• updated: Jun. 03, 2022
• Oral Health
• oral hygiene,  pediatric dentistry

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

• updated: Jun. 03, 2022
• Dental Procedures
• celebrity smiles,  orthodontics

Sometimes it seems that appearances count for everything—especially in Hollywood. But just recently, Lonnie Chaviz, the 10-year-old actor who plays young Randall on the hit TV show This Is Read More

• updated: Jun. 03, 2022
• Dental Procedures
• orthodontic treatment

Sometimes you need only a single solution to improve your smile: teeth whitening to brighten stained teeth; porcelain veneers or crowns to mask dental flaws; or a life-like dental Read More

• updated: Jun. 03, 2022
• Oral Health
• oral health

The 2020s are here, so throw those “new decade” parties! Well, maybe. Some of your party guests might insist the Twenties won't begin until January 1, 2021. For some Read More

• updated: Jun. 03, 2022
• Dental Procedures
• veneers

Just like adults, teenagers experience chipped, stained or disfigured teeth. And during a life stage where issues with appearance can be acutely painful, these defects call out for a Read More

• updated: Jun. 03, 2022
• Dental Procedures
• chipped teeth

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

• updated: Jun. 03, 2022
• Dental Procedures
• orthodontic treatment

Every year many parents learn their “tweenager” or teenager needs their bite corrected, often with specialized orthodontics. Imagine, though, if these families could go back in time to when Read More

• updated: Jun. 03, 2022
• Oral Health
• osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a major health condition affecting millions of people, mostly women over 50. The disease weakens bone strength to the point that a minor fall or even coughing Read More

• updated: Jun. 03, 2022
• Oral Health
• retainers

After living with braces for a couple of years, the “big reveal” finally happens and you see your new smile for the first time. But then you’re told you Read More

• updated: Jun. 03, 2022
• Oral Health
• celebrity smiles,  gum disease,  oral hygiene

Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated Read More

• updated: Jun. 03, 2022
• Oral Health
• sensitive teeth

If you wince in pain while eating or drinking something hot or cold, you’re not alone: tooth sensitivity afflicts one in three Americans. To understand what’s possibly going on, Read More

• updated: Jun. 03, 2022
• Dental Procedures
• dental implant

When you hear the word “surgery,” your first thought might be of a high-charged operating room with a surgeon operating intently as a nurse mops sweat from their brow. Read More

• updated: Jun. 03, 2022
• Oral Health
• gum disease

To keep a healthy smile, brushing and flossing your teeth every day should be at the top of your to-do list, along with regular dental visits. Dental visits are Read More

• updated: Jun. 03, 2022
• Oral Health
• dental injury

The March 27th game started off pretty well for NBA star Kevin Love. His team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, were coming off a 5-game winning streak as they faced the Read More

• updated: Jun. 03, 2022
• Oral Health
• oral health,  gum disease

Here's an alarming statistic: Nearly half of adults over 30—and 70% over 65—are affected by periodontal (gum) disease. It's sobering because if not caught and treated early, gum disease Read More

• updated: Jun. 03, 2022
• Dental Procedures
• pediatric dentistry

“That kid is growing like a weed!” Every proud parent likes to hear something like that about their child: It means they’re growing up—and it shows! As nature takes its Read More