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Those Red Patches on Your Tongue are Nothing to be Alarmed About
posted: Jan. 26, 2021.
If you've ever been alarmed to find oddly-shaped red patches on your tongue, you can relax for the most part. Most likely, you're part of a small fraction of the Read more -
A Little Orthodontic Magic Could Help an Impacted Tooth Erupt
posted: Jan. 16, 2021.
Bite problems aren't limited to teeth simply out of position. The problem could be some teeth aren't there—visibly, that is. They still exist below the gums and bone, but they've Read more -
After a Devastating Injury, Prompt Action Saved Singer Carly Pearce's Smile
posted: Jan. 06, 2021.
Performing for an awards show is a quite a feather in an entertainer's cap. So, up-and-coming country music star Carly Pearce was obviously excited when she gained a slot on Read more -
Here's What To Do If Your Child Complains of a Toothache
posted: Dec. 27, 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 can Read more -
Implant-Supported Dentures Could Help You Avoid Bone Loss
posted: Dec. 17, 2020.
Not long ago, the most affordable option for total tooth loss was a removable denture. Dentures, prosthetic (false) teeth set in gum-colored acrylic plastic bases, can effectively restore function and Read more -
Here's How You Can Protect Your Child's Teeth from Tooth Decay
posted: Dec. 07, 2020.
While dental diseases tend to be a greater concern as we get older, they also pose a potential threat to children. A particular type of tooth decay called early childhood Read more -
Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
posted: Nov. 27, 2020.
Multi-platinum recording artist Janet Jackson has long been known for her dazzling smile. And yet, Jackson admitted to InStyle Magazine that her trademark smile was once a major source of Read more -
Here's the Scoop on Your Upcoming Root Canal
posted: Nov. 17, 2020.
You might be a bit apprehensive if your dentist recommends a root canal treatment, especially if it's your first. That's understandable: Popular culture has portrayed the root canal as an Read more -
Not All Crowns are Alike. Know the Differences to Get the Look you Want
posted: Nov. 07, 2020.
If you're in need of a crown to cover a damaged tooth, you have a lot of options. But before you choose, you need to know what you want. Would Read more -
Don't Allow Your Age to Stop You from a New Smile with Orthodontics
posted: Oct. 28, 2020.
Think you’re too old to have your teeth straightened? In reality, healthy teeth can be moved at any age to better positions. For the many adults who have some form Read more -
Zac Efron's Smile Transformation Could Happen to You
posted: Oct. 18, 2020.
Actor Zac Efron has one of the top smiles in a business known for beautiful smiles. Bursting on the scene in 2006 at age 18 in High School Musical, Efron Read more -
There's a Quick Fix For That Irritating Mouth Sore You Keep Biting
posted: Oct. 08, 2020.
As the old Fifties song goes, “Little things mean a lot.” They can also be the most irritating, like a hangnail, a papercut—or a certain kind of oral sore. Although Read more -
Dental Sealants Give Children an Added Boost Against Tooth Decay
posted: Sep. 28, 2020.
Although adults are more prone to dental disease, children aren't immune from one particular infection, tooth decay. Some children, in fact, are at higher risk for an aggressive form called Read more -
Though not Always Seen, it's Still Important to Replace a Missing Back Tooth
posted: Sep. 18, 2020.
Your front teeth are the stars of your smile — so it makes perfect sense to replace them if they’re missing. But is it really necessary to replace a largely Read more -
Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen: A Celebrity Couple's Secrets for a Beautiful Smile
posted: Sep. 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 once Read more -
Are You in the Know About Dental Crowns? Take our True or False Quiz
posted: Aug. 29, 2020.
So, you're about to have a tooth capped with a crown. Do you know what you need to know before you undergo this common dental procedure?Here's a short true or Read more