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Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
posted: Aug. 24, 2019.
Fans of the legendary rock band Steely Dan received some sad news a few months ago: Co-founder Walter Becker died unexpectedly at the age of 67. The cause of Read more -
Your Reoccurring Sinus Infections May Actually Be Caused by Tooth Decay
posted: Aug. 14, 2019.
If you suffer frequent sinus infections, you might want to talk with your dentist about it. It could be your chronic sinus problems stem from a deeply decayed or Read more -
You Need a Dentist to Remove Tartar From Your Teeth
posted: Aug. 04, 2019.
One of the key parts to an effective oral disease prevention plan is practicing daily oral hygiene to remove dental plaque. Both brushing and flossing are necessary for cleaning Read more -
Anchorage Tools Help Orthodontists Correct Complex Bite Problems
posted: Jul. 25, 2019.
While braces are often the stars for straightening smiles, they're not the only cast members in an orthodontic production. Orthodontists occasionally turn to other appliances if the bite problem Read more -
Bruins' Zdeno Chara Breaks His Jaw During 2019 Stanley Cup
posted: Jul. 15, 2019.
Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara had a rough Stanley Cup final against the St. Louis Blues this past June. Not only did the Bruins ultimately lose the championship, but Read more -
Diabetes Doesn't Have to Stop You From Getting an Implant - if it's Under Control
posted: Jul. 05, 2019.
You would love to replace a troubled tooth with a dental implant. But you have one nagging concern: you also have diabetes. Could that keep you from getting an Read more -
Wisdom Teeth and What to Do About Them
posted: Jun. 25, 2019.
As Spring turns to Summer, millions of students will depart high school in the time-honored rite of passage called graduation. At the same time, quite a few of these Read more -
Improve Your Dental Health by Mastering Your Brushing Skills
posted: Jun. 15, 2019.
You're not just a patient to your dentist—you're also a partner for achieving your best oral health possible. And it takes what both of you do to achieve it. No Read more -
Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
posted: Jun. 05, 2019.
Some people are lucky — they never seem to have a mishap, dental or otherwise. But for the rest of us, accidents just happen sometimes. Take actor Jamie Foxx, Read more -
Crown Lengthening Could Help with Treating Hard to Reach Cavities
posted: May 26, 2019.
There is a primary principle dentists follow regarding tooth decay—treat it as soon as you find it. Something as simple and routine as filling a cavity could prevent future Read more -
Affordable Veneers Can Give You a New Smile
posted: May 16, 2019.
Your teeth are sound and healthy—but appearance-wise, they're nothing to write home about. It's nothing major: a chip, some heavy staining or perhaps a slight gap between the front Read more -
You May Not Need a Narcotic to Manage Post-Dental Work Pain
posted: May 06, 2019.
There's no doubt treating dental problems can improve your health. But because the mouth is among the most sensitive areas of the body, many dental procedures can be potentially Read more -
NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
posted: Apr. 26, 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 -
What You Should do About This Bizarre Drug Side Effect
posted: Apr. 16, 2019.
Drugs play an indispensable role in treating disease. For example, life without antibiotics would be much more precarious—common infections we think nothing of now would suddenly become life-threatening. But even Read more -
You Might Avoid a Root Canal with This Tooth-Saving Procedure
posted: Apr. 06, 2019.
The sooner you get treated for tooth decay, the less likely you'll lose your tooth. That could mean a simple filling—or you might need a root canal treatment if Read more -
A Dental Exam Could Uncover an Eating Disorder
posted: Mar. 27, 2019.
After your son or daughter's dental exam, you expect to hear about cavities, poor bites or other dental problems. But your dentist might suggest a different kind of problem Read more