
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

Certain Drugs for Osteoporosis Could Impact Your Dental Care
Osteoporosis is a serious bone weakening disease in older adults that can turn a minor fall into a major bone fracture. But the condition could

An Eating Disorder May Show Itself in The Mouth
Although dental care is our primary focus, we dentists are also on the lookout for other health problems that may manifest in the mouth. That’s

Buffalo Bills’ Stefon Diggs Knows There’s Never a Bad Place to Floss
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs wrapped up the NFL regular season in January, setting single-season records in both catches and receiving yards. The Bills

Knowing How the Mouth and Face Grow Can Improve Bite Treatment
Correcting a bite problem involves more than applying braces. Orthodontists must consider a wide range of factors, including the type of bite problem involved, complications

Gum Disease Can Be Stopped but You Could Be in For a Long Fight
It often begins without you realizing it—spreading ever deeper into the gums and damaging tissue attachments, teeth and supporting bone in its way. In the

Drawing Impacted Teeth Out of the Gums Could Help Normalize a Smile
We instinctively know when a smile looks normal—and when it doesn’t. It could be that something simply looks out of place like crooked teeth. But

Kevin Bacon’s Mango-Slicing Trick and Other Ways to Rid Food Between Your Teeth
During the COVID-19 quarantines, stir-crazy celebrities have been creating some “unique” home videos—like Madonna singing about fried fish to the tune of “Vogue” in her

3 Quick Dental Procedures to Put the Dazzle in Your Wedding Day Smile
The traditional June wedding season hit a bump last year during the COVID-19 pandemic as many couples down-scaled or postponed their ceremonies. But with hopes

What To Do About White Spots on Teeth After Wearing Braces
The big day finally arrives when your braces come off. And there it is—your new, beautiful, straight smile! But on closer inspection you notice something

You Can Have a Successful Implant Outcome if Your Diabetes is Under Control
Around one in ten U.S. adults have diabetes, a metabolic disease that can disrupt other aspects of a person’s health like wound healing and vision.