
Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
The long-running hit show Dancing with the Stars has had its share of memorable moments, including a wedding proposal, a wardrobe malfunction, and lots of

Weather the ‘Storm’ of Teething with These Comfort Tips
Teething is a normal part of your baby’s dental development. That doesn’t make it less stressful, though, for you or your baby. This natural process

Porcelain Veneers Might not be the Best Option for Teenagers
For chipped, stained, or slightly crooked teeth, dental veneers might be the ideal solution. These thin layers of porcelain bonded directly over the teeth with

Lingual Braces Offer a Less Visible Alternative to Traditional Braces
We’re all familiar with tried and true traditional braces and perhaps with newer clear aligners for realigning teeth. But there’s an even more novel way

America’s (Dentists) Got Talent – for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
A recent episode of “America’s Got Talent” featured an engaging 93-year-old strongman called The Mighty Atom Jr. The mature muscleman’s stunt: moving a full-sized car

3 Ways Orthodontic Techniques Could Prevent a Poor Bite
While orthodontists can effectively correct most poor bites (malocclusions), some can be quite complex requiring much time and expense. But there’s good news—we often don’t

Stay Hydrated in Winter for Better Year-Round Oral Hygiene
Whether you live in the snow belt or the sunny south, the winter season often means a change in the weather. In many places, the

4 Ways to Check on Your Brushing and Flossing Effectiveness
For most of us, brushing and flossing is a routine part of daily life. But has it become such a routine that you may not

Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
As the host of America’s Funniest Home Videos on ABC TV, Alfonso Ribeiro has witnessed plenty of unintentional physical comedy…or, as he puts it in

Your Regular Dental Visits Might Change if You’ve had Gum Disease
Periodontal (gum) disease is as common as it is destructive. Almost half of all adults 30 and older have some form—and those numbers increase to

Your Toothache is Telling you Something’s Wrong in Your Mouth
A toothache might mean you have tooth decay—or maybe not. It could also be a sign of other problems that will take a dental exam

4 Things to Avoid if You Want to Support Your Child’s Dental Development
Your child’s oral development generates considerable changes during their “growing up” years. There are a number of things you can do to help support their