Removing Teeth Could Aid Orthodontic Treatment
There's usually more to straightening a smile than simply applying braces. That's why an orthodontist takes the time first to learn all they can about a patient's bite and, depending
There's usually more to straightening a smile than simply applying braces. That's why an orthodontist takes the time first to learn all they can about a patient's bite and, depending
350When is the best time to floss your teeth: Morning? Bedtime? How about: whenever and wherever the moment feels right?For Cam Newton, award-winning NFL quarterback for the Carolina Panthers,
There are plenty of good reasons to quit smoking. Here's one more if you're considering replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant: smoking increases your risk of implant failure. By and large, dental implants are the most reliable and durable tooth replacement option, with more than a 95% success rate after ten years. But […]
As is the case with most celebs today, Beyonce is no stranger to sharing on social media… but she really got our attention with a video she recently posted on Instagram. The clip shows the superstar songstress — along with her adorable three-year-old daughter Blue Ivy — flossing their teeth! In the background, a vocalist […]
It seems like every year you make at least one trip to the doctor for a sinus infection. You might blame it on allergies or a "bug" floating around, but it could be caused by something else: tooth decay. We're referring to an advanced form of tooth decay, which has worked its way deep into […]
Surgical tooth extraction is a fairly routine procedure with few complications. But one rare complication called dry socket does affect a small number of patients. Dry socket, which derives its name from its appearance, can be quite painful. Fortunately, though, it doesn't pose a danger to oral health. Normally after a surgical extraction, a blood […]
Losing a tooth as a kid wasn’t a concern because you knew another one would crop up. But as an adult, losing a tooth is dreadful because you know another one isn’t going to grow back. In an ideal world, you would want to leave this world with all your natural teeth. But because we […]
Advanced decay doesn't necessarily mean it's curtains for an infected tooth. Millions of teeth in that condition have been saved by a tried and true procedure called root canal therapy. Although they may vary according to the complexity of a case, all root canal procedures share some similarities. After numbing the tooth and gum areas […]
British pole vaulter Harry Coppell had an unpleasant mishap right before the Tokyo Olympic games. During a training vault, Coppell glanced the top bar to loosen it, which then fell on top of his face on the mat. The impact broke one of his front teeth nearly in two and severely damaged others. Coppell posted […]
Every February, the American Dental Association sponsors a campaign called National Children’s Dental Health Month. The purpose of this operation is to raise awareness about how important it is to get an early start on developing good dental hygiene habits — and how this can lead to a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. So […]