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Have Your Loose Tooth Examined as Soon as Possible
posted: May 24, 2019.
A loose permanent tooth is not a good thing—and not something you should put off having examined. That’s because a loose tooth could soon become a lost tooth.How we treat Read more -
Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
posted: May 14, 2019.
Some moviegoers have been known to crunch popcorn, bite their fingers or grab their neighbor’s hands during the intense scenes of a thriller. But for one fan, the on-screen action Read more -
Root Canals are a Safe Way to Save Teeth
posted: May 04, 2019.
Every year U.S. dentists perform around 25 million root canal treatments and save countless teeth from the ravages of decay. But if you search "root canal" on the Internet, you Read more -
3 Things You Might not Know About Moving Teeth
posted: Apr. 24, 2019.
If you press your tongue against your teeth, unless something is badly wrong they won't budge. In fact, your teeth are subjected to a fair amount of pressure each day Read more -
Keep Your New Smile After Orthodontics with a Retainer
posted: Apr. 14, 2019.
After months of wearing braces, the big day has arrived — they’re finally off! Your teeth have been realigned and your smile is dazzling. You’re finished with orthodontic treatment, right?Not Read more -
Pop Star Demi Lovato Pops Out Jay Glazer's Tooth
posted: Apr. 04, 2019.
Singer and actor Demi Lovato has a new claim to fame: formidable martial artist. When she is not in the recording studio, on stage or in front of the camera, Read more -
Invisalign Can Improve Your Smile
posted: Mar. 27, 2019.
Invisalign can improve your smile by straightening teeth and closing small gaps between them. Invisalign is an exciting teeth-straightening alternative to braces because it is both discreet and comfortable. A dentist Read more -
Although a Global Problem, Tooth Decay can be Prevented
posted: Mar. 25, 2019.
Other than the common cold, tooth decay is the most prevalent disease in the world. And while a cavity or two may seem like a minor matter, tooth decay’s full Read more -
TMD and Fibromyalgia Could Share Links in Chronic Pain
posted: Mar. 14, 2019.
Chronic pain can turn your life upside down. While there are a number of disorders that fit in this category, two of them—fibromyalgia and temporomandibular disorders (TMD)—can disrupt your quality Read more -
4 Common-Sense Tactics to Lower Tooth Decay Risk Between Dental Visits
posted: Mar. 04, 2019.
If your dentist found tooth decay on your last visit, you might have been surprised. But tooth decay doesn't occur suddenly—it's a process that takes time to unfold.It begins with Read more -
Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
posted: Feb. 22, 2019.
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 Miami Read more -
Keep an Eye on Your Teeth and Gum Health During Cancer Treatment
posted: Feb. 12, 2019.
If you’re facing cancer treatment, we wish you the best outcome possible. Treating this disease has advanced tremendously in recent decades, but the available options are still often challenging to Read more -
You May Need Your Dentist's Help Easing the Pain of Severe Canker Sores
posted: Feb. 02, 2019.
Canker sores, known medically as aphthous ulcers, are fairly common among people. Lasting for about a week or so, these mouth sores are usually more irritating than painful. But about Read more -
Treating TMD Like Other Joint-Related Problems
posted: Jan. 23, 2019.
After ruling out other causes for your jaw pain, your doctor or dentist has made a diagnosis: a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). With TMD, your pain symptoms and other dysfunctions Read more -
Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
posted: Jan. 13, 2019.
If there's anything that makes Alfonso Ribeiro happier than his long-running gig as host of America's Funniest Home Videos, it's the time he gets to spend with his family: his Read more -
Want to Keep Enjoying Winter Sports? Wear a Mouthguard!
posted: Jan. 03, 2019.
What's your favorite winter sport? For some, it's all about swooshing down a snowy trail on skis, a board, or a sled. For others, the main attraction is skating at Read more
