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Stop Gum Disease Before it Harms Your Health
posted: Feb. 24, 2019.
If you're over 30 your chances for developing periodontal (gum) disease are better than half. And it's not a minor matter—untreated gum disease can lead not only to tooth Read more -
4 Things to Avoid if You Want to Support Your Child's Dental Development
posted: Feb. 14, 2019.
Your child's oral development generates considerable changes during their "growing up" years. There are a number of things you can do to help support their development—but also things you Read more -
Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
posted: Feb. 04, 2019.
Sometimes, looking at old pictures can really bring memories back to life. Just ask Stefani Germanotta—the pop diva better known as Lady Gaga. In one scene from the recent Read more -
Your Regular Dental Visits Might Change if You've had Gum Disease
posted: Jan. 25, 2019.
Periodontal (gum) disease is as common as it is destructive. Almost half of all adults 30 and older have some form—and those numbers increase to nearly three-quarters by age Read more -
Protecting Primary Teeth from Decay Helps Ensure Future Dental Health
posted: Jan. 15, 2019.
A baby’s teeth begin coming in just a few months after birth—first one or two in the front, and then gradually the rest of them over the next couple Read more -
A New Resolution - Floss!
posted: Jan. 05, 2019.
Now that we’re into the New Year, it’s a good time to look over your list of resolutions. Did you remember to include dental health on your list? Here’s Read more -
Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
posted: Dec. 26, 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 -
Wisdom Teeth Warrant Close Watch to Avoid Future Health Issues
posted: Dec. 16, 2018.
As permanent teeth gradually replace primary (“baby”) teeth, most will come in by early adolescence. But the back third molars—the wisdom teeth—are often the last to the party, usually Read more -
Advanced Equipment and Safe Practices Ensure X-Ray Safety for Children
posted: Dec. 06, 2018.
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 Read more -
What to Do About Your Child's Toothache Before Seeing the Dentist
posted: Nov. 26, 2018.
If your child begins complaining of tooth pain without an accompanying fever or facial swelling, it’s likely not an emergency. Still, you should have us check it—and the sooner Read more -
Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
posted: Nov. 16, 2018.
Cavities can happen even before a baby has his first piece of candy. This was the difficult lesson actor David Ramsey of the TV shows Arrow and Dexter learned Read more -
Retain Your New Smile After Braces with a Retainer
posted: Nov. 06, 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 -
Five Tips for Top-Notch Tooth Brushing
posted: Oct. 27, 2018.
October is national Dental Hygiene month—and it’s a great time to renew your commitment to good oral health. Everyone knows that to enjoy clean teeth and fresh breath, we Read more -
Inflammation: the Link Between Gum Disease and Cardiovascular Disease
posted: Oct. 17, 2018.
Cardiovascular disease and periodontal (gum) disease are two different conditions with their own set of symptoms and outcomes. But they do share one common element: inflammation. In fact, this Read more -
2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
posted: Oct. 07, 2018.
Is a chipped tooth big news? It is if you’re Justin Bieber. When the pop singer recently posted a picture from the dental office to his instagram account, it Read more -
Ease Your Child's Teething Discomfort with these Tips
posted: Sep. 27, 2018.
Although it’s a natural part of dental development, teething is no picnic for your baby. This process in which each of their twenty primary teeth gradually erupt through the Read more