-
FAQ: Dental Care During Pregnancy
posted: May 19, 2022.
Pregnancy is a very special and exciting time for expectant women and their families. At this time, many moms-to-be make careful choices to try and do what’s best for themselves Read more -
You Might Avoid Permanent Tooth Alteration With These 'No-Prep' Veneers
posted: May 09, 2022.
If you know anyone with dental veneers, you've likely heard how much they love them. These thin shells of dental porcelain bonded to the front of teeth can hide a Read more -
Here is How You can Improve Your Wedding Day Smile!
posted: Apr. 29, 2022.
Congratulations—you’re engaged! It’s a stupendous (and hectic) time in your life as you plan your upcoming wedding.You want to look your best for the big day—which means you may be Read more -
Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
posted: Apr. 19, 2022.
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 Doctor–Dentistry Read more -
If You're Caring For an Older Adult, Make Their Oral Health a Top Priority
posted: Apr. 09, 2022.
Most of us care for our teeth without much assistance, save from our dentist. But that can change as we get older. A senior adult sometimes needs the help of Read more -
How to Ensure Your Child's Teeth and Gums Stay Healthy Now and Later
posted: Mar. 30, 2022.
Being a parent can be a rewarding role. But it's also hard work, especially the effort required in keeping children healthy. In that respect, there's one area you don't want Read more -
Air Abrasion Offers a More Pleasant Dental Office Experience than Drills
posted: Mar. 20, 2022.
For years preparing teeth for fillings or other restorations has required the use of a drill. Although quite effective in removing decayed structure and preparing the tooth for bonding, it Read more -
Veneers Played a Big Role in Ben Affleck's 'Action Hero' Look for 'Armageddon'
posted: Mar. 10, 2022.
Director Michael Bay wanted a certain "action hero" look for the protagonists of his blockbuster disaster movie Armageddon. So, he urged one of the stars, Ben Affleck, to get in Read more -
Orthodontics Could be the Smile Transformer You've Been Looking For
posted: Feb. 28, 2022.
When designing your new smile, we have a lot of options for changing how individual teeth look: from whitening discolored teeth to replacing missing teeth with life-like dental implants. But Read more -
Is Your Smile Too Gummy? Here's How We Might Be Able to Improve it
posted: Feb. 18, 2022.
Your gums not only support and protect your teeth they also help present them in a visually attractive way. But some people’s gums seem to stand out too much — Read more -
What's Involved in Getting a Dental Implant?
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.
Although the term "surgery" is broad enough to drive a proverbial truck through, we can roughly categorize procedures as either major or minor. Installing an implant is decidedly in the Read more -
Why Kathy Bates Chose This Alternative to Braces and so Might You
posted: Jan. 29, 2022.
Kathy Bates has been a familiar face to filmgoers since her Oscar-winning performance as Annie Wilkes in Misery. She's best known for playing true-to-life characters like Wilkes or Barbara Jewell Read more -
Treating Gum Disease is Good for Your Whole Body, Not Just Your Mouth
posted: Jan. 19, 2022.
Periodontal (gum) disease can do unpleasant things to your mouth, including losing teeth. Its effects, though, may not be isolated to the oral cavity: Gum disease could make other diseases Read more -
Removing Teeth Could Aid Orthodontic Treatment
posted: Jan. 09, 2022.
There's usually more to straightening a smile than simply applying braces. That's why an orthodontist takes the time first to learn all they can about a patient's bite and, depending Read more -
Keep Your New Straightened Smile Straight With an Orthodontic Retainer
posted: Dec. 30, 2021.
You can't correct a poor bite with braces or clear aligners overnight: Even the most cut-and-dried case can still require a few years to move teeth where they should be. Read more -
Hugh Jackman Is All Smiles for His New Broadway-Inspired Show
posted: Dec. 20, 2021.
To anyone immersed in the “X-Men Universe” Hugh Jackman will always be Wolverine, a role he played in seven movies. But there’s more to this Australian actor than mutant bone Read more