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Overcoming Bone Loss Preventing You From Getting an Implant
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 02, 2021.
Introduced to the United States in the 1980s, dental implants have quickly become the go-to restoration for tooth replacement. And for good reason: they're not only incredibly life-like, they're
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4 Ways Alcohol Could Affect Your Oral Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 22, 2021.
Fermented and distilled beverages have been a part of human culture for millennia. They help us celebrate the joys of life and the companionship of family and friends. But
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How MLB Star Aaron Judge Changed His Smile and How You Can Too
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 12, 2021.
Between the final game of the World Series in late October and spring training in February, major league baseball players work on their skills preparing for the new season.
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CT Imaging Technology Can Improve Outcomes for Complex Dental Problems
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 02, 2021.
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
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Not Getting a Good Night's Sleep? Your Dentist May Be Able to Help
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 23, 2021.
If you live an average lifespan, you'll spend more than 200,000 hours in blissful slumber. It's not a waste, though: You absolutely need this much sleep to maintain optimum
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3 Reasons Why Treating Cavities Is Becoming More Effective
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 13, 2021.
If you've ever had a run-in with cavities, you know the drill (no pun intended): After getting a local anesthetic for pain, the dentist removes any decayed dental tissue,
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You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 03, 2021.
Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may
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4 Tips for Improving Daily Brushing and Flossing
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 21, 2021.
Two important practices boost your protection from dental disease: twice-a-year dental visits; and daily brushing and flossing. Of the two, that second one could be the most important.
Personal oral
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Eating the Right Foods Can Boost Your Efforts to Prevent Dental Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 11, 2021.
You're more apt to lose teeth because of periodontal (gum) disease and tooth decay than any other cause. But neither of these bacterial diseases have to happen: You can
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What To Do and Not Do for These 3 Common Childhood Dental Problems
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 01, 2021.
Knowing what to do—and what not to do—when your child is sick can greatly affect their health and well-being. That's especially true with dental problems.
Here then are some Dos
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What's That on Your Teeth, Nick Jonas? How to Avoid a Similar Smile Oops
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 21, 2021.
Think no one is looking at your smile when you’re out in public? Nick Jonas’ recent experience might convince you otherwise. While the Jonas Brothers were performing during the
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That Energy Drink You Take for a Boost Might Be Hurting Your Dental Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 11, 2021.
Although energy drinks are but a blip on the historical timeline compared to coffee or tea, they've displaced these traditional stimulants among nearly half of today's adolescents and young
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Bone Grafting Might be Necessary Before You Obtain an Implant
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 01, 2021.
Every year dentists place over 5 million dental implants for lost teeth, often removing the problem tooth and installing the implant at the same time. But getting a “tooth
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4 Areas Deserving Attention as You Protect Your Teeth for a Lifetime
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 21, 2020.
Thousands of years ago, our ancestors could only expect to live between 30 and 40 years. But steady improvements in lifestyle and medical care have increased human life expectancy
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What Tara Lipinski Does to Protect One of Her Most Valuable Assets - Her Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 10, 2020.
Tara Lipinski loves to smile. And for good reason: The Olympic-gold medalist has enjoyed a spectacular career in ladies' figure skating. Besides also winning gold in the U.S. Nationals
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A 'Tooth in a Day' Implant Could Give You a Perfect Smile From Day One
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 30, 2020.
Getting a new implant tooth in only one day sounds too good to be true. But it's true—up to a point. Whether or not you can undergo an immediate
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