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FAQ: Interceptive Orthodontics for Children
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 24, 2017.
Have you heard about interceptive orthodontics? This type of early intervention could benefit perhaps 10â??20% of children who need orthodontic treatment, making a positive impact on tooth and jaw
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Lasers Poised to Transform Current Treatment for Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 09, 2017.
While lasers still seem like science fiction, they’ve been used commercially (and medically) for decades. But there’s still room for growth in practical applications with this developing technology. One
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Why You Shouldn't Worry About the Mercury in Your Silver Fillings
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 01, 2017.
Over the last century and a half millions of people have had a tooth cavity filled with “silver” amalgam. Perhaps you’re one of them. The use of this effective
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Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 16, 2017.
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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White Spots on Your Teeth After Braces May Be An Early Sign of Enamel Loss
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 01, 2017.
After months of treatment we’ve removed your braces and your new smile emerges. Upon closer view, however, you notice a number of chalky white spots on your teeth.
These pale
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Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 17, 2017.
Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates knows how important it is to present your best face to the world — and one of the most important features of that face
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Use the Same Prevention Strategy to Defeat Tooth Decay and Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 02, 2017.
Archeologists can tell us quite a bit about our primitive ancestors. For example, because of their coarse, abrasive diet and a primitive understanding of oral hygiene, their teeth had
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What Makes ClearCorrect Braces Different?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 01, 2017.
Want to get a straighter smile without others noticing? ClearCorrect could help!
You want a straight smile but perhaps you think that ship has sailed. “Aren’t I too old for braces?”
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Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 18, 2017.
Fans of the primetime TV show The Middle were delighted to see that high school senior Sue, played by Eden Sher, finally got her braces off at the start
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Periodontal Surgery Allows us to Access Deep Surfaces for Plaque Removal
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 03, 2017.
All treatments for periodontal (gum) disease focus on one goal — to remove any bacterial plaque and calculus (hardened plaque deposits) that are at the heart of the infection.
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Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 25, 2017.
If we could go back in time, we all probably have a few things we wish we could change. Recently, Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of
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You'll Experience Little to No Discomfort During and After Implant Surgery
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 10, 2017.
You’ve decided to obtain dental implants for your missing teeth. It’s a good choice — they provide the closest restoration to the function and appearance of natural teeth. You
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(Don't) Break It Like Beckham
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 26, 2017.
During his former career as a professional footballer (that's a soccer star to U.S. sports fans) David Beckham was known for his skill at “bending” a soccer ball. His
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Consider Bone Health When Deciding Between Implants and Dentures
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 11, 2017.
Losing permanent teeth is never good — unlike primary teeth, no natural replacements wait in the wings. But the good news is you have a number of options for
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What are Dental Veneers?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 10, 2017.
Dentistry has been around in some form for thousands of years. Like most areas of medicine and health, the field has seen some groundbreaking developments in the last few decades.
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Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 26, 2017.
What's an actor's most important feature? According to Vivica A. Fox, whose most recent big-screen role was in Independence Day: Resurgence, it's what you see right up front.
"On screen,
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