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3 Things Your Dentist Recommends You do if You Have Shingles
posted: Mar. 12, 2018.

It may begin as an itching or burning feeling on your skin, followed by numbness or sensitivity to touch. But then you develop a painful red rash that forms Read more
Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
posted: Mar. 04, 2018.

At the first-ever Players Weekend in August 2017, Major League Baseball players wore jerseys with their nicknames on the back. One player — Cleveland Indians shortstop, Francisco Lindor — Read more
3 Things You May Not Know About Orthodontics
posted: Feb. 17, 2018.

It’s a common sight to see someone wearing braces—and not just teens or pre-teens. In the last few decades, people in their adult years (even late in life) are Read more
How to Help Your Child Develop Good Oral Hygiene Habits
posted: Feb. 02, 2018.

February marks National Children's Dental Health Month. It’s important for children to form daily oral hygiene habits early, but how do you get little ones to take care of Read more
How to Get the Most from Your Daily Brushing and Flossing
posted: Jan. 18, 2018.

Twice a year dental cleanings are an important aspect of optimal oral health. But if you’re not brushing and flossing every day, your dental visits could change from regular Read more
Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
posted: Jan. 03, 2018.

Everyone loves a concert where there's plenty of audience participation… until it starts to get out of hand.Â Recently, the platinum-selling band Fifth Harmony was playing to a packed house Read more
Give Yourself the Gift of a New Smile
posted: Dec. 19, 2017.

The holidays are a season for giving. At this time of year, lots of us spend hours rushing around, looking for the perfect gifts for people we care about. Read more
New Year's Resolutions for Better Oral Health
posted: Dec. 04, 2017.

Laying out goals for the New Year is a great way to inspire yourself to make positive changes that can improve your health. For example, many habits—both good and Read more
Use These Techniques to Enjoy Healthy Foods Even with a Jaw Joint Disorder
posted: Nov. 26, 2017.

We don’t often think about it, but eating is a multi-staged process. It starts, of course, with food that’s hopefully high in nutritional value. But you also need coordinated Read more
In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
posted: Nov. 11, 2017.

Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That's why we're so pleased to see some NFL QB's setting great examples Read more
Some Birth Control Drugs Could Increase Risk of Gum Disease
posted: Oct. 27, 2017.

One of the health issues pregnant women should be concerned about is a higher risk of periodontal (gum) disease. But you don’t have to be pregnant to have an Read more
Bad Breath in Children
posted: Oct. 12, 2017.

Even the sweetest children don’t always have sweet-smelling breath. If your child has persistent bad breath, it may be for one of the following reasons: POOR ORAL HYGIENE HABITS. Bad Read more
An Orthodontic Retainer: Insurance Well Spent for Keeping Your New Smile
posted: Sep. 27, 2017.

You’ve invested a lot of time and money in orthodontic treatment to improve your smile. If you’re not careful, though, your teeth could actually move back to their old Read more
Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
posted: Sep. 12, 2017.

It's no secret that many of Hollywood's brightest stars didn't start out with perfectly aligned, pearly-white teeth. And these days, plenty of celebs are willing to share their stories, Read more
A Second Root Canal Treatment May Help Save an Endangered Tooth
posted: Aug. 28, 2017.

When decay spreads to the tooth’s inner pulp, a root canal treatment may be necessary to save it. It’s a common procedure: after removing all tissue from the pulp, Read more
Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
posted: Aug. 20, 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 Read more