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Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
posted: Apr. 19, 2020.
If there's anything that makes Alfonso Ribeiro happier than his long-running gig as host of America's Funniest Home Videos, it's the time he gets to spend with his family: Read more -
Think Twice Before Considering Botox for Chronic Jaw Pain Relief
posted: Apr. 09, 2020.
Chronic jaw pain can be an unnerving experience that drains the joy out of life. And because of the difficulty in controlling it patients desperate for relief may tread Read more -
Complex Mouth Conditions Call for Dental Specialties
posted: Mar. 30, 2020.
Hopefully, you’ve developed a long-term care relationship with your family dentist. Better known as a general dentist, these professionals are the central players in maintaining your oral health, and Read more -
Answering Your Questions about Your Upcoming Teeth Whitening
posted: Mar. 20, 2020.
Whitening can transform the dullest teeth into a dazzling smile fit for a Hollywood star. But before you undergo a whitening procedure, you might have a few questions about Read more -
Custom Mouthguards Aren't Just for NFL Superstars
posted: Mar. 10, 2020.
If while watching a Seattle Seahawks game you thought you saw wide receiver D. K. Metcalf sucking on a “binky,” your eyes weren’t deceiving you. Well, sort of not—he’s Read more -
Something Between Your Teeth? Don't Use Anything Else but Dental Floss
posted: Feb. 29, 2020.
As a saying, “Necessity is the mother of invention” is no more appropriate than when you have something caught between your teeth. And humans, as inventive and creative as Read more -
3 Things You Can Do to Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
posted: Feb. 19, 2020.
As a parent, you’re all about helping your kids grow up healthy. But there are some obstacles that can make that difficult. One in particular is tooth decay, which Read more -
Extracting a Tooth is a Routine Procedure
posted: Feb. 09, 2020.
Dentists around the world routinely remove diseased or damaged teeth every day. While some extractions require surgery, many don't: Your family dentist can perform these simple extractions, usually with Read more -
Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
posted: Jan. 30, 2020.
When they’re introducing a new movie, actors often take a moment to pay tribute to the people who helped make it happen — like, you know, their dentists. At Read more -
Uncovering Early Gum Disease Through Periodontal Probing
posted: Jan. 20, 2020.
How do you know if you have periodontal (gum) disease? Sometimes your gums will tell you—when they’re red, swollen or bleed easily. But your gums can also look and feel Read more -
Cleft Defects Can Be Overcome, Thanks to Advanced Surgical Procedures
posted: Jan. 10, 2020.
One in 700 babies are born each year with a cleft lip, a cleft palate or both. Besides its devastating emotional and social impact, this common birth defect can Read more -
Your Smile Can Be Your Passport to the World - Take Care of It With These Tips
posted: Dec. 31, 2019.
Bonjour! Hola! Shalom! December is National Learn a Foreign Language Month, and learning to say “Hello” in different tongues is a good place to start. You could then move Read more -
Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
posted: Dec. 21, 2019.
Have you started orthodontic treatment recently? Are you having a little trouble getting used to your braces? If so, you are not alone: Everybody goes through an adjustment period Read more -
New "Behind the Teeth" Braces Could Give You the Advantage of "Invisibility"
posted: Dec. 11, 2019.
Orthodontic braces are a familiar sight, especially among tweens and teens: metal brackets and wires attached to the front of the teeth for all to see. Now imagine the Read more -
Dental Care During Pregnancy is Safe and Essential
posted: Dec. 01, 2019.
When a woman learns she's pregnant, her first thought is often to do everything possible to protect the new life inside her. That may mean making lifestyle changes like Read more -
More Than Indigestion: How Acid Reflux Could Harm Your Teeth
posted: Nov. 21, 2019.
Your stomach is just one big processing plant: Incoming food is broken down into individual nutrients that are then absorbed into the body. The main food "de-constructor" for this Read more