Wearing Dentures Can Reduce Life Expectancy by 10 Years

Malnutrition is a major problem faced by elderly people whose bite force is reduced by 75% in the first 5 years of wearing dentures and a shocking 97% after 15 years. BY SARAH KNAPTON, SCIENCE EDITOR AT THE TELEGRAPH...

Can Bad Teeth Hurt Your Job Interview?

When interviewing for a job or considering a career change, appearance is important. Not just the clothes worn for the interview or the hairstyle, but an applicant's smile. Everyone interviewing for a position knows...

What Crowns and Bridges Can Do for You

Find out the many ways these dental restorations can improve your oral health. These oral prosthetic devices are designed to restore damaged or missing teeth. So, as you might imagine, there are many adults out there...

3 Ways Orthodontic Techniques Could Prevent a Poor Bite

While orthodontists can effectively correct most poor bites (malocclusions), some can be quite complex requiring much time and expense. But there's good news—we often don't have to wait on a malocclusion to fully...

Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage

The long-running hit show Dancing with the Stars has had its share of memorable moments, including a wedding proposal, a wardrobe malfunction, and lots of sharp dance moves. But just recently, one DWTS contestant had the...

Lasers Could be the Future for Gum Disease Treatment

We’ve developed a number of effective treatments for periodontal (gum) disease. Depending on how far and deep a patient’s infection has advanced, treatment can be quite invasive and even require surgery. The...