• posted: Sep. 08, 2014
• dental anxiety

If you’re apprehensive about visiting the dentist, you’re not alone. Studies show a majority of us — as high as 75% — have experienced some form of anxiety about Read More

• posted: Aug. 29, 2014
• chipped tooth

Fans of the classic bumbling-buddies comic film “Dumb and Dumber” will surely remember the chipped front tooth that Jim Carrey sported as simpleminded former limo driver Lloyd Christmas. Carrey Read More

• posted: Aug. 14, 2014
• dental health

When it comes to our overall health, many of us think we’re pretty well-informed. But a recent survey quiz given by the American Dental Association (ADA) revealed something surprising: Read More

• posted: Aug. 01, 2014
• dental hygiene

Florence Henderson, star of one of television's most beloved situation comedies, is still actively engaged in a variety of projects at 75-plus years of age. Her bright smile was Read More

• posted: Jul. 15, 2014
• dental implants

Q: Is there much of a difference between fixed and removable dentures? A: There’s a BIG difference! Removable dentures are the type your grandparents might have had — and possibly Read More

• posted: Jun. 11, 2014
• celebrity smiles,  oral health,  oral hygiene

When Olympic figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi wanted to help her kids develop good oral health habits, the gold-medal-winner made good use of a family connection: Her father Jim Yamaguchi Read More

• posted: May 27, 2014
• pediatric dentistry

When children begin losing their primary (“baby”) teeth, it’s a rite of passage — a sign that childhood is transitioning to future adulthood. And while it’s a normal part Read More

• posted: May 12, 2014
• celebrity smiles,  braces

If Kristi Yamaguchi's kids inherit her figure skating ability, they might just be headed for the Olympics — after all, their mom won the gold medal for figure skating Read More

• posted: May 02, 2014
• fillings

Are tooth-colored fillings safer than silver fillings? No. Both are considered safe based on the most reliable and up-to-date scientific evidence. Still, tooth-colored fillings do have some definite advantages. Not Read More

• posted: Apr. 17, 2014
• dental exam

Not long ago, musician, businessman, and actor 50 Cent (AKA Curtis James Jackson III) joined the growing ranks of celebrities (like Demi Moore and LeAnn Rimes) who have sent Read More

• posted: Apr. 02, 2014
• braces

While most orthodontic treatment doesn’t commence until a child is older or entering adolescence, it’s still a good idea for children as young as 6 to undergo an orthodontic Read More

• posted: Mar. 18, 2014
• celebrity smiles,  porcelain veneers

Is there anything that radio and TV personality (and self-proclaimed “King of All Media”) Howard Stern doesn’t want to talk about in public? Maybe not — but it took Read More

• posted: Mar. 03, 2014
• orthodontics

There are only a few teeth that are known by nicknames. The big, late-blooming third molars (“wisdom teeth”) are one set; another set is the sharply-pointed canines, also called Read More

• posted: Feb. 21, 2014
• celebrity smiles,  dental implants

If you follow the hit TV reality show Amazing Race, you know that professional-hockey-playing brothers Bates and Anthony Battaglia won the $1 million prize in the latest globe-spanning competition. Read More

• posted: Jan. 23, 2014
• orthodontics,  braces

A beautiful smile has been proven to enhance your confidence and self-esteem. However, not everyone was born with the perfect smile. If you have an overbite, crowding of the Read More

• posted: Jan. 08, 2014
• sleep apnea

Jillian Michaels, personal trainer and star of television's The Biggest Loser isn't afraid of a tough situation — like a heart-pumping exercise routine that mixes kickboxing with a general Read More