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March Is the Time to Evaluate Sleep Problems
posted: Mar. 04, 2019.
The month of March brings the first day of spring, when nature seems to wake up after a restful winter slumber. It also brings Sleep Awareness Week, which leads us Read more -
Find Out Why You or Your Partner Snores - it may be Sleep Apnea
posted: Feb. 22, 2019.
If your sleeping partner snores, it could be more than an annoyance: it could be a sign of sleep apnea. This occurs when air flow into the lungs becomes obstructed Read more -
Viggo Mortensen's Red-Carpet Smile
posted: Feb. 12, 2019.
The Golden Globes ceremony is a night when Hollywood stars shine their brightest. At the recent red-carpet event, leading man Viggo Mortensen had plenty to smile about: Green Book, the Read more -
Legal or Not, Marijuana Poses a Health Risk to Your Gums
posted: Feb. 02, 2019.
Proponents of legalized marijuana have won phenomenal gains over the last decade. Despite the federal government's continuing criminalization of the drug, several states including California, Colorado and Massachusetts, have voted Read more -
Is Invisalign Right for Me?
posted: Jan. 24, 2019.
Invisalign clear aligner trays have revolutionized orthodontic treatment for teenagers and adults. Once upon a time, braces and conspicuous orthodontic appliances were just about the only option available to straighten Read more -
Sleep Apnea and Behavioral Problems in Children: How Your Dentist Can Help
posted: Jan. 23, 2019.
We all know how much better we feel after a good night’s sleep: refreshed, energized and ready to handle — even excel at — our day-to-day responsibilities. Yet millions of Read more -
Even with Mercury, Dental Amalgam is a Safe Choice for Tooth Filling
posted: Jan. 13, 2019.
One of the top concerns in public health today is exposure to the metallic element mercury within the environment. At abnormal levels, mercury can have a toxic effect on our Read more -
Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
posted: Jan. 03, 2019.
If there's anything that makes Alfonso Ribeiro happier than his long-running gig as host of America's Funniest Home Videos, it's the time he gets to spend with his family: his Read more -
Teenagers with Missing Teeth Usually Need a Temporary Restoration
posted: Dec. 24, 2018.
Anyone at any age, including older children and teenagers, can lose or be born missing a permanent tooth. And while those missing teeth can be restored, replacing them in patients Read more -
Prudent Use of X-Rays in Children Provides the most Benefit at the Lowest Risk
posted: Dec. 14, 2018.
It’s important for your child’s current and future health that we watch out for tooth decay. Taking x-rays is a critical part of staying one step ahead of this common Read more -
Practice the Dental Care Basics to Ensure a Healthy Smile
posted: Dec. 04, 2018.
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 Read more -
David Copperfield on the Magic of Cosmetic Dentistry
posted: Nov. 24, 2018.
If you could seem to levitate, walk through walls, or make the Statue of Liberty disappear… would it really matter whether or not you had a bright, shiny smile? According Read more -
Treating Small Enamel Cracks Could Help you Avoid a Dangerous Tooth Fracture
posted: Nov. 14, 2018.
Teeth can take a lot of force over a lifetime of biting and chewing, thanks to enamel, their outer layer made of the strongest substance in the human body. Unfortunately, Read more -
What's So Special About Dental Implants?
posted: Nov. 04, 2018.
Probably a day doesn’t go by that you don’t encounter advertising for dental implants. And for good reason: implants have taken the world of dentistry by storm.Since their inception over Read more -
How we Treat your Jaw Pain Depends on the Cause
posted: Oct. 25, 2018.
Chronic jaw pain can make eating, speaking or even smiling difficult. What's more, finding the right treatment approach can be just as difficult.This is because TMD (Temporomandibular Disorder: named for Read more -
Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
posted: Oct. 15, 2018.
The March 27th game started off pretty well for NBA star Kevin Love. His team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, were coming off a 5-game winning streak as they faced the Miami Read more