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Never Use This Numbing Agent to Relieve Teething Pain in Young Children
posted: Aug. 10, 2021.
Parents will do just about anything to relieve their children's discomfort when they're in pain. When a toddler is suffering through a teething episode, it's tempting to turn to Read more -
Craft a Custom Care Plan by Identifying Your Individual Risk for Tooth Decay
posted: Jul. 31, 2021.
Although we've known for some time how tooth decay forms, it's still prevalent across the population—even more so than cancer or heart disease. Along with gum disease, it's a Read more -
Periodontal Probing Can Tell Us a Lot About the Severity of a Gum Infection
posted: Jul. 21, 2021.
The red and puffy gums that sometimes accompany the onset of periodontal (gum) disease don't always catch your attention. You may not even get any symptoms at all, in Read more -
Your New Porcelain Veneers Can Last and Look Great a Long Time
posted: Jul. 11, 2021.
Dental veneers are a popular way to improve teeth with chips, stains, gaps or other defects. They're typically made of dental porcelain, ceramic-like materials prized for their ability to Read more -
Smile Enhancements That Could Make Your Wedding Day Like No Other
posted: Jul. 01, 2021.
Each of life's moments are precious—but some are more precious than others. For one like your wedding day, you want to look your very best. Be sure your teeth and Read more -
5 Tips Students (and Everyone Else) Should Heed for Healthy Teeth and Gums
posted: Jun. 21, 2021.
Though it sounds like an elite academic society, "The Freshman 15" is anything but. The phrase stands for the weight, pegged at 15 pounds, that many incoming students gain Read more -
How Cheese and Other Dairy Contribute to Healthier Teeth and a More Photogenic Smile
posted: Jun. 11, 2021.
Here's a bit of magic: Hold your smart phone camera in front of someone and say, "Cheese!" More times than not, they'll break into a smile. No one knows Read more -
Thumb Sucking and Tongue Thrusting Could Cause a Poor Bite
posted: Jun. 01, 2021.
There are many things to be concerned about with your infant. Thumb sucking shouldn't be one of them—at least not yet. Practically universal among young children, the habit normally Read more -
Removing Teeth Might Make It Easier To Straighten a Smile
posted: May 22, 2021.
Dentists remove millions of teeth each year, often because of tooth decay or gum disease. But disease isn't the only reason—a tooth extraction might make it easier to straighten Read more -
Gum Disease Could Impact More Than Your Oral Health
posted: May 12, 2021.
Preventing periodontal (gum) disease not only preserves your teeth and gums, it might also benefit the rest of your health. There's growing evidence that gum disease has links to Read more -
Sedation Can Help an Anxious Child Relax During Dental Treatment
posted: May 02, 2021.
There are different ways to ease a child's potential nervousness with dental visits, like starting those visits around their first birthday or seeing a pediatric dentist who specializes in Read more -
Evidence Mounting That Vaping is Hazardous to Your Oral Health
posted: Apr. 22, 2021.
It wasn't too many years ago that e-cigarettes were promoted as a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes. “Vaping” was in and “smoking” was out. But vaping's recent link with certain Read more -
Gum Disease Can Be Stopped but You Could Be in For a Long Fight
posted: Apr. 12, 2021.
It often begins without you realizing it—spreading ever deeper into the gums and damaging tissue attachments, teeth and supporting bone in its way. In the end, it could cause Read more -
This Orthodontic Device Could Stop a Poor Bite From Developing
posted: Apr. 02, 2021.
“Orthodontic treatment” and “braces” almost seem like synonymous terms. But while braces certainly are orthodontic, it isn't the only tool in an orthodontist's toolkit. A good example is a device Read more -
Eating the Right Kind of Carbs Can Help You Avoid Gum Disease
posted: Mar. 21, 2021.
There are great health benefits to eating better, including for your teeth and gums. But to determine your ideal diet, you'll have to come to terms with carbohydrates, the Read more -
There's No Madness in Protecting Your Family Basketball Player With a Custom Mouthguard
posted: Mar. 11, 2021.
A wave of madness is about to sweep across Indianapolis and onto television screens across America—March Madness, that is. That's right: After its cancellation in 2020 due to COVID-19, Read more -
Help Your Dentures and Your Health by Taking Them Out at Night
posted: Mar. 01, 2021.
Dentures have come a long way since George Washington's time. Today, they're more comfortable, more secure and more lifelike than our first president's famous hippopotamus ivory appliance. But one thing Read more