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Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen: A Celebrity Couple's Secrets for a Beautiful Smile
posted: Nov. 08, 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 -
Your Teeth Don't Grow Like a Squirrel's, So Protect Them From Excessive Wear
posted: Oct. 29, 2020.
The humble squirrel—darlings to some, bird feeder-robbing nuisances to others—has its own month. Since 1995, the Squirrel Lovers Club of Chicago has celebrated October as Squirrel Awareness Month to Read more -
If You Thought the Last Century Was Amazing for Dental Care, Just Wait
posted: Oct. 19, 2020.
What a difference a hundred years can make—especially the last one hundred. In the early 20th Century, trains were the prime mode of cross-country transportation, electrical power was not Read more -
Today's Dentures Are More Secure and Comfortable to Wear
posted: Oct. 09, 2020.
Although teeth are quite durable, we can still lose them—even all of them—to disease or injury. The good news, though, is that we have effective ways to restore teeth Read more -
Mike Tyson: The Prizefighter Prizes His Unique Smile
posted: Sep. 29, 2020.
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 Read more -
That Small Mouth Sore is Likely Nothing - but Still Have it Checked
posted: Sep. 19, 2020.
If you notice a small sore or a change in the appearance of the tissues inside your mouth, don’t panic. It’s likely a common, minor ailment that appears on Read more -
Take These Steps to Alleviate Chronic Dry Mouth
posted: Sep. 09, 2020.
You might be noticing some changes as you get older: You're getting winded easier and you're wondering why book or magazine print has suddenly shrunk (it didn't). Perhaps you've Read more -
Legal or Not, Marijuana Poses a Health Risk to Your Gums
posted: Aug. 30, 2020.
Proponents of legalized marijuana have won phenomenal gains over the last decade. Despite the federal government's continuing criminalization of the drug, several states including California, Colorado and Massachusetts, have Read more -
You Can Have a Straighter Smile - Just Like the Queen of England
posted: Aug. 20, 2020.
The monarchs of the world experience the same health issues as their subjects—but they often tend to be hush-hush about it. Recently, though, the normally reticent Queen Elizabeth II Read more -
Stop Plaque Buildup Around Your Implant-Supported Bridge With Flossing
posted: Aug. 10, 2020.
Losing your teeth can be a traumatic experience with serious consequences for your overall health. Fortunately, you have great options for replacing lost teeth that can restore both appearance Read more -
Have Fun This Summer But Play it Safe for Your Dental Health's Sake
posted: Jul. 31, 2020.
As summer reaches its apex here in the western hemisphere, warmer weather beckons many of us out of doors. And there's plenty of fun to be had, from hiking Read more -
A Common Sense Approach to Managing Your Dental Care Costs
posted: Jul. 21, 2020.
It's a sad fact: Many people postpone needed dental treatment because of their finances. There's no doubt that treatments for many tooth and gum problems can be expensive. But Read more -
What You Can Do About Bad Breath (Unless You're a Famous Actress Pranking Your Co-Star)
posted: Jul. 11, 2020.
Hollywood superstar Jennifer Lawrence is a highly paid actress, Oscar winner, successful producer and…merry prankster. She's the latter, at least with co-star Liam Hemsworth: It seems Lawrence deliberately ate Read more -
Your Gums and Bone Need to Be Healthy Before Getting Implants
posted: Jul. 01, 2020.
If you've been dealing with a tooth that needs to be removed—or it's already missing—you may be looking to replace it with a dental implant. And it's a great Read more -
You're Safe from Infection During Your Dental Visit
posted: Jun. 21, 2020.
Over the last few months, federal, state and local officials have taken extraordinary measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. Thankfully, some of these measures are beginning to ease. Read more -
"Tooth, Heal Thyself" May Soon Be a Reality
posted: Jun. 11, 2020.
Although dental care has made incredible advances over the last century, the underlying approach to treating tooth decay has changed little. Today’s dentists treat a decayed tooth in much Read more