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Treating a "Gummy" Smile Starts with Finding out the Cause
Author:
Anonymous
updated: May 18, 2016
You’re a bit self-conscious about your smile. But not because of your teeth — it’s your upper gums, which seem too prominent when you smile. While “too much” is
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Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
Author:
Anonymous
updated: May 03, 2016
A woman as gorgeous and funny as Sofia Vergara surely planned to be a model and actress from the get-go, right? Wrong! Sofia’s first career choice actually was to
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What Dental Implants Can Do for You?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 28, 2016
If you are missing one or more teeth, you may be interested in tooth replacement options. While you could go the route of traditional dentures or dental bridges, these options
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Implant-Supported Dentures Provide Better Fit and may Stop Bone Loss
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 18, 2016
Your dentures have served you well over the years. Lately, though, you’ve noticed the fit loosening in the lower denture. It’s not a new problem: you’ve had them refitted
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Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Apr. 10, 2016
When you’re among the top players in your field, you need every advantage to help you stay competitive: Not just the best equipment, but anything else that relieves pain
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Watch for these 4 Signs of Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 26, 2016
Your smile may look healthy, but something quite unhealthy may be going on behind it. Unbeknownst to you, periodontal (gum) disease could even now be damaging tissues and bone
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Dental Magic Transforms Smiles
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Mar. 11, 2016
Magician Michel Grandinetti can levitate a 500-pound motorcycle, melt into a 7-foot-tall wall of solid steel, and make borrowed rings vanish and reappear baked inside bread. Yet the master
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Persistent Jaw Pain After an Injury Needs Immediate Attention
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 25, 2016
Accidents happen. And if an accident causes an injury to your jaws or surrounding facial area, it could result in serious damage. Without prompt treatment, that damage could be
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Can Braces Make My Teeth Healthier?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 18, 2016
It is common knowledge that orthodontic braces straighten your teeth and provide the perfect smile. However, did you know that braces can also make your teeth healthier? Together with your
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Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Feb. 10, 2016
Can you have healthy teeth and still have gum disease? Absolutely! And if you don’t believe us, just ask actor David Ramsey. The cast member of TV hits such
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Saliva Performs Many Functions for Both Oral and General Health
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 19, 2016
While oral hygiene, a nutritious diet and regular dental visits are all crucial to long-term oral health, these efforts complement what your body already does to keep your mouth
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Sedation Dentistry Can Help Relieve Anxiety
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 04, 2016
Do you get sweaty palms at the thought of sitting in the dentist’s chair? If so, you’re not alone--anxiety often stops people from accessing the dental care they need. Luckily,
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A Royal Fix
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Jan. 04, 2016
So you’re tearing up the dance floor at a friend’s wedding, when all of a sudden one of your pals lands an accidental blow to your face — chipping
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Stopping Tooth Decay Could Require Root Canal Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 27, 2015
It’s absolutely critical to stop tooth decay and repair any damage to tooth structure. Hopefully, we’ve caught it early in the enamel and dentin where we’re able to repair
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Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Dec. 05, 2015
Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated
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With Proper Management, Dental Implants can be a Reality for Diabetics
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Nov. 20, 2015
Many people with diabetes are hesitant about getting dental implants because they’re under the impression their chances of failure are greater than for non-diabetics. But if you’re one of
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