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4 Things You Can Do To Reduce Chronic Dry Mouth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 21, 2021.
Have you ever woken up in the morning and felt like your mouth was filled with cotton? We've all had bouts of occasional dry mouth, but the unpleasantness usually
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Certain Drugs for Osteoporosis Could Impact Your Dental Care
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 11, 2021.
Osteoporosis is a serious bone weakening disease in older adults that can turn a minor fall into a major bone fracture. But the condition could also impact dental treatment—triggered
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Why Kathy Bates Chose This Alternative to Braces and so Might You
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Mar. 01, 2021.
Kathy Bates has been a familiar face to filmgoers since her Oscar-winning performance as Annie Wilkes in Misery. She's best known for playing true-to-life characters like Wilkes or Barbara
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Topical Fluoride Could Boost Your Child's Avoidance of Tooth Decay
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 19, 2021.
Tooth decay is perhaps the biggest danger your child's teeth can face. Not only can it rob them of primary teeth now, but the loss of teeth at this
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Are You at Risk for Tooth Decay? Answer These Questions To Find Out
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 09, 2021.
Tooth decay is a destructive disease that could rob you of your teeth. But it doesn't appear out of nowhere—a number of factors can make it more likely you'll
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Invisible Braces and You
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 09, 2021.
If you're looking to improve your smile but are apprehensive about having to wear unsightly metal braces, as well as the necessary changes to your daily routine that they bring
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See Your Dentist if You're Experiencing One of These 3 Oral Problems
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 30, 2021.
If your dental health isn't in the best of shape, a survey conducted by the American Dental Association (ADA) says the cause is likely one of three common oral
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You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 20, 2021.
Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may
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Although Rare, This Condition Could Destroy a Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 10, 2021.
Most dental problems are caused by tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease, easily preventable with dedicated daily hygiene and regular dental care. But there are a few other rare
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An Oral Irrigator Could Make Flossing Easier for You
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 31, 2020.
If we were playing word association with the term “oral hygiene,” you'd probably answer “brushing.” And you would be right—brushing cleans tooth surfaces of accumulated bacterial plaque, a thin
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What Dental Implants Can Do for You
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 30, 2020.
Are you considering dental implants? Dr. Geetha Sripathi at Elite Smiles is an implant expert, successfully restoring smiles so you eat, speak and look as you should. We encourage you
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Age Doesn't Have to Stop You From Straightening Your Smile
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 20, 2020.
Cowboys wear Stetsons; ballerinas wear tutus; and teenagers wear…braces.
At least that's the popular conception. In actuality, one in five orthodontic patients is an adult, a number that continues to
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AGT's Simon Cowell Updates His Smile With Veneers and So Can You!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 10, 2020.
It's been a rough year for all of us, but especially for Simon Cowell. The famous entrepreneur and brutally honest talent judge on American Idol and America's Got Talent
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A Mild NSAID May Be All You Need To Manage Discomfort After Dental Work
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 30, 2020.
Undergoing dental work is for the most part a pain-free affair. But once you're home and the anesthetic begins to wear off, you may have some discomfort.
Fortunately, most post-procedure
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Direct Veneers Offer a Quick and Affordable Alternative to Traditional Veneers
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 20, 2020.
Orthodontics, veneers and other cosmetic dental techniques can turn a less than perfect smile into a beautiful one—but not always very quickly. For example, porcelain veneers can take weeks
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New Recommendations Make Water Fluoridation Safer Than Ever
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 10, 2020.
For over half a century now, community water systems have been adding fluoride to drinking water to help reduce the risk of tooth decay. Numerous long-term studies have demonstrated
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