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Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
updated: Aug. 23, 2016
Have you started orthodontic treatment recently? Are you having a little trouble getting used to your braces? If so, you are not alone: Everybody goes through an adjustment period Read more -
Do you need Simple Tooth Removal or Surgery? It Depends on a few Factors
updated: Aug. 08, 2016
Removing a problem tooth (extraction) is a common dental procedure. But not all extractions are alike — depending on the type of tooth, its location and extenuating circumstances, you Read more -
How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
updated: Jul. 31, 2016
In her decades-long career, renowned actress Kathy Bates has won Golden Globes, Emmys, and many other honors. Bates began acting in her twenties, but didn't achieve national recognition until Read more -
Bitewing X-Rays an Important Tool in Early Tooth Decay Detection
updated: Jul. 16, 2016
It's difficult to measure how x-ray imaging has transformed dentistry since its use became prominent a half century ago. As equipment and methods standardized, the technology revolutionized the way Read more -
Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
updated: Jul. 01, 2016
Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed Read more -
Teens Benefit Most from A Temporary Solution to Missing Teeth
updated: Jun. 16, 2016
While tooth loss can occur at any age, replacing one in a younger patient requires a different approach than for someone older. It’s actually better to hold off on Read more -
New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
updated: Jun. 01, 2016
In real life he was a hard-charging basketball player through high school and college. In TV and the movies, he has gone head-to-head with serial killers, assorted bad guys… Read more -
Dental Offices Hold to the Highest Standards to Protect Patients from Infection
updated: May 17, 2016
Our bodies wage a continuous war against enemies too small to be seen with the naked eye. If we’re healthy, our immune system will stop the vast majority of Read more -
Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
updated: May 02, 2016
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 -
New Antiviral Drugs can Help you Break the Cold Sore Outbreak Cycle
updated: Apr. 24, 2016
While it’s common for most of us to get an occasional cold sore, you may suffer from regular breakouts. If so, you know firsthand how uncomfortable and embarrassing they Read more -
Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth
updated: Apr. 09, 2016
Want to know the exact wrong way to pry open a stubborn lid? Just ask Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC-TV’s popular “Tonight Show.” When the 40-year-old funnyman had trouble Read more -
Jaw Surgery may be Necessary to Correct Some Types of Poor Bites
updated: Mar. 25, 2016
In a normal bite, the upper and lower teeth line up and fit together when you close your jaws. When they don’t, you have a poor bite or “malocclusion.” Read more -
Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
updated: Mar. 10, 2016
It might seem that supermodels have a fairly easy life — except for the fact that they are expected to look perfect whenever they’re in front of a camera. Read more -
3 Things to do to Prepare for Dental Emergencies While Traveling Abroad
updated: Feb. 24, 2016
Vacationing abroad can be the trip of a lifetime — or a nightmare if you have a medical or dental emergency while traveling. Dental care in many locations around Read more -
Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
updated: Feb. 09, 2016
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 -
Root Planing Cleans Plaque from Tooth Roots Without Surgery
updated: Jan. 18, 2016
Periodontal (gum) disease is an aggressive bacterial infection caused by built-up plaque on tooth surfaces. Gum disease results in bone loss and causes loss of attachment from the teeth, Read more