Defeating Bad Breath
WE’VE ALL BEEN THERE BEFORE — sitting in the middle of a job interview or a first date and realizing that our breath is…
Why Are My Teeth So Sensitive?
IS A SIMPLE SPOONFUL of ice cream enough to make you cringe because of the pain in your teeth? Do you have to be careful when you…
Temporomandibular Disorders
OUR JAWS DO A LOT of work throughout the day, opening and closing over and over so that we can do ordinary things like…
The First Loose Tooth: A Rite Of Passage
DO YOU REMEMBER losing your first tooth? Maybe it happened later than for your classmates, or maybe you…
Oral pH: A Delicate Balance
YOU MIGHT REMEMBER a little bit about pH from a science class you took years ago in…
Dental Care For Baby Teeth
THE SMILE OF a happy child is one of the best things in the world. Unfortunately, dental caries (tooth decay) is the most common…
Dental X-Rays: It’s Time For Your Close-Up
IF WE ASKED you to list three things that happen in a typical dental exam, dental X-rays would probably be one of…
Protecting Your Child’s Teeth From Injury
WE ALL REMEMBER WHAT it was like to be a kid. Running around, playing outside, discovering the world around us, and making great..
Canker Sores: Causes And Treatment
HAVE YOU EVER TRIED to enjoy one of your favorite foods, but that angry, swollen lump on your gums or…
Straight Teeth: Not Just About Looks
THE MOST OBVIOUS impact of orthodontic treatment is a straighter, more attractive smile. While it is true that we tend to perceive people with…