Ever since childhood, when her career as a model and actress took off, Brooke Shields has enjoyed worldwide recognition — through advertisements for designer jeans, appearances on The Muppet Show, and starring roles in big-screen films. But not long ago, … Continued
For over a century dentists treated tooth decay by removing both diseased portions of the tooth and healthy structure deemed at risk for future decay. In the 1970s, though, a new approach emerged, known as Minimally Invasive Dentistry (MID). This … Continued
From birth to young adulthood, your child’s teeth gums and other mouth structures steadily grow and mature. Sometimes, though, problems arise and get in the way of their oral health. It’s important we detect when that happens and take action. … Continued
It might seem like a simple task but you wouldn’t believe how many people aren’t brushing as effectively as they should. Okay, okay…so we know that you brush your teeth twice a day (right?), so it probably feels pretty routine … Continued
If you’re suffering from jaw pain or impaired function, it may not be the only source of chronic pain in your body. Of the millions of adults with temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD), many have also been diagnosed — among other … Continued
For millions of Americans, sleep apnea is a serious health condition. Not only can it impair your day-to-day living, you might be more susceptible to high blood pressure, heart disease or stroke. Sleep apnea occurs when you stop breathing for … Continued
Dental implants are widely considered the most durable tooth replacement option, thanks in part to how they attach to the jaw. But durable doesn’t mean indestructible — you must take care of them. Implants have a unique relationship to the … Continued
When Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O’Dell set out to teach her young daughter Ashby how to brush her teeth, she knew the surest path to success would be to make it fun for the toddler. “The best thing with kids … Continued
There is much to contend with as we grow older, including a higher risk for dental disease. One possible contributing factor: dry mouth from a lack of saliva. Also known as xerostomia, dry mouth occurs when the salivary glands secrete … Continued
Find out how the absence of pain doesn’t always mean that your smile is healthy. If your smile feels healthy then it must be healthy, right? Wrong! There are issues that can still be happening to your smile without you … Continued