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How to Help Your Child Beat the Odds for Getting a Tooth Injury
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 12, 2020.
Half of all children will injure at least one tooth before adulthood. That's why we're joining with other health professionals this June to promote National Safety Month. As dentists,
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New Studies Show: Sealants Could Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 02, 2020.
Your child could hit a speed bump on their road to dental maturity—tooth decay. In fact, children are susceptible to an aggressive form of decay known as Early Childhood
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Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 23, 2020.
As the host of America's Funniest Home Videos on ABC TV, Alfonso Ribeiro has witnessed plenty of unintentional physical comedy…or, as he puts it in an interview with Dear
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3 Reasons a Root Canal Treatment Might Fail and What You Can Do About It
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 13, 2020.
It's not an exaggeration to say the modern root canal treatment has saved millions of teeth over the last century. Without this procedure, there's not a lot we can
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Reducing Teeth Grinding Leads to Better Sleep and Better Dental Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 03, 2020.
We all need a good night's sleep, both in quantity and quality. That's why the Better Sleep Council promotes Better Sleep Month every May with helpful tips on making
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Stop White Spots Before They Appear While Wearing Braces
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 23, 2020.
Braces can be a long, involved process, but gaining a more attractive smile and better oral health is worth it. Sometimes, though, braces can produce unintended short-term consequences.
Brace brackets
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Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 13, 2020.
Is a “teeth crush” a thing? According to a recent confession by Lucy Hale, it is. Hale, who has played Aria Montgomery for seven seasons on the hit TV
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Here's How to Avoid Dry Socket After Tooth Extraction Surgery
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 03, 2020.
Surgical tooth extraction is a fairly routine procedure with few complications. But one rare complication called dry socket does affect a small number of patients. Dry socket, which derives
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Dental Sealants Give Children an Added Boost Against Tooth Decay
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 24, 2020.
Although adults are more prone to dental disease, children aren't immune from one particular infection, tooth decay. Some children, in fact, are at higher risk for an aggressive form
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A Long-Term Orthodontic Strategy Could Help Ensure an Attractive Smile Later in Life
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 14, 2020.
Orthodontics relies on certain mechanics in the mouth to move teeth to better positions. As the specialty has advanced, we've become ever more precise in moving teeth with braces,
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Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 04, 2020.
The long-running hit show Dancing with the Stars has had its share of memorable moments, including a wedding proposal, a wardrobe malfunction, and lots of sharp dance moves. But
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Give Your Child Added Protection Against Cavities With Topical Fluoride
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 23, 2020.
Keeping your child’s teeth and gums healthy may sometimes seem like “one step forward, two steps back.” You do all the right things like daily brushing and flossing, and
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4 Common Causes for Gum Recession
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 13, 2020.
Your gums play an important role in dental function and health. Not only do they help anchor teeth in the jaw, the gums also protect tooth roots from disease.
But
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See Your Dentist to Find out the Real Cause for Your Tooth Pain
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 03, 2020.
If you have tooth pain, we want to know about it. No, really—we want to know all about it. Is the pain sharp or dull? Is it emanating from
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How Veneers Restored Howie Mandel's Winning Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 24, 2020.
You probably wouldn't be surprised to hear that someone playing hockey, racing motocross or duking it out in an ultimate fighter match had a tooth knocked out. But acting
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Is There a Better Way to Manage Pain Without Narcotics?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 14, 2020.
The ongoing opioid addiction epidemic has brought together government, law enforcement and healthcare to find solutions. The focus among doctors and dentists has been on finding ways to reduce
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