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Take Steps to Stop Chronic Dry Mouth and Avoid Dental Disease
posted: Dec. 15, 2021.
We all experience that unpleasant "cotton-mouth" feeling now and again. But what if it happens all the time? Chronic dry mouth is more than unpleasant—it could be a medical Read more -
Recurring Sinus Infections Could Be a Sign of Tooth Decay
posted: Dec. 05, 2021.
It seems like every year you make at least one trip to the doctor for a sinus infection. You might blame it on allergies or a "bug" floating around, Read more -
How George Clooney Made Over His Smile and How You Can Too
posted: Nov. 25, 2021.
Since his breakout role as Dr. Doug Ross in the 90's TV drama ER, George Clooney has enjoyed a blockbuster career as an award-winning actor, director and producer. He's Read more -
There's More We Can Do About Tooth Decay Besides "Drill and Fill"
posted: Nov. 15, 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 Read more -
Do These 2 Things For Your Health's Sake If You Wear Dentures
posted: Nov. 05, 2021.
Today's dentures are more comfortable, more functional and more life-like than ever before—so much so that you might forget you have them in. Even so, dentures do have some Read more -
A Healthy Diet Is an Important Part of Your Dental Disease Prevention Plan
posted: Oct. 26, 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. Read more -
Buffalo Bills' Stefon Diggs Knows There's Never a Bad Place to Floss
posted: Oct. 16, 2021.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs wrapped up the NFL regular season in January, setting single-season records in both catches and receiving yards. The Bills handily beat the Miami Read more -
Both Tooth Decay or Gum Disease Could Become Something Far Worse
posted: Oct. 06, 2021.
While mouth pain can certainly get your attention, what exactly hurts may be difficult to identify. It might seem to emanate from a single tooth, or a group of Read more -
Here's What's in Your Toothpaste for Keeping Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
posted: Sep. 26, 2021.
We're all interested in how our toothpaste tastes, how it freshens breath or how it brightens teeth. But those are secondary to its most important function, which is how Read more -
4 Reasons to Consider Dental Implants
posted: Sep. 16, 2021.
Along with fessing up to cherry tree surgery and tossing silver dollars across the Potomac River, George Washington is also famously known for wearing wooden dentures. Although we can't Read more -
As Antetokounmpo Knows, Even an NBA Star Can Be Sidelined by a Toothache
posted: Sep. 06, 2021.
The NBA's reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo may seem unstoppable, but he proved no match for a troubled tooth. Antetokounmpo, the self-proclaimed “Greek Freak,” missed one of the final three Read more -
What Is A Baby Tooth Worth?
posted: Aug. 27, 2021.
For most people, raising kids is an expensive proposition. (A recent estimate by the U.S. Department of Agriculture puts the average tab at almost a quarter of a million Read more -
3 Dental Problems That Could Be Causing Excessive Dental Wear
posted: Aug. 17, 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 Read more -
Dental Implants Could Help Preserve Bone After Tooth Loss
posted: Aug. 07, 2021.
Losing teeth can make it more difficult to eat, not to mention the effect it can have on your smile. But that could be just the beginning of your Read more -
Van Halen's Passing Reminds Us of the Dangers of Oral Cancer and How to Help Prevent It
posted: Jul. 28, 2021.
Fans everywhere were recently saddened by the news of musical legend Eddie Van Halen's death. Co-founder and lead guitarist for the iconic rock group Van Halen, the 65-year-old superstar Read more -
Keep an Eye on These Four Things to Prevent Abnormal Tooth Wear
posted: Jul. 18, 2021.
Teeth are naturally strong and durable — if we can prevent or control dental disease like tooth decay or gum disease, they can last a lifetime. Still, teeth do Read more