Open up and say, “Ah.” That’s how a dentist sometimes starts a visit. They aren’t trying to make you feel...
When you smile during interactions with others, it gives the other person a record of a “mental snapshot” within the...
There are over 98 thousand professional dentists in the United States. Many of them use sedation therapy to manage pain....
Moving to a new city or town can be exciting and scary at the same time. You get a new...
There are many different diseases of the mouth that can develop over time and are often attributed to poor oral...
Losing your teeth is more common than many people assume with over 33 million people needing prosthetic teeth at some...
If you’ve never taken your child to the dentist you might have a lot of questions about the process. When...
To many of us, losing a tooth can be a disappointment and to some, it can be devastating. There are...
The doctors and dentists working in the field today know that they can do much more for their patients when...
While dentists and orthodontists both work in the dental field, and both are highly trained professionals, this does not mean...
Many people have experienced fear of the dentist to some degree. In fact, it is estimated that around three-quarters of...
Dental implants are replacement tooth roots. Implants provide a strong foundation for fixed (permanent) or removable replacement teeth that are...
Getting kids into dentists’ chairs, and keeping them there, is so large a challenge that an entire field, pediatric dentistry,...
A survey done in 2008 showed that many people who are not flossing as often as they should. The study...
Brushing and flossing your teeth daily after every meal, seeing your dentist and hygienist regularly, and sticking to a healthy...
Overall, the most common culprit of adult tooth loss is poor hygiene and lack of care for the health of...
When you go to the dentist with a cavity, your dentist will likely offer to remove the decayed tooth material...
If you have thought about replacing your teeth or dentures with dental implants, there are several different types of implants...
It’s not a secret that visiting a dentist can be quite expensive. Can you recall any such experiences when you...
As admirable as it is to have perfectly white teeth, it’s a standard most people can’t meet naturally. The solution—teeth-whitening...