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Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles
posted: Oct. 23, 2021.
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 show Read more -
Head Off a Crossbite at the Pass With This Orthodontic Appliance
posted: Oct. 13, 2021.
At what age should you begin treating a poor bite? Many might say with braces around late childhood or early adolescence. But some bite problems could be addressed earlier—with the Read more -
Follow These Tips for Cleaner and Healthier Teeth and Gums
posted: Oct. 03, 2021.
It gradually dawned on our ancient ancestors that a healthy mouth was usually a clean one. To achieve that blessed oral state, they chewed on tree bark or employed primitive Read more -
High Tech Dentistry: How Do We Use a CAT Scan?
posted: Sep. 23, 2021.
The CAT scan is a relatively recent technique in dentistry, used to get an image of what’s happening deep within your jaws. You may be wondering what a CAT scan Read more -
Veneers for a New Smile
posted: Sep. 13, 2021.
A great smile makes you feel better about yourself and inspires confidence in others. But, unfortunately, many people experience issues with their oral health that may damage their smiles for Read more -
How a Tooth Caused Hannah Bronfman's Mystery Ailments
posted: Sep. 13, 2021.
Hannah Bronfman, well-known DJ and founder of the health and beauty website HBFIT.com, took a tumble while biking a few years ago. After the initial pain and bruising subsided, all Read more -
4 Reasons to Consider Dental Implants
posted: Sep. 03, 2021.
Along with fessing up to cherry tree surgery and tossing silver dollars across the Potomac River, George Washington is also famously known for wearing wooden dentures. Although we can't verify Read more -
Implants can Support a Total Tooth Replacement Restoration
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.
You may be familiar with a dental implant used to replace a single tooth — but implant technology can do much more. Implants can also support other restorations including total Read more -
Bone Grafting Might be Necessary Before You Obtain an Implant
posted: Aug. 14, 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 in Read more -
Russell Wilson's Funny Video Aside, Removing Wisdom Teeth is No Laughing Matter
posted: Aug. 04, 2021.
There are plenty of hilarious videos of groggy patients coming out of wisdom teeth surgery to keep you occupied for hours. While many of these have turned everyday people into Read more -
Advanced Equipment and Safe Practices Ensure X-Ray Safety for Children
posted: Jul. 25, 2021.
When it comes to our children’s safety, there isn’t much nowadays that isn’t under scrutiny. Whether food, clothing, toys and more, we ask the same question: can it be harmful Read more -
When Is an Extraction Necessary?
posted: Jul. 21, 2021.
Find out when a tooth can be saved and when it might be time to have it removed. No one really wants to think about it but a tooth extraction is Read more -
Keep Your Child's Fluoride Intake at a Safe but Effective Level
posted: Jul. 15, 2021.
Fluoride is an important part of your child's dental development. But if children take in too much of this important mineral, they could experience enamel fluorosis, a condition in which Read more -
Gum Disease Could be Making Other Diseases Worse
posted: Jul. 05, 2021.
Half of adults over age 30, and an astounding 70% over 65, have had some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Unchecked, a bacterial gum infection can spread into the supporting Read more -
Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
posted: Jun. 25, 2021.
When Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O’Dell set out to teach her young daughter Ashby how to brush her teeth, she knew the surest path to success would be to make Read more -
3 Causes for Implant Failure and What You can do About Them
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.
First introduced in the 1980s, dental implants are a popular and reliable tooth replacement option. Numerous studies show that after ten years 95% are still in place. Much of this Read more