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NHL Iron Man Keith Yandle Suffers Dental Trauma on Ice
posted: May 29, 2020.
Professional Hockey player Keith Yandle is the current NHL “iron man”—that is, he has earned the distinction of playing in the most consecutive games. On November 23, Yandle was Read more -
The Graduation Season is the Perfect Time to Review Dental Health
posted: May 24, 2020.
The month of May blossoms annually with commencement ceremonies honoring students graduating from high schools, colleges and universities. For each graduate, the occasion represents a major milestone along their Read more -
Reducing Teeth Grinding Leads to Better Sleep and Better Dental Health
posted: May 19, 2020.
We all need a good night's sleep, both in quantity and quality. That's why the Better Sleep Council promotes Better Sleep Month every May with helpful tips on making Read more -
Facial Nerve Pain Can be Controlled
posted: May 14, 2020.
Every year 150,000 people, mostly women over age 50, find out they have a painful condition called trigeminal neuralgia. For many it begins as an occasional twinge along the Read more -
What You Can Do About Bad Breath (Unless You're a Famous Actress Pranking Your Co-Star)
posted: May 09, 2020.
Hollywood superstar Jennifer Lawrence is a highly paid actress, Oscar winner, successful producer and…merry prankster. She's the latter, at least with co-star Liam Hemsworth: It seems Lawrence deliberately ate Read more -
Preventing Dental Stains
posted: May 08, 2020.
Would you like to keep your teeth as white as possible? Brightening your smile can be as easy as trying a few of these suggestions. If your teeth still look Read more -
Think Twice Before Considering Botox for Chronic Jaw Pain Relief
posted: May 04, 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 -
Here's What you Need to Know about a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Apr. 29, 2020.
A root canal treatment is a common procedure performed by dentists and endodontists (specialists for inner tooth problems). If you're about to undergo this tooth-saving procedure, here's what you Read more -
3 Things You Need to Know about Easing Anxiety Over Dental Visits
posted: Apr. 24, 2020.
Although dental visits are routine for most people, it’s a different experience for a few. About one in ten adults have high anxiety or fear of going to the Read more -
You Can Have a Straighter Smile - Just Like the Queen of England
posted: Apr. 19, 2020.
The monarchs of the world experience the same health issues as their subjects—but they often tend to be hush-hush about it. Recently, though, the normally reticent Queen Elizabeth II Read more -
Practice Daily Hygiene to Avoid Gum Swelling While Wearing Braces
posted: Apr. 14, 2020.
Straightening your smile doesn't happen overnight—it can involve months or even years of orthodontic treatment. And although the end result is well worth it, the long process can make Read more -
Too Much Sugar Can Wreck More Than Your Teeth
posted: Apr. 09, 2020.
You've heard it. Your parents heard it—maybe even your grandparents too. Dentists have been alerting people for more than half a century that high sugar consumption contributes to tooth Read more -
Why and How to Save a Diseased Tooth
posted: Apr. 04, 2020.
Let's say you have a diseased tooth you think might be on its last leg. It might be possible to save it, perhaps with a significant investment of time Read more -
Even Celebrities Have Accidents: See What They Do to Restore Their Chipped Teeth
posted: Mar. 30, 2020.
Chipped a tooth? Don't beat yourself up—this type of dental injury is quite common. In fact, you probably have a favorite celebrity who has chipped one or more of Read more -
4 Things to Do to Keep Your Child's Dental Development on Track
posted: Mar. 25, 2020.
When you’re expecting a new baby, there’s a lot to prepare: outfitting the nursery, stocking up on diapers or choosing a pediatrician. It’s also not too early to consider Read more -
Regardless of What You've Seen Online, Don't Fear a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Mar. 20, 2020.
With smart phone in hand, you can instantaneously find out just about anything. Unfortunately, online search results aren’t always accurate. Case in point: there’s an idea floating on the Read more