Flossing Daily Around Implants will Help Prevent Losing Your Bridge
Implant-supported fixed bridges are growing in popularity because they offer superior support to traditional bridges or dentures. They can also improve bone health thanks to the affinity between bone cells and the implants’ titanium posts. Even so, you’ll still need … Continued
What Dental Veneers Can Do for You
A survey released by the American Association of Orthodontists found that about a third of Americans admit that they wish they had better-looking teeth. The quality of your smile has professional, social, and personal ramifications. Could your teeth benefit from … Continued
A Different Kind of “Chip Shot” for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
While the sport of golf may not look too dangerous from the sidelines, players know it can sometimes lead to mishaps. There are accidents involving golf carts and clubs, painful muscle and back injuries, and even the threat of lightning … Continued
Retain Your New Smile After Braces with a Retainer
It’s been a long road with your braces, but now they’re finally off. Hopefully the first glimpse of your new smile more than made up for the time and effort they required. But while braces removal is a big milestone, … Continued
Practice the Dental Care Basics to Ensure a Healthy Smile
For over half a century, dentists have promoted a proven strategy for sound dental health. Not only is this strategy effective, it’s simple too: brush and floss every day, and visit your dentist at least twice a year or as … Continued
Diabetes and Oral Health: True or False?
November is National Diabetes Month—a time to focus on a disease that affects more than 400 million people around the world. What does diabetes have to do with oral health? Plenty! Here’s a true-or-false quiz to test your knowledge on … Continued
Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
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 just recently, one DWTS contestant had the bad luck of taking … Continued
4 Signs Your Child May Have a Poor Bite
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 should also be on the lookout for a developing poor bite … Continued
Good Oral Hygiene Isn’t Just for Teeth
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 home. This includes brushing twice each day with fluoride toothpaste and … Continued
Are You a Good Candidate for Veneers?
Millions of people from around the world are turning to porcelain veneers as a hassle-free way to improve their smile. Dental veneers are thin, ceramic shells that fit over the teeth to make a dazzling smile. Kenneth Woo, DDS and … Continued