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White Spots on Your Teeth After Braces May Be An Early Sign of Enamel Loss
posted: May 09, 2021.

After months of treatment we’ve removed your braces and your new smile emerges. Upon closer view, however, you notice a number of chalky white spots on your teeth.These pale areas Read more
No Need to Panic Over Thumb Sucking but Do Keep an Eye on It
posted: Apr. 29, 2021.

It's not out of the ordinary for your infant or toddler to suck their thumb. In fact, it's fairly universal and not much of a concern if it stops by Read more
Simple Procedure Could Reduce Biting the Inside of Your Mouth
posted: Apr. 19, 2021.

Somewhere between bites during a recent meal, the inside of your cheek found itself in the way of your teeth. You winced with pain at the resulting bite, and while Read more
How MLB Star Aaron Judge Changed His Smile and How You Can Too
posted: Apr. 09, 2021.

Between the final game of the World Series in late October and spring training in February, major league baseball players work on their skills preparing for the new season. Reporters Read more
Do Your Dentures and Mouth a Favor: Take Them Out at Night
posted: Mar. 30, 2021.

People who’ve lost all their teeth have benefitted from a solution that’s been around for generations: removable dentures. These appliances have helped millions of people chew and eat food, speak, Read more
3 Reasons You Should Consider Tooth Whitening
posted: Mar. 20, 2021.

White, translucent teeth are the hallmark of a beautiful smile. But with age or the foods we eat our teeth’s natural brightness can dim to a dingy yellow.If this is Read more
The Tale of the Toothworm
posted: Mar. 10, 2021.

Ever wonder just exactly what causes cavities? Once upon a time, “Toothworms” — miniscule, yet relentless pests — were thought to be responsible for this widespread malady. This belief persisted Read more
Renew Your Smile With Porcelain Veneers
posted: Mar. 04, 2021.

Here’s what you should know about getting dental veneers. Perhaps you’ve decided that 2021 is the year that you finally get the smile you know you deserve. Perhaps you’ve been doing Read more
What Is TMJ?
posted: Mar. 01, 2021.

Your dentist in Indianapolis, IN, can help you get relief from TMJ symptoms. The temporomandibular joint, also known as the TMJ, is a complicated joint that can have complicated problems. The Read more
Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
posted: Feb. 28, 2021.

Fans of the primetime TV show The Middle were delighted to see that high school senior Sue, played by Eden Sher, finally got her braces off at the start of Read more
Don't Neglect Dental Care When You Encounter Tough Budget Times
posted: Feb. 18, 2021.

When you’re going through hard economic times, the natural thing to do is cut areas of spending you believe you can do without. Unfortunately, many people include regular dental care Read more
How You Can Prevent Teeth Grinding From Damaging Your Oral Health
posted: Feb. 08, 2021.

Life has changed dramatically over the centuries. But although our ancient forebears wouldn't recognize much of our modern world, they would be well acquainted with one particular oral habit that Read more
Keep the Space between an Implant-Supported Bridge and the Gums Clean
posted: Jan. 29, 2021.

Dental implants can do more than replace individual teeth — a few well-placed implants can support other restorations like a fixed bridge. The natural integration that occurs between the bone Read more
Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
posted: Jan. 19, 2021.

A woman as gorgeous and funny as Sofia Vergara surely planned to be a model and actress from the get-go, right? Wrong! Sofia’s first career choice actually was to be… Read more
3 Tips for Minimizing Enamel Erosion from Sports Drinks
posted: Jan. 09, 2021.

Sports drinks have been widely touted as an ideal way to replenish carbohydrates, electrolytes and, of course, fluids after a strenuous event or workout. But the mixtures of many popular Read more
Retainers Help you Protect Your Newly Aligned Teeth
posted: Dec. 30, 2020.

Orthodontics can produce an amazing smile transformation. With today’s advanced appliances and techniques even the most difficult malocclusions (bad bites) can be overcome. All of this innovation, however, depends on Read more