
Your teeth were meant to shine! Tooth enamel’s polished translucence, framed by the dentin layer beneath it, has a way of vibrantly catching the light when you smile. But tooth Read more
