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An Eating Disorder May Show Itself in The Mouth
posted: Apr. 06, 2021.
Although dental care is our primary focus, we dentists are also on the lookout for other health problems that may manifest in the mouth. That's why we're sometimes the first Read more -
Limit Acidic Beverages to Protect Your Child's Tooth Enamel from Erosion
posted: Mar. 27, 2021.
Tooth enamel erosion is a serious issue for many children that can result in permanent impairment of oral health. The problem isn’t just bacterial acid that causes tooth decay — Read more -
Why You Shouldn't Worry About the Mercury in Your Silver Fillings
posted: Mar. 17, 2021.
Over the last century and a half millions of people have had a tooth cavity filled with “silver” amalgam. Perhaps you’re one of them. The use of this effective and Read more -
Take It From Taylor Swift - Losing Your Orthodontic Retainer is No Fun
posted: Mar. 07, 2021.
For nearly two decades, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has dominated the pop and country charts. In December she launched her ninth studio album, called evermore, and in January she delighted fans Read more -
Transforming Your Smile with Veneers, Step by Step
posted: Feb. 25, 2021.
Dental veneers are a great way to transform a smile without the expense or effort often required of other restorations. These thin layers of dental material adhere to the front Read more -
Oral Health Can Prove Challenging in Your Senior Years
posted: Feb. 15, 2021.
A focus on dental care in senior citizens is just as important as it is for children. Indeed, oral health in your later years can be a major factor in Read more -
Eating the Right Foods Can Boost Your Efforts to Prevent Dental Disease
posted: Feb. 05, 2021.
You're more apt to lose teeth because of periodontal (gum) disease and tooth decay than any other cause. But neither of these bacterial diseases have to happen: You can prevent Read more -
Listen to Ellen DeGeneres: Don't Think You Can Get Away Without Flossing!
posted: Jan. 26, 2021.
This year's Carol Burnett Award, presented at the Golden Globes, goes to Ellen DeGeneres for her “outstanding contributions to the television medium on or off the screen.” This is the Read more -
An Implant Restoration Could Prevent Bone Loss
posted: Jan. 16, 2021.
Losing teeth continues to be an all too common experience for people, especially those in their senior years. Fortunately, there are several ways to replace them, ranging from partial or Read more -
What To Do and Not Do for These 3 Common Childhood Dental Problems
posted: Jan. 06, 2021.
Knowing what to do—and what not to do—when your child is sick can greatly affect their health and well-being. That's especially true with dental problems.Here then are some Dos and Read more -
Today's Dentures Are More Secure and Comfortable to Wear
posted: Dec. 27, 2020.
Although teeth are quite durable, we can still lose them—even all of them—to disease or injury. The good news, though, is that we have effective ways to restore teeth after Read more -
David Copperfield on the Magic of Cosmetic Dentistry
posted: Dec. 17, 2020.
If you could seem to levitate, walk through walls, or make the Statue of Liberty disappear… would it really matter whether or not you had a bright, shiny smile? According Read more -
A Minor Procedure Could Make Breastfeeding Easier for You and Your Baby
posted: Dec. 07, 2020.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and other healthcare organizations recommend breastfeeding as the best means for infant feeding. While bottle feeding can supply the nutrition necessary for a baby's healthy Read more -
Chronic Dry Mouth Could be Increasing Your Risk of Dental Disease
posted: Nov. 27, 2020.
Perhaps you haven’t thought of it quite this way, but saliva is one of the true wonders of the human body. This unassuming fluid performs a variety of tasks to Read more -
If a Root Canal Won't Work, This Procedure Might Save Your Tooth
posted: Nov. 17, 2020.
Root canal treatments are the go-to procedures dentists use to treat a tooth with advanced internal decay that has resulted in the pulp (nerve) dying. And for good reason: root Read more -
Supermodel Ashley Graham's Unpleasant Dental Encounter With a Frozen Cookie
posted: Nov. 07, 2020.
Ashley Graham has a beautiful and valuable smile—an important asset to her bustling career as a plus-size model and television host. But she recently revealed on Instagram a “confrontation” between Read more