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Early Action Needed to Save Your Tooth from Root Resorption
posted: Feb. 11, 2018.
Along with the gums, your teeth’s roots help stabilize them. Without them your teeth couldn’t handle the normal biting forces you encounter every day. That’s why a rare condition Read more -
Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
posted: Feb. 03, 2018.
When is the best time to floss your teeth: Morning? Bedtime? How about: whenever and wherever the moment feels right? For Cam Newton, award-winning NFL quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, Read more -
How Veneers Can Help Fix Imperfections in Your Smile
posted: Feb. 01, 2018.
Veneers were first used by a dentist in California in the 1920s. He wanted to help his Hollywood client change his smile for a movie. Today, veneers are used by Read more -
Your Health Could Affect the Longevity of a Dental Implant
posted: Jan. 26, 2018.
There’s a lot to like about dental implants for replacing missing teeth. Not only are they life-like, but because they replace the root they also function much like a Read more -
Partial Dentures: an Affordable Alternative to More Expensive Restorations
posted: Jan. 18, 2018.
Dental implants are today’s preferred choice for replacing missing teeth. They’re the closest restoration to natural teeth—but at a price, especially for multiple teeth. If implants are beyond your Read more -
Replacing a Missing Tooth isn't Just About Improving Your Smile
posted: Jan. 10, 2018.
Seven out of ten Americans are missing at least one tooth due to decay, periodontal (gum) disease or injury. Unfortunately, the consequences go far beyond a missing tooth — Read more -
Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
posted: Jan. 02, 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 -
4 Tips for Avoiding Dental Disease While Wearing Braces
posted: Dec. 25, 2017.
Wearing braces takes time, but if all goes well the changes to your smile will be well worth it. In the meantime, though, you’ll have to contend with one Read more -
Quitting Smoking Decreases Your Risk of Implant Failure
posted: Dec. 24, 2017.
If you’re considering a dental implant as a replacement for a lost tooth, you’re looking at a restoration method with an amazing 95% success rate after ten years. But Read more -
Cosmetic Dentistry
posted: Dec. 19, 2017.
Cosmetic Dentistry Offers Improvements for the Appearance of Your Smile People choose cosmetic dentistry to repair a defect in their smile such as a malformed bite, or crooked teeth. Whatever the Read more -
Coaxing Impacted Teeth to the Right Position can Improve Your Smile
posted: Dec. 16, 2017.
What makes an attractive smile? Of course, shiny, straight and defect-free teeth are a big factor. But there’s another equally important element: all your teeth have come in. Sometimes, Read more -
What is Flap Surgery?
posted: Dec. 14, 2017.
Gum disease is a condition which causes pain, discomfort, and infection of the gums and, if left untreated, can contribute to tooth loss. While the early stages of gum disease, Read more -
Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
posted: Dec. 08, 2017.
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 -
Understanding the Aging Process Leads to More Effective Orthodontics
posted: Nov. 30, 2017.
If you’ve ever looked at younger photos of yourself, you’re sure to notice differences with your present appearance. Of course, your basic features might appear much the same. But Read more -
Not Your Granddad's Dental Care: the New Approach to Tooth Decay Treatment
posted: Nov. 22, 2017.
More than likely your great-grandparents, grandparents and even your parents had a common dental experience: when one of their teeth developed a cavity, their dentist removed the decayed portion Read more -
Prevent White Spots on Teeth While Wearing Braces with Diligent Oral Hygiene
posted: Nov. 14, 2017.
After months of wearing braces it's time for the big reveal: your new and improved smile! Your once crooked teeth are now straight and uniform. But a look in the Read more