Our smiles are our “calling cards” for first impressions. When our front teeth are missing, chipped or otherwise damaged, it will certainly make an impression — and not a positive one. The good news is many aesthetic problems with front teeth can be remedied with the...
You’re planning for one of the most important days in your life — your wedding — and you want everything to be perfect. You’ve chosen the outfits, the setting, the flowers… but there’s one more thing to think about. Is your smile just as bright...
An icy cold beverage on a hot day or a steaming cup of cocoa on a frigid day are some of the simple pleasures in life. So why do they sometimes seem to turn against you and send sharp, sudden pain shooting through your teeth? When pain affects your teeth, it’s...
Refined sugar — most commonly consumed as table sugar or high fructose corn syrup — has developed a reputation as Public Health Enemy #1 among many consumers. These consumers are seeking ways to cut back or even eliminate refined sugar from their diets. But that may...
The increasing rates of obesity and diabetes in Americans have been getting a lot of attention lately. Most people know that the two are clearly linked. But did you know there’s also strong evidence of a link between diabetes and gum disease? Both diabetes and...
Modern dental implants, sometimes called “your third set of teeth,” have revolutionized the practice of dentistry. As permanent replacements for missing teeth, dental implants are highly successful. A dental implant is composed of two parts. The implant actually...
