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An Eating Disorder May Show Itself in The Mouth

posted: Apr. 09, 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 Read more

Certain Drugs for Osteoporosis Could Impact Your Dental Care

posted: Mar. 30, 2021.

Osteoporosis is a serious bone weakening disease in older adults that can turn a minor fall into a major bone fracture. But the condition could also impact dental treatment—triggered Read more

Jimmy Fallon's Daughter Loses a Tooth on National Television

posted: Mar. 19, 2021.

Even though coronavirus lockdowns have prevented TV hosts from taping live shows, they're still giving us something to watch via virtual interviews. In the process, we're given occasional glimpses Read more

See Your Dentist ASAP If You Have a Loose Permanent Tooth

posted: Mar. 09, 2021.

Unless you're 6 years old and on speed dial with the Tooth Fairy, a loose tooth isn't a good feeling. It's also a sign something is wrong in your Read more

Dental Implants Are Even More Advanced, Thanks To These Other Technologies

posted: Feb. 27, 2021.

When dental implants hit the scene in the 1980s, they revolutionized the field of dental restorations. But as groundbreaking as they were then, they're even more advanced now. Some of Read more

Are You at Risk for Tooth Decay? Answer These Questions To Find Out

posted: Feb. 17, 2021.

Tooth decay is a destructive disease that could rob you of your teeth. But it doesn't appear out of nowhere—a number of factors can make it more likely you'll Read more

As Antetokounmpo Knows, Even an NBA Star Can Be Sidelined by a Toothache

posted: Feb. 07, 2021.

The NBA's reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo may seem unstoppable, but he proved no match for a troubled tooth. Antetokounmpo, the self-proclaimed “Greek Freak,” missed one of the final three Read more

Here's What You Need To Know About Dental Insurance and Choosing a Crown

posted: Jan. 28, 2021.

Millions of Americans rely on dental insurance to help them better afford dental care. Depending on the benefit package, an insurance policy can be useful in restoring dental health Read more

See Your Dentist if You're Experiencing One of These 3 Oral Problems

posted: Jan. 18, 2021.

If your dental health isn't in the best of shape, a survey conducted by the American Dental Association (ADA) says the cause is likely one of three common oral Read more

What To Do and Not Do for These 3 Common Childhood Dental Problems

posted: Jan. 08, 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 Read more

Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen: A Celebrity Couple's Secrets for a Beautiful Smile

posted: Dec. 29, 2020.

Love at first sight—it's an endearing notion found in movies and novels, but perhaps we're a little skeptical about it happening in real life. Then again, maybe it does Read more

No Time for a Makeover? Try These One-Visit Smile Enhancements Before the Holidays

posted: Dec. 15, 2020.

Despite your best intentions to plan ahead, the holidays have sneaked up on you. And what good intentions you had: presents to buy, halls to deck, parties to throw. Read more

4 Things You Can Do To Protect Oral Health During Cancer Treatment

posted: Dec. 05, 2020.

Despite momentous strides in recent years in the fight against cancer, treatments can still disrupt normal life. Both radiation and chemotherapy have side effects that can cause problems in Read more

Here's What To Do If Your Child Complains of a Toothache

posted: Nov. 25, 2020.

Perhaps the only thing worse than having a toothache of your own is when your child has one. Tooth pain can be a miserable experience, especially for children. It Read more

How Veneers Restored Howie Mandel's Winning Smile

posted: Nov. 15, 2020.

You probably wouldn't be surprised to hear that someone playing hockey, racing motocross or duking it out in an ultimate fighter match had a tooth knocked out. But acting Read more

Keep Your Child's Fluoride Intake at a Safe but Effective Level

posted: Nov. 05, 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