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There's More We Can Do About Tooth Decay Besides "Drill and Fill"
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 10, 2021.
Until recently, the standard treatment for tooth decay remained essentially the same for nearly a century: Remove any decayed structure, then prepare and fill the cavity. But that singular
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Dental Hygiene and Care Critical During Cancer Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.
After months or even years of radiation or chemotherapy, the words "cancer-free" is music to your ears. Your joy and relief, though, may be tempered by the toll these
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Are Implants a No-Go for You? Consider These Other Restoration Options
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 20, 2021.
Our primary aim as dentists is to preserve teeth. There are times, however, when preserving a tooth is no longer worth the effort and we must recommend removing it.
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MAFS Star Jake Edwards Undergoes a Smile Makeover And Helps Others Along the Way
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 10, 2021.
A year ago, former Australian footballer Jake Edwards got married. On television. To a woman he'd just met. No, not in a Vegas wedding chapel—it was all part of
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Here's What To Do for 4 Kinds of Dental Injuries
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 31, 2021.
Although kids are resilient, they're not indestructible. They're prone to their share of injuries, both major and minor—including dental injuries.
It's common for physically active children to suffer injuries to
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A Healthy Diet Is an Important Part of Your Dental Disease Prevention Plan
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 21, 2021.
If you think brushing and flossing and regular dental visits are all you need to do to avoid dental disease, you're missing a key component in your prevention plan.
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Osteoporosis Can Cause Complications For Some Types of Dental Work
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 11, 2021.
October 20th is World Osteoporosis Day, putting the spotlight on this degenerative bone condition and the impact it has on millions of people. Not only does it significantly increase
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Take It From Taylor Swift - Losing Your Orthodontic Retainer is No Fun
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 01, 2021.
For nearly two decades, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has dominated the pop and country charts. In December she launched her ninth studio album, called evermore, and in January she delighted
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3 Dental Problems That Could Be Causing Excessive Dental Wear
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.
If you do the right things—keep your teeth clean, see the dentist regularly, and eat a "tooth-friendly" diet—you stand a good chance of having healthy teeth and gums later
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Stay Ahead of Decay-Spreading Root Cavities
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 11, 2021.
Finding out you have a cavity isn't the best of news. But finding out it's a root cavity is even worse: if not treated, the decay can spread more
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Not a Fan of Using CPAP for Your Sleep Apnea? Consider an Oral Appliance
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 01, 2021.
Do you wake up in the morning still feeling tired? Are you drowsy, irritable or have difficulty concentrating? And is your snoring habit a running joke around your household?
If
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Supermodel Ashley Graham's Unpleasant Dental Encounter With a Frozen Cookie
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 22, 2021.
Ashley Graham has a beautiful and valuable smile—an important asset to her bustling career as a plus-size model and television host. But she recently revealed on Instagram a “confrontation”
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How to Find Just the Right Toothbrush for You
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 12, 2021.
If you think there's not much difference between toothbrushes, a quick look on a retail oral care aisle might change your mind. About the only thing toothbrushes really have
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Craft a Custom Care Plan by Identifying Your Individual Risk for Tooth Decay
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 02, 2021.
Although we've known for some time how tooth decay forms, it's still prevalent across the population—even more so than cancer or heart disease. Along with gum disease, it's a
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Although It Sounds Exotic, This Mouth Sore Isn't a Big Concern
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 23, 2021.
Most of what goes on inside our mouths—good or bad—is fairly predictable. But every now and then, people encounter something out of the ordinary. A good example is lichen
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Mike Tyson: The Prizefighter Prizes His Unique Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 12, 2021.
Mike Tyson made a splash when he faced off against sharks during the Discovery Channel's Shark Week 2020. But there's bigger news for fans of the former undisputed world
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