• posted: Feb. 04, 2022
• oral health

Today, when you undergo treatment to repair or replace problem teeth, you have the advantage of the most advanced dental materials ever developed. These materials help make current dental Read More

• posted: Dec. 26, 2021
• oral health,  nutrition

In his iconic poem, "A Visit from St. Nicholas," Clement Moore wrote of children sleeping "while visions of sugar plums danced in their heads." Indeed, sweet treats are still Read More

• posted: Dec. 16, 2021
• oral health,  cosmetic dentistry

That rumble you hear is 2022 about to roar into your life on New Year's Eve—so, you better get hopping on those resolutions! And rather than go with the Read More

• posted: Oct. 27, 2021
• oral health

If you think brushing and flossing and regular dental visits are all you need to do to avoid dental disease, you're missing a key component in your prevention plan. Read More

• posted: Aug. 18, 2021
• oral health

In addition to the usual tooth and gum problems, dentists also see patients with soft tissue infections in and around the mouth. One of the more common of these Read More

• posted: Jul. 09, 2021
• oral health

Although the air we breathe has one destination—the lungs—it can arrive there via two possible routes: through the nose or the mouth. In terms of survival, it matters little Read More

• posted: Mar. 01, 2021
• oral health

We can't stop getting older or completely avoid many of the consequences that come with aging. Even so, there are things we can do to age more gracefully. That includes Read More

• posted: Feb. 19, 2021
• celebrity smiles,  oral health

Is a “teeth crush” a thing? According to a recent confession by Lucy Hale, it is. Hale, who has played Aria Montgomery for seven seasons on the hit TV Read More

• posted: Dec. 20, 2020
• oral health

If you're among the estimated 14 million families with a healthcare flexible spending account (FSA), New Year's Eve has an added meaning—that's typically the deadline for using any current Read More

• posted: Dec. 09, 2020
• oral health

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 can cause problems in Read More

• posted: Nov. 19, 2020
• oral health

Thousands of years ago, our ancestors could only expect to live between 30 and 40 years. But steady improvements in lifestyle and medical care have increased human life expectancy Read More

• posted: Jul. 22, 2020
• oral health,  gum disease

Periodontal (gum) disease can do unpleasant things to your mouth, including losing teeth. Its effects, though, may not be isolated to the oral cavity: Gum disease could make other Read More

• posted: Dec. 25, 2019
• oral health,  nutrition

‘Tis the season to be merry—and with plenty of edible goodies! During the holidays, families fill their homes with all sorts of delectable treats for friends and loved ones. Read More

• posted: Nov. 15, 2019
• oral health

It's a “change” moment when your child leaves home to attend college for the first time. For many, it's the first time to truly be on their own. While Read More

• posted: Nov. 05, 2019
• oral health,  pregnancy

When a woman learns she's pregnant, her first thought is often to do everything possible to protect the new life inside her. That may mean making lifestyle changes like Read More

• posted: Sep. 26, 2019
• oral health

While teeth often seem to be the main focus of dental care, there’s another part of your mouth that deserves almost as much attention—your gums. Neglect them and you Read More