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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 -
Here's Why Gum Disease Could Be Lurking in Your Mouth Even Now
posted: Feb. 18, 2021.
If you think periodontal (gum) disease is something that only happens to the other guy (or gal), you might want to reconsider. Roughly half of adults over age 30—and Read more -
Although Rare, This Condition Could Destroy a Tooth
posted: Feb. 07, 2021.
Most dental problems are caused by tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease, easily preventable with dedicated daily hygiene and regular dental care. But there are a few other rare Read more -
Topical Fluoride Could Boost Your Child's Avoidance of Tooth Decay
posted: Jan. 28, 2021.
Tooth decay is perhaps the biggest danger your child's teeth can face. Not only can it rob them of primary teeth now, but the loss of teeth at this Read more -
Flexible RPDs - a Sound, Temporary Way To Replace Missing Teeth
posted: Jan. 18, 2021.
The timing around losing a tooth may not always sync with your financial ability. It's not unusual for people to postpone getting a dental implant—by far the best option Read more -
Two Major Causes for Implant Failure and How You Can Prevent Them
posted: Jan. 08, 2021.
Dental implants are a reliable way to replace teeth. More than 95% of implants survive ten years after their installation, and many of these could conceivably continue for decades. But Read more -
Keep a Lid on Sugar This Holiday for Healthier Teeth and Gums
posted: Dec. 29, 2020.
During this time of year, many of us dust off traditional family recipes and make our favorite holiday treats. There is, however, a small price to pay for all Read more -
Keep Your Child's Fluoride Intake at a Safe but Effective Level
posted: Dec. 19, 2020.
Fluoride is an important part of your child's dental development. But if children take in too much of this important mineral, they could experience enamel fluorosis, a condition in Read more -
An Oral Irrigator Could Make Flossing Easier for You
posted: Dec. 09, 2020.
If we were playing word association with the term “oral hygiene,” you'd probably answer “brushing.” And you would be right—brushing cleans tooth surfaces of accumulated bacterial plaque, a thin Read more