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The Real Truth Behind Ed Helms' Missing Tooth in "The Hangover"
posted: Dec. 24, 2019.
Ed Helms is best known for his role as the self-absorbed, Ivy League sales rep, Andy Bernard, on television's The Office. But to millions of fans he's also Stu, Read more -
It Takes Artistry and Skill to Achieve the Right Color Balance for Your Veneers
posted: Dec. 14, 2019.
Getting a new smile doesn’t have to be an elaborate affair. If your teeth have minor to moderate chips, stains or tooth gaps, dental veneers could be the answer. Read more -
4 Foods That Are Good for Both Your Mouth and Your Body
posted: Dec. 04, 2019.
You can't separate your oral health from your overall health. What's beneficial for your body in general is usually beneficial for your teeth and gums. Take the foods you eat: Read more -
Your Dentist may have the Solution for Your Sleep Apnea
posted: Nov. 24, 2019.
Your nightly snoring has become a major sleep disturbance for you and other family members. But it may be more than an irritation — it could also be a Read more -
NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
posted: Nov. 14, 2019.
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 -
A Stainless Steel Crown Could Help a Struggling Primary Molar Last Longer
posted: Nov. 04, 2019.
Although primary (“baby”) teeth have a lifespan of only a few years, they’re still important to a child’s current and future dental health. In the present, they help a Read more -
The Secret to Preventing Gum Disease - Control Bacterial Plaque
posted: Oct. 25, 2019.
Here’s a sobering statistic: you have a 50/50 chance over your lifetime for developing periodontal (gum) disease. And it’s much more serious than irritated gums: if not treated aggressively Read more -
There Are a Lot of Bacteria in Your Mouth but Only a Few Mean You Harm
posted: Oct. 15, 2019.
Say “bacteria,” especially in the same sentence with “disease” or “infection,” and you may trigger an immediate stampede for the hand sanitizer. The last thing most people want is Read more -
Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
posted: Oct. 05, 2019.
Via a recent Instagram post, pop diva Ariana Grande became the latest young celebrity to publicly acknowledge a dental milestone: having her wisdom teeth removed. The singer of hits Read more -
Sleeping in Dentures: Don't Do It!
posted: Sep. 25, 2019.
Maybe you don’t like to be without teeth — ever. Or maybe you get a little forgetful sometimes. Whatever the reason, if you’re wearing your dentures to bed at Read more -
NSAIDs for Pain Management is Safe - if Used Properly
posted: Sep. 15, 2019.
Millions of Americans regularly use ibuprofen to manage minor pain and swelling. As with other fields in healthcare, the drug is a mainstay in dentistry especially for post-procedural discomfort. Read more -
The Digital Revolution Is Transforming Implant Therapy
posted: Sep. 05, 2019.
Compared to other dental restorations—a few of which have been around for over a century—implants are a relatively recent development. But even though it's just now entering its fourth Read more -
J-Lo's Unlucky Break: Chipping a Tooth on Stage
posted: Aug. 26, 2019.
Whether she’s singing, dancing or acting, Jennifer Lopez is a performer who is known for giving it all she’s got. But during one show, Lopez recently admitted, she gave Read more -
See Your Dentist if You Have one of these Top 3 Oral Problems
posted: Aug. 16, 2019.
For years people tuned in to enjoy one of David Letterman's "Top 10 lists," a frequent gag performed on his show Late Night. Each countdown list poked fun at Read more -
3 Ways to Correct Missing Front Teeth
posted: Aug. 06, 2019.
Roughly 75% of American adults are missing at least one tooth, mostly from disease, trauma or extraction for other dental reasons. A few missing teeth, though, never erupted in Read more -
Temporary Tooth Replacement with Flexible Partial Dentures
posted: Jul. 27, 2019.
Modern dentistry offers several great ways to permanently replace missing teeth, including high-tech dental implants and traditional fixed bridgework. But sometimes, for one reason or another, it isn’t possible Read more