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4 Things that can Cause Gum Recession and What to do About Them
posted: Jan. 20, 2019.
Besides attractively showcasing your teeth, your gums protect your teeth and underlying bone from bacteria and abrasive food particles. Sometimes, though, the gums can pull back or recede from Read more -
Stay Hydrated in Winter for Better Year-Round Oral Hygiene
posted: Jan. 10, 2019.
Whether you live in the snow belt or the sunny south, the winter season often means a change in the weather. In many places, the sun isn't as strong Read more -
New Year, New Smile
posted: Dec. 31, 2018.
As December brings the old year to a close, it’s a great time to set goals for the year to come. This might include a major life change, such Read more -
Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
posted: Dec. 21, 2018.
For major-league slugger Giancarlo Stanton, 2014 was a record-breaking year. After the baseball season ended, he signed a 13-year, $325 million contract with the Miami Marlins — the biggest Read more -
Retain Your New Smile After Braces with a Retainer
posted: Dec. 11, 2018.
It’s been a long road with your braces, but now they’re finally off. Hopefully the first glimpse of your new smile more than made up for the time and Read more -
Proper Cleaning Techniques can Help you Control Chronic Bad Breath
posted: Dec. 01, 2018.
We all experience the occasional bout of bad breath from dry mouth or after eating certain foods. Chronic halitosis, on the other hand, could have an underlying health cause Read more -
TMD and Fibromyalgia Could Share Links in Chronic Pain
posted: Nov. 21, 2018.
Chronic pain can turn your life upside down. While there are a number of disorders that fit in this category, two of them—fibromyalgia and temporomandibular disorders (TMD)—can disrupt your Read more -
Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
posted: Nov. 11, 2018.
The March 27th game started off pretty well for NBA star Kevin Love. His team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, were coming off a 5-game winning streak as they faced the Read more -
Seek Immediate Treatment for this Advanced Form of Gingivitis
posted: Nov. 01, 2018.
It takes only a short time neglecting your oral hygiene before you begin to notice some unpleasant things with your gums: swelling, redness or even bleeding. These are all Read more -
Lasers Adding New Precision and Efficiency to Root Canal Treatments
posted: Oct. 22, 2018.
Root canal treatments are an essential part of dental care — countless teeth with deep decay would be lost each year without it. Now, this traditional dental care procedure Read more -
3 Surprising Sugar Sources Your Baby Might be Consuming
posted: Oct. 12, 2018.
Tooth decay is an ever present danger for your baby’s developing teeth. It begins with disease-causing bacteria feasting on leftover sugar, producing high levels of oral acid that slowly Read more -
Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
posted: Oct. 02, 2018.
Some moviegoers have been known to crunch popcorn, bite their fingers or grab their neighbor’s hands during the intense scenes of a thriller. But for one fan, the on-screen Read more -
Not all Dental Crowns Share the Same Quality of Life-Likeness
posted: Sep. 22, 2018.
Dental crowns are an essential means for restoring damaged or unattractive teeth. A well-crafted crown not only functions well, it looks and blends seamlessly with the rest of the Read more -
Protect Your Teeth During Football Season
posted: Sep. 12, 2018.
Autumn begins in the month of September, a season that promises cooler days and longer nights. But more significantly for sports fans, September marks the start of football season. Read more -
Keep Up Good Dental Habits in College to Protect Your Teeth and Gums
posted: Sep. 02, 2018.
Starting college is one of life’s biggest transition moments, the first time many young people can truly say they’re on their own. Their freshman year can be both exhilarating Read more -
Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
posted: Aug. 23, 2018.
What's an actor's most important feature? According to Vivica A. Fox, whose most recent big-screen role was in Independence Day: Resurgence, it's what you see right up front. "On screen, Read more