Five Things to Know About Bleeding Gums
Did you ever brush your teeth and find that your gums were bleeding slightly? This unwelcome discovery is more common than you might think — and it might have something to tell you about your oral health. Here are five … Continued
See Your Dentist if You’re Having one of These 3 Dental Problems
When things get unpleasant in your mouth, it’s most often related to some underlying cause. In fact, the discomfort you’re feeling is often a call to action to have it checked and treated. The American Dental Association recently surveyed approximately … Continued
Gaining a New Attractive Smile is More than Achievable
Our main focus as your dentist is to keep your teeth and gums healthy and functional. But there’s another important aspect of care — your teeth’s appearance. It’s not just a superficial concern: your smile can have a profound effect … Continued
Pros and Cons for Flossing Before Brushing and Vice-Versa
For best results in cleaning your teeth of disease-causing plaque you need both the power of brushing open teeth surfaces and flossing in between them. But you may be wondering: should you perform one task before the other? In general … Continued
Complications from Missing Teeth Could Limit Your Replacement Options
There are plenty of options today for replacing missing teeth, including dental implants. But if the teeth have been missing for some time, complications can arise that limit your restorative options. The most consequential possibility is bone loss. Bone has … Continued
The Major Benefits of Early Childhood Dental Visits
For a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums, it takes a lifetime of personal and professional care. Starting your child’s daily hygiene with the first tooth eruption is a must; but you should also consider beginning regular dental visits in … Continued
Lasers to Treat Gum Disease are Less Invasive, Cause Less Discomfort
Without effective treatment, periodontal (gum) disease can eventually lead to tooth loss. That’s why it’s imperative to remove bacterial plaque and calculus — the main cause of the disease — from all teeth and gum surfaces. For moderate to advanced … Continued
Early Orthodontic Care Helped Child Star Nolan Gould Get Ready for Prime Time
Nolan Gould, who plays Luke on the popular TV comedy Modern Family, has beautiful, straight teeth. But in an exclusive interview with Dear Doctor magazine, the young actor said it wasn’t always that way. “My teeth used to be pretty … Continued
Certain Drugs Taken for Osteoporosis Could Affect Dental Care Outcomes
If you have osteoporosis, one of the drugs you may be taking is alendronate, more commonly known by the brand name Fosamax®. Alendronate is a member of the bisphosphonate drug family, which inhibit bone resorption (the loss of bone mass). … Continued
Matthew Lewis’s Metamorphosis
Remember Matthew Lewis? You’ve seen him in all of the Harry Potter movies, where he played the bumbling Neville Longbottom: a pudgy, teenage wizard-in-training whose teeth could best be described as… dodgy. We won’t spoil the movie by telling you … Continued