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Why Early Dental Visits Could Brighten Your Child's Dental Health Future
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 01, 2021.
By the time your child reaches their first birthday, they may have only a handful of primary teeth. So, should you schedule their first dental visit or wait until
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An Eating Disorder May Show Itself in The Mouth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 21, 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
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You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 11, 2021.
Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may
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Acid Reflux Could Be Damaging Your Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 01, 2021.
Your tooth enamel is often under assault from oral acid produced by bacteria and certain foods. Unless neutralized, acid can erode your enamel, and lead to destructive tooth decay.
But
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6 Signs Your Child Could Be Developing a Poor Bite
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 22, 2021.
If your child has seen the dentist regularly, and brushed and flossed daily, there's a good chance they've avoided advanced tooth decay. But another problem might already be growing
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Eating the Right Kind of Carbs Can Help You Avoid Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 12, 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
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Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 02, 2021.
Is a “teeth crush” a thing? According to a recent confession by Lucy Hale, it is. Hale, who has played Aria Montgomery for seven seasons on the hit TV
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It's Time to Show Your Gums Some Love
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 20, 2021.
February is Gum Disease Awareness Month, and we heartily agree that gums deserve their own month of special recognition. After all, they play an essential role keeping teeth securely
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Don't Avoid Dental Care While You're Pregnant
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 10, 2021.
Learning you're pregnant can change your life in a heartbeat—or now two. Suddenly, what was important to you just seconds before the news takes a back seat to the
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This Laser Procedure Promises Big Benefits for Gum Disease Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 31, 2021.
Over the years, dentists have become quite proficient in treating even the most severe periodontal (gum) disease. Many of these positive outcomes are achieved through manual effort using simple
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Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 21, 2021.
If you're well past your teen years, you probably have several reasons for not straightening your crooked smile: the expense, the time and the embarrassment of being a 30-,
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Topical Fluoride Could Boost Your Child's Avoidance of Tooth Decay
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 11, 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
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Smoking Could Increase the Risk of an Implant Failure
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 01, 2021.
Although they can be expensive upfront, dental implants often prove to be a wise investment in the long-term. With a success rate that outperforms other teeth replacement restorations, dental
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How to Ensure Your Child's Teeth and Gums Stay Healthy Now and Later
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 20, 2020.
Being a parent can be a rewarding role. But it's also hard work, especially the effort required in keeping children healthy. In that respect, there's one area you don't
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Listen to Ellen DeGeneres: Don't Think You Can Get Away Without Flossing!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 09, 2020.
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
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Age Doesn't Have to Stop You From Straightening Your Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 29, 2020.
Cowboys wear Stetsons; ballerinas wear tutus; and teenagers wear…braces.
At least that's the popular conception. In actuality, one in five orthodontic patients is an adult, a number that continues to
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