• posted: Aug. 29, 2015
• dental implants

You’ve probably heard a lot of great things about dental implants as a replacement for missing teeth. But there’s one aspect about implants that may cause you hesitation about Read More

• posted: Aug. 14, 2015
• tooth grinding

Sure, it’s big news when celebs tweet selfies from the dental office… if you’re still living in the 20th century. But in Hollywood today, it’s harder to say who Read More

• posted: Jul. 30, 2015
• space maintainer

Children losing their primary (“baby”) teeth is both natural and necessary. So, is it really that much of a concern if they lose one early? The answer is yes — Read More

• posted: Jul. 15, 2015
• bonding

So you’re tearing up the dance floor at a friend’s wedding, when all of a sudden one of your pals lands an accidental blow to your face — chipping Read More

• posted: Jun. 30, 2015
• topical fluoride

More than likely your child already receives fluoride from your drinking water or toothpaste. So, is it really necessary for them to receive topical fluoride during their regular office Read More

• posted: Jun. 15, 2015
• dental anxiety

Professional basketball player Lamar Odom is sometimes known as “the candyman” because of his notorious fondness for sweets. But when his sweet tooth finally caught up with him — Read More

• posted: May 29, 2015
• cold sore

Although normally benign, a cold sore outbreak can be irritating and embarrassing. Understanding why they occur is the first step to minimizing outbreaks. The typical cold sore (also known as Read More

• posted: May 11, 2015
• celebrity smiles,  oral health

You may have seen Kathy Ireland on the cover of Sports Illustrated, but did you know that she is now a business mogul? Through it all, Ireland has kept her Read More

• posted: Apr. 24, 2015
• partial denture,  bridge

Besides reduced biting and chewing function, a missing tooth can cause an embarrassing inhibition to healthy social interaction. This can be especially so for teens who greatly value peer Read More

• posted: Apr. 09, 2015
• celebrity smiles,  dental implants

If (heaven forbid) you were to lose your two front teeth in an accident, and you needed to choose a tooth replacement method, which one would you pick? Once Read More

• posted: Mar. 25, 2015
• oral health

In our constant battle against infectious disease, the “enemy” is often too close for comfort: hospitals and other medical facilities must be ever vigilant against opportunistic infections their patients Read More

• posted: Mar. 10, 2015
• celebrity smiles,  wisdom teeth

A few days before the Oscars, Vanity Fair magazine asked Academy Awards host Neil Patrick Harris to name his most treasured possession. Was it his Tony award statuette for Read More

• posted: Feb. 23, 2015
• oral health,  nutrition

Although a variety of foods provide energy-producing carbohydrates, sugar is among the most popular. It’s believed we universally crave sugar because of the quick energy boost after eating it, Read More

• posted: Feb. 13, 2015
• celebrity smiles,  oral health,  oral hygiene

Lots of people collect Beatles memorabilia, but one Canadian dentist took this hobby to new heights recently when he paid $31,200 for John Lennon's molar at auction. According to Read More

• posted: Jan. 29, 2015
• gum disease,  laser dentistry

Since their development in the laboratory over five decades ago, lasers have found increasing use in our everyday lives. In the field of medicine, it’s not uncommon to find Read More

• posted: Jan. 14, 2015
• celebrity smiles,  dental implants

Model Christie Brinkley's smile has been a symbol of America's optimism since the seventies. Particularly well known for being the cover model for three consecutive Sports Illustrated Swimsuit editions, Read More