What to Do With a Knocked-Out Tooth?
LOSING BABY TEETH is a totally normal part of a child’s development, but what happens if…
Smoking and Vaping Versus Dental Health
A SMOKING HABIT damages every organ and system in the body, including teeth and…
Impacted Teeth, Oral Surgery, and Orthodontic Treatment
NO TWO SMILES ARE the same, and the teeth that make them don’t always come in at the same rates, which can make oral surgery necessary. Some…
What’s in Toothpaste?
MOST OF THE TIME, the only toothpaste ingredient that really gets talked about is fluoride, the active ingredient that…
Preparing for Orthodontic Emergencies
DO YOU HAVE an orthodontic emergency plan? It’s a good idea for anyone who has braces or whose teenager…
November Is TMJ Awareness Month
SMALL, FIBROUS DISKS act as cushions between the ball and socket of our jaw…
Diabetes and Our Teeth
DIABETES, WHETHER TYPE 1, 2, or even gestational, makes it more difficult to maintain…
How to Take Care of Your Retainer
THE SAME KIND of bacteria, plaque, and tartar that accumulates on our teeth can…
Have an Orthodontist-Approved Halloween!
SPOOKY SEASON HAS been lots of fun this year, and Halloween is just around…
Beware of TikTok Dental Fads!
UNLESS THE DENTIST is on TikTok, it’s not a great platform to get dental health advice…