Tooth loss can feel like a big deal, but thanks to modern dentistry it’s no longer as impactful as it once was. Years ago, if you lost a tooth, your only options would be dentures of various materials that noticeably may or may not look or function like your natural...
Finding a dentist who understands and specializes in serving your unique needs can make a big difference in the level of comfort and trust you feel, but it can be difficult to know how to find that. Let’s talk about how a geriatric dentist can improve your care to...
When your mouth is dry, you know it: that sticky, uncomfortable feeling when you first wake up or when you're thirsty. Fortunately, it usually goes away after you eat or drink. But what if your mouth felt like that all the time? Then, it's no longer an...
Eating is like breathing: We often do it without much thought. But if you suffer from chronic jaw pain, every bite can get your attention—and not in a good way. What's worse, in an effort to avoid the pain associated with a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) you...
On your way to a more attractive smile, you’ll have to deal with some inconveniences while wearing braces like avoiding certain foods or habits or dealing with possible embarrassment about your new “metal smile.” But there’s one consequence of wearing braces that...
Want to know the exact wrong way to pry open a stubborn lid? Just ask Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC-TV’s popular “Tonight Show.” When the 40-year-old funnyman had trouble opening a tube of scar tissue repair gel with his hands, he decided to try using his teeth. What...
What makes an attractive smile? Of course, shiny, straight and defect-free teeth are a big factor. But there’s another equally important element: all your teeth have come in. Sometimes, though, they don’t: one or more teeth may remain up in the gums, a condition known...