Benefit of a Mouthguard for Contact Sports

Did you know that more than FIVE MILLION teeth are lost each year due to sports injuries? That is a lot of teeth that could have just stayed put! Luckily, there is a solution! Mouthguards, also called sportsguards, are a...

Options for Seniors Needing Tooth Replacement

Among adults from 35 to 44-years-old, 69 percent have lost at least one permanent tooth. By age 50, Americans have lost an average of 12 teeth (including wisdom teeth). And among adults 65 to 74, 26 percent have lost all...

TMJ Awareness Month

November is TMJ awareness month. While TMJ disorder is a common ailment, many people do not recognize the symptoms and continue to suffer. We put together a fact sheet, so you can be informed: What is TMJ? - This...

Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!

Some moviegoers have been known to crunch popcorn, bite their fingers or grab their neighbor's hands during the intense scenes of a thriller. But for one fan, the on-screen action in the new superhero film Black Panther...

New Minimally Invasive Techniques are Improving Tooth Decay Treatment

Although techniques and materials have changed, dentists still follow basic principles for treating tooth decay that date from the late 19th Century. And for good reason: They work. These principles first developed by...

Improving Hygiene Skills Maximizes Removal of Disease-Causing Plaque

Your mouth is teeming with bacteria—millions of them. But don't be alarmed: Most are benign or even beneficial. There are, however, some bacteria that cause tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease, which can...