4 Things You Can Do To Protect Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
Despite momentous strides in recent years in the fight against cancer, treatments can still disrupt normal life. Both radiation and chemotherapy have side effects that
Could a Dental Bridge Be a Better Choice Than Implants?
What a difference forty years can make: Dental bridges once occupied the top spot for choices to replace missing teeth until the arrival of dental
Zac Efron’s Smile Transformation Could Happen to You
Actor Zac Efron has one of the top smiles in a business known for beautiful smiles. Bursting on the scene in 2006 at age 18
Two Major Causes for Implant Failure and How You Can Prevent Them
Dental implants are a reliable way to replace teeth. More than 95% of implants survive ten years after their installation, and many of these could
Local Anesthesia Makes for a More Pleasant and Pain-Free Dental Experience
You know you should see the dentist about that nagging tooth or gum problem, but you keep putting it off. Truth be told, you’re a
3 Reasons For Preserving a Decayed Baby Tooth
Tooth decay can be a big problem for children’s primary (baby) teeth. It doesn’t take long for a tooth to become infected and the infection
NHL Iron Man Keith Yandle Suffers Dental Trauma on Ice
Professional Hockey player Keith Yandle is the current NHL “iron man”—that is, he has earned the distinction of playing in the most consecutive games. On
Eating the Right Kind of Carbs Can Help You Avoid Gum Disease
There are great health benefits to eating better, including for your teeth and gums. But to determine your ideal diet, you’ll have to come to
Love Your Heart, Love Your Gums
This month there are hearts everywhere we look, so it’s fitting that February is designated as American Heart Month. We join with the American Heart
Don’t Avoid Dental Care While You’re Pregnant
Learning you’re pregnant can change your life in a heartbeat—or now two. Suddenly, what was important to you just seconds before the news takes a
Van Halen’s Passing Reminds Us of the Dangers of Oral Cancer and How to Help Prevent It
Fans everywhere were recently saddened by the news of musical legend Eddie Van Halen’s death. Co-founder and lead guitarist for the iconic rock group Van
Not Getting a Good Night’s Sleep? Your Dentist May Be Able to Help
If you live an average lifespan, you’ll spend more than 200,000 hours in blissful slumber. It’s not a waste, though: You absolutely need this much