• posted: Aug. 02, 2018
• orthodontic treatment

About one-quarter of people have teeth that never developed. While most of these congenitally missing teeth are wisdom teeth, they can also include premolars or lateral incisors (the teeth Read More

• posted: Jul. 23, 2018
• oral hygiene

If you’re seeing your dentist regularly, that’s great. But if that’s all you’re doing to stay ahead of dental disease, it’s not enough. In fact, what you do daily Read More

• posted: Jul. 13, 2018
• thumb sucking

It’s true — thumb sucking beyond age 4 can cause bite problems for permanent teeth. But prolonged thumb sucking is just one of a number of possible contributing factors Read More

• posted: Jul. 03, 2018
• celebrity smiles,  orthodontic treatment,  retainers

In her decades-long career, renowned actress Kathy Bates has won Golden Globes, Emmys, and many other honors. Bates began acting in her twenties, but didn't achieve national recognition until Read More

• posted: Jun. 23, 2018
• gummy smile

Even with picture perfect teeth, you may still be unhappy with your appearance. The problem: too much of your upper gums show when you smile. There’s no precise standard for Read More

• posted: Jun. 13, 2018
• cosmetic dentistry

June is the month when lots of important events happen—like weddings, graduations, and family get-togethers. When the weather turns balmy and the days get longer, it’s the perfect time Read More

• posted: Jun. 03, 2018
• oral health,  pediatric dentistry

Many things can affect your child’s future dental health: oral hygiene, diet, or habits like thumb sucking or teeth grinding. But there’s one you might not have considered: how Read More

• posted: May 24, 2018
• celebrity smiles,  retainer

On the big screen, Australian-born actress Margot Robbie may be best known for playing devil-may-care anti-heroes—like Suicide Squad member Harley Quinn and notorious figure skater Tonya Harding. But recently, Read More

• posted: May 14, 2018
• crown lengthening

While we often associate tooth decay with cavities forming in a tooth’s visible or biting surfaces, the occurrence of this all too common disease isn’t limited to those areas. Read More

• posted: May 04, 2018
• sealants

Teeth lost to tooth decay can have devastating consequences for a child’s dental health. Not only can it disrupt their current nutrition, speech and social interaction, it can also Read More

• posted: Apr. 24, 2018
• x-ray

Your child’s dental care wouldn’t be the same without x-ray imaging. It’s one of our best tools for finding and treating tooth decay. But since x-rays emit radiation, is your Read More

• posted: Apr. 14, 2018
• celebrity smiles,  oral cancer

Fans of the legendary rock band Steely Dan received some sad news a few months ago: Co-founder Walter Becker died unexpectedly at the age of 67. The cause of Read More

• posted: Mar. 30, 2018
• orthodontic treatment,  clear aligners

Your teen is about to embark on an orthodontic journey to a straighter, more attractive smile. But although you're excited about the outcome, you both may be steeling yourselves Read More

• posted: Mar. 15, 2018
• porcelain veneers

Porcelain veneers are one of the best ways to transform your teeth’s appearance with only a small amount of tooth preparation. But even that small amount could leave a Read More

• posted: Feb. 28, 2018
• oral health,  pediatric dentistry

The month of February gets its name from the ancient spring cleansing ritual called “Februa.” So perhaps it’s appropriate that February is now celebrated as National Children’s Dental Health Read More

• posted: Feb. 13, 2018
• celebrity smiles,  orthodontics,  braces

Magician Michael Grandinetti mystifies and astonishes audiences with his sleight of hand and mastery of illusion. But when he initially steps onto the stage, it’s his smile that grabs Read More