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Sleep Apnea Might be Robbing you of More than a Good Night's Sleep
posted: Aug. 21, 2018.

Fatigue, a “foggy” mind, and irritability are all signs you’re not getting enough sleep—and neither might your sleeping partner from your continuous snoring. You might have a common form Read more
Advances in Dental Health that may be Waiting for us Just around the Corner
posted: Aug. 11, 2018.

Today’s dental care has advanced leaps and bound over the last century. But these advances are tiny steps compared to what many believe may be coming in the next Read more
We'll Help You Maintain Your Oral Health After Gum Disease
posted: Aug. 01, 2018.

It’s been a long road back to oral health for you after periodontal (gum) disease. But after several plaque removal sessions and perhaps even surgical procedures to address deep Read more
Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
posted: Jul. 22, 2018.

The March 27th game started off pretty well for NBA star Kevin Love. His team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, were coming off a 5-game winning streak as they faced the Read more
Lip or Palate Clefts can be Effectively Repaired
posted: Jul. 12, 2018.

About one American baby in 700 is born with some form of lip or palate cleft—and the percentage is even higher in other parts of the world. At one Read more
Saving a Diseased Primary Tooth Could Mean Better Oral Health Later in Life
posted: Jul. 01, 2018.

It’s often best health-wise to preserve even the most troubled tooth—including a child’s primary (“baby”) tooth. If that sounds like too much effort for a tooth that lasts only Read more
A Partial Denture Can Restore a Smile Marred by a Few Missing Teeth
posted: Jun. 21, 2018.

Dentures in one form or another have been around for centuries. Although dental implants have earned a well-deserved prominence of late, the denture still remains a viable tooth replacement Read more
Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
posted: Jun. 11, 2018.

Everyone loves a concert where there's plenty of audience participation… until it starts to get out of hand.Â Recently, the platinum-selling band Fifth Harmony was playing to a packed house Read more
New Materials Add Strength to Veneers' Beautiful Life-Likeness
posted: Jun. 01, 2018.

With exciting innovations in cosmetic dentistry over the last few decades, we can now transform nearly any unattractive smile. One of the best and most cost-effective of these is Read more
Pediatric Dentists Specialize in Dental Care for Children and Teens
posted: May 22, 2018.

To get your child on the right track for lifelong dental health we recommend you begin their dental visits around their first birthday. You can certainly visit your family Read more
Increase Your Implant's Success Chances by Keeping Your Gums Healthy
posted: May 12, 2018.

If you’ve just received a dental implant restoration, congratulations! This proven smile-changer is not only life-like, it’s also durable: more than 95% of implants survive at least 10 years. Read more
Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
posted: May 02, 2018.

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
3 Factors to Consider When Buying a Toothbrush
posted: Apr. 22, 2018.

If there’s one essential tool for dental health, it’s the toothbrush. But though simple in basic design, manufacturers have nonetheless created a dizzying array of choices that often muddy Read more
3 Situations for Seeing a Periodontist
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.

It’s likely you depend on your regular dentist for the lion’s share of your dental care. But in cases of advanced disease or trauma, you may need the services Read more
Are Lasers for Gum Disease Treatment in Our Future?
posted: Mar. 28, 2018.

One of the most important revolutions in healthcare in recent decades is the increasing use of lasers. Now, laser technology is making a showing in dental care for the Read more
How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
posted: Mar. 13, 2018.

How many actresses have portrayed a neuroscientist on a wildly successful TV comedy while actually holding an advanced degree in neuroscience? As far as we know, exactly one: Mayim Read more