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New Year's Resolutions for Better Oral Health
posted: Dec. 04, 2017.
Laying out goals for the New Year is a great way to inspire yourself to make positive changes that can improve your health. For example, many habits—both good and Read more -
Julianne Hough Shares a Video - and a Song - After Wisdom Teeth Come Out
posted: Nov. 26, 2017.
Once upon a time, celebrities tried hard to maintain the appearance of red-carpet glamour at all times. That meant keeping the more mundane aspects of their lives out of Read more -
Here is How You can Improve Your Wedding Day Smile!
posted: Nov. 11, 2017.
Congratulations—you’re engaged! It’s a stupendous (and hectic) time in your life as you plan your upcoming wedding. You want to look your best for the big day—which means you may Read more -
Why the Treatment Model for Your Jaw Joint Disorder Matters
posted: Oct. 27, 2017.
Your temporomandibular joints (TMJ), located where your lower jaw meets the skull, play an essential role in nearly every mouth function. It’s nearly impossible to eat or speak without Read more -
Toothbrushing Tips
posted: Oct. 12, 2017.
October is National Dental Hygiene Month. It’s a great time to talk about your first line of dental defense: your toothbrush. Are you getting the most out of your tooth-brushing Read more -
Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
posted: Sep. 27, 2017.
Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates knows how important it is to present your best face to the world — and one of the most important features of that face Read more -
Take Proactive Steps to Protect Your Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
posted: Sep. 12, 2017.
Cancer treatment can consume all of your focus to the exclusion of other health issues. But these other issues still need attention, especially how treating cancer could affect other Read more -
Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
posted: Aug. 28, 2017.
Can you have healthy teeth and still have gum disease? Absolutely! And if you don’t believe us, just ask actor David Ramsey. The cast member of TV hits such Read more -
The 3 Top Causes for Tooth Sensitivity
posted: Aug. 20, 2017.
Like other living tissue, your teeth can feel. Dentin, the layer below the enamel, houses fluid-filled conduits that transmit temperature or pressure sensations to a nerve network within the Read more -
Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
posted: Aug. 05, 2017.
Everyone has to face the music at some time — even John Lydon, former lead singer of The Sex Pistols, arguably England’s best known punk rock band. The 59-year Read more -
Are You in the Know About Dental Crowns? Take our True or False Quiz
posted: Jul. 21, 2017.
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 Read more -
Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
posted: Jul. 06, 2017.
Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated Read more -
Besides Your Health, Shingles Could Affect Your Dental Care
posted: Jun. 21, 2017.
If you had chicken pox as a child, you're at higher risk for a painful viral infection later in life called shingles. Besides a painful skin rash and other Read more -
Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
posted: Jun. 06, 2017.
Via a recent Instagram post, pop diva Ariana Grande became the latest young celebrity to publicly acknowledge a dental milestone: having her wisdom teeth removed. The singer of hits Read more -
There's a Lot of Effort Behind the Scenes to Making Dentures Work for You
posted: May 22, 2017.
For centuries, people who've lost all their teeth have worn dentures. Although materials in today's dentures are more durable and attractive than those in past generations, the basic design Read more -
Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
posted: May 14, 2017.
Cavities can happen even before a baby has his first piece of candy. This was the difficult lesson actor David Ramsey of the TV shows Arrow and Dexter learned Read more