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The Parent-Dentist Partnership: Establishing Better Oral Health for Your Child
posted: Jan 20, 2020.
As a parent, the task of guiding your children through their physical, mental and social development can sometimes seem overwhelming. That doesn’t have to be the case with their dental Read more -
The Timely Use of a Palatal Expander Could Help Correct a Cross-Bite
posted: Jan 10, 2020.
While crooked teeth are usually responsible for a malocclusion (poor bite), the root cause could go deeper: a malformed maxilla, a composite structure composed of the upper jaw and palate. Read more -
Julianne Hough Shares a Video - and a Song - After Wisdom Teeth Come Out
posted: Dec 31, 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 -
Implant-Supported Dentures - a Better Fit with Excessive Bone Loss
posted: Dec 21, 2019.
Some patients who wear dentures face a kind of Catch-22: their denture fit may have loosened and become uncomfortable over time due to continued bone loss, yet the same bone Read more -
Why the Treatment Model for Your Jaw Joint Disorder Matters
posted: Dec 11, 2019.
Your temporomandibular joints (TMJ), located where your lower jaw meets the skull, play an essential role in nearly every mouth function. It’s nearly impossible to eat or speak without them.Likewise, Read more -
Dental Implants: a Durable, Life-Like Solution for your Tooth Loss
posted: Dec 01, 2019.
What's so special about dental implants — and why should you consider one to replace a missing tooth?Although they've only been widely available for thirty years, dental implants have climbed Read more -
Miley Cyrus's Little Secret: Straightening Her Smile With Lingual Braces
posted: Nov 21, 2019.
Miley Cyrus's rise to fame began when she was cast in the Disney series Hannah Montana. She played the title character, Hannah Montana, a famous singing star hiding her true Read more -
Lasers Could be the Future for Gum Disease Treatment
posted: Nov 11, 2019.
We’ve developed a number of effective treatments for periodontal (gum) disease. Depending on how far and deep a patient’s infection has advanced, treatment can be quite invasive and even require Read more -
3 Reasons for Why It's a Smart Move to Invest in Dental Implants
posted: Nov 01, 2019.
When it comes to replacing a missing tooth, you have several options, including a removable partial denture or a fixed bridge. But the premier choice is “the new kid on Read more -
Local Anesthesia Provides a More Pleasant and Thorough Dental Experience
posted: Oct 22, 2019.
Controlling discomfort during dental work is one of our top priorities. Advances in anesthesia over the last century have made that objective easier to attain, especially for routine procedures.The term Read more -
Find Out How These Famous Celebrities Protect Their Smiles From Teeth Grinding
posted: Oct 12, 2019.
The fast-paced world of sports and entertainment isn’t all glitz and glamour. These high-profile industries create a unique kind of emotional and mental stress on celebrities. For many of them, Read more -
3 Reasons Why Correcting a Poor Bite Is Worthwhile at Any Age
posted: Oct 02, 2019.
October is National Orthodontic Health Month, and the more than 18,000 members of the American Association of Orthodontists want you to know the importance of a good bite. Correcting a Read more -
Watch for These Developing Bite Problems with Your Child's Teeth
posted: Sep 22, 2019.
You may not always be able to tell if your child's bite isn't developing properly. That's why you should have them undergo an orthodontic evaluation around age 6 to uncover Read more -
Infection Control Standards Keep Dental Patients Safe from Disease
posted: Sep 12, 2019.
The chances of contracting an infectious disease from a dental visit are extremely low, thanks to the stringent safety standards practiced by over 170,000 dental care providers across the U.S. Read more -
Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
posted: Sep 02, 2019.
At the first-ever Players Weekend in August 2017, Major League Baseball players wore jerseys with their nicknames on the back. One player — Cleveland Indians shortstop, Francisco Lindor — picked Read more -
Practice Caution with Energy or Sports Drinks to Protect Your Enamel
posted: Aug 23, 2019.
Although energy and sports drinks have different purposes, they have one thing in common: they often contain added citric and other acids to improve taste and prolong shelf life. Their Read more