My Blog
-
Dental Visits are Key to Detecting Early Developing Tooth Decay
posted: Dec. 05, 2018.
Tooth decay is as relentless as it is destructive, and it makes little distinction between age, gender, ethnicity or social status. Although risk levels vary from person to person, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
4 Signs Your Child May Have a Poor Bite
posted: Nov. 25, 2018.
Although tooth decay is a major problem to watch for in your child’s teeth, it isn’t the only one. As their teeth transition from primary (“baby”) to permanent, you Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
posted: Nov. 15, 2018.
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 sharp dance moves. But Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Guide Your Older Children or Teens through These 3 Oral Health Areas
posted: Nov. 05, 2018.
Helping your infant or toddler develop good dental habits is one of the best head starts you can give them toward optimum oral health. But even after they’ve matured Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Cleft Repair can Restore a Smile, Change a Life
posted: Oct. 26, 2018.
Oral and facial clefts are among the most common and heartbreaking of birth defects. Clefts make feeding or even breathing difficult and can affect speech development. But there's one other Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Good Oral Hygiene Isn't Just for Teeth
posted: Oct. 16, 2018.
In October, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association sponsors National Dental Hygiene Month to remind everyone that having good oral health is directly related to practicing good oral hygiene at Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
posted: Oct. 06, 2018.
Sometimes it seems that appearances count for everything—especially in Hollywood. But just recently, Lonnie Chaviz, the 10-year-old actor who plays young Randall on the hit TV show This Is Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Removing Teeth Could Improve the Outcome for a Crowded Bite
posted: Sep. 26, 2018.
The primary goal of dental care is to preserve teeth. But there are circumstances in which removing a tooth, even a relatively healthy one, could prove best in the Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
FAQs for National Gum Care Month
posted: Sep. 16, 2018.
Gum disease is a bigger problem than you might think. More than half of all adults over age 30 have it, and that figure jumps to 70% of adults Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Treating Gum Disease around Tooth Roots is Hard - but Not Impossible
posted: Sep. 06, 2018.
Periodontal disease may start in the gums’ superficial layers, but it’s not likely to stay there. As the disease moves deeper it can wreak havoc on tooth roots and Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
posted: Aug. 27, 2018.
When die-hard music fans hear that their favorite performer is canceling a gig, it’s a big disappointment—especially if the excuse seems less than earth-shaking. Recently, British pop sensation Dua Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Take Care of Your Dental Appliance and It Will Take Care of You
posted: Aug. 17, 2018.
What do a teenager with a poor bite, a senior citizen with multiple missing teeth or a middle-aged person with a teeth grinding habit all have in common? They Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Pros and Cons for Flossing Before Brushing and Vice-Versa
posted: Aug. 07, 2018.
For best results in cleaning your teeth of disease-causing plaque you need both the power of brushing open teeth surfaces and flossing in between them. But you may be Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Bone Loss at the Roots can Put Your Tooth in Danger of Loss
posted: Jul. 28, 2018.
There’s more to teeth than meets the eye. Hidden beneath the visible crown are the tooth’s roots set within the jawbone, secured and protected by the gums from bacteria Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Julianne Hough Shares a Video - and a Song - After Wisdom Teeth Come Out
posted: Jul. 18, 2018.
Once upon a time, celebrities tried hard to maintain the appearance of red-carpet glamour at all times. That meant keeping the more mundane aspects of their lives out of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Ready for Summer Camp? Be Sure to Pack a Toothbrush
posted: Jul. 08, 2018.
Summer is the time for many children to experience the fun and freedom of sleepaway camp. Along with greater independence, camp brings increased responsibility for kids to take care Read moreCategory: Oral Health