Once your dentist attaches metal braces to your mouth, your life changes for the next year or two. Those gleaming silver wires and brackets are obvious in every photograph, and if that’s not bad enough, you have to give up … Continued
Even though a child’s primary (“baby”) teeth eventually give way, it’s still important to treat them if they become decayed. Primary teeth serve as guides for the emerging permanent teeth — if they’re lost prematurely, the permanent tooth may come … Continued
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 out part of your front tooth, which lands right on the … Continued
For most dental procedures you’re usually back to your regular routine in no more than a day or two (or even hours) afterward. For the most part, the mouth heals rather quickly. But there may still be a short period … Continued
Find out how porcelain veneers can enhance your smile. Do you have cosmetic issues with your smile like chipped or uneven teeth, or dark stains? If so, you need to discover how porcelain veneers can fix many cosmetic issues with … Continued
A recent episode of “America’s Got Talent” featured an engaging 93-year-old strongman called The Mighty Atom Jr. The mature muscleman’s stunt: moving a full-sized car (laden with his octogenarian “kid brother,” his brother’s wife, plus Atom’s “lady friend”) using just … Continued
Root canals have long suffered something of an unfairly frightening reputation in the dental world. The phrase “I’d rather have a root canal than…” can often be found prefacing all kinds of terrifying scenarios. For some, the prospect of a … Continued
How Do I Know if Dental Implants Are Right For Me? Why Dental Implants Are the Perfect Choice. If you are missing one tooth or several teeth, and you are tired of looking at the spaces in your mouth, it’s … Continued
When the multi-platinum recording artist, songwriter and TV personality Jason Derulo was recently asked about his ideal woman, his answer covered a remarkably broad spectrum. “There’s no specific thing,” he said, “so I think it’s unfair to say what my … Continued
After a dental examination revealed you had periodontal (gum) disease, you began undergoing treatment. Now after several cleaning sessions, the infection has subsided and your gums have returned to a healthy shade of pink. But your gum care isn’t over … Continued