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There May Be a Solution To Your Facial Pain
posted: Oct. 11, 2021.
Physical pain is unpleasant—but not knowing why you're hurting makes it worse. Thousands of people encounter such as experience when parts of their face suddenly and mysteriously erupt in Read more -
Gum Recession Doesn't Have to be Permanent
posted: Oct. 01, 2021.
The worst outcome of periodontal (gum) disease is tooth loss—but it isn't the only form of misery you might suffer. One of the more troublesome results associated with gum Read more -
Are Your Teeth Sensitive to Whitening like Drew Barrymore's? Here's What You Can Do
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.
Best known for her roles in E.T. and Ever After, and more recently as a suburban mom/zombie on Netflix's Santa Clarita Diet, Drew Barrymore is now bringing her trademark Read more -
Dental Hygiene and Care Critical During Cancer Treatment
posted: Sep. 11, 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 Read more -
Sedation Can Help an Anxious Child Relax During Dental Treatment
posted: Sep. 01, 2021.
There are different ways to ease a child's potential nervousness with dental visits, like starting those visits around their first birthday or seeing a pediatric dentist who specializes in Read more -
4 Ways Your Child's Dental Health Can Get Off to a Good Start This New School Year
posted: Aug. 22, 2021.
If your kids are getting ready to start back with in-person school this year, you've no doubt began stocking up on new clothes and classroom supplies. Right before school Read more -
What Chrissy Teigen's Inauguration Night Cap Mishap Could Mean For You
posted: Aug. 12, 2021.
Inauguration night is usually a lavish, Washington, D.C., affair with hundreds attending inaugural balls throughout the city. And when you're an A-List celebrity whose husband is a headliner at Read more -
Periodontal Probing Can Tell Us a Lot About the Severity of a Gum Infection
posted: Aug. 02, 2021.
The red and puffy gums that sometimes accompany the onset of periodontal (gum) disease don't always catch your attention. You may not even get any symptoms at all, in Read more -
Your New Porcelain Veneers Can Last and Look Great a Long Time
posted: Jul. 23, 2021.
Dental veneers are a popular way to improve teeth with chips, stains, gaps or other defects. They're typically made of dental porcelain, ceramic-like materials prized for their ability to Read more -
Dental Treatment Depends on What's Really Causing Your Tooth Pain
posted: Jul. 12, 2021.
Not all toothaches are alike: Some are sharp and last only a second or two; others throb continuously. You might feel the pain in one tooth, or it could Read more -
A Routine Dental Procedure Saves This MLB Standout's Broken Tooth
posted: Jul. 02, 2021.
During this year's baseball spring training, Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton got into a row with a steak dinner—and the beefsteak got the better of it. During his Read more -
Drawing Impacted Teeth Out of the Gums Could Help Normalize a Smile
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
We instinctively know when a smile looks normal—and when it doesn't. It could be that something simply looks out of place like crooked teeth. But we might also notice Read more -
Lingual Braces: A Third Choice for Moving Teeth
posted: Jun. 12, 2021.
First, there were braces; then came removable clear aligners—both great ways to straighten teeth. But braces with their metal brackets and wires aren't the most attractive look. And, although Read more -
How Cheese and Other Dairy Contribute to Healthier Teeth and a More Photogenic Smile
posted: Jun. 02, 2021.
Here's a bit of magic: Hold your smart phone camera in front of someone and say, "Cheese!" More times than not, they'll break into a smile. No one knows Read more -
Porcelain Veneers Transform Real Housewives Star's Smile Spoiled by Teeth Grinding
posted: May 23, 2021.
Dorit Kemsley isn't shy. Best known to fans as an outspoken and sometimes outrageous cast member of the reality show Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Kemsley is never reticent Read more -
Thumb Sucking and Tongue Thrusting Could Cause a Poor Bite
posted: May 13, 2021.
There are many things to be concerned about with your infant. Thumb sucking shouldn't be one of them—at least not yet. Practically universal among young children, the habit normally Read more