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Laser Use in Dentistry

Yet, despite FDA approval, no laser system has received the American Dental Association's (ADA) Seal of Acceptance as an alternative to more tradit...

Treatments for Gum Disease

There are a variety of treatments for gum disease depending on the stage of disease, how you may have responded to earlier treatments, and your ove...

Overview of Dry Socket

After a tooth is pulled, a blood clot forms in the socket to protect the bone and nerves underneath. The pain typically starts about 2 days after t...

Treatment for Dry Mouth

However, if the underlying medical condition causing the dry mouth cannot be changed - for example, if the salivary gland has been damaged from rad...

Dental Implants

Next, the tooth root implant, which is a small post made of titanium, is placed into the bone socket of the missing tooth. Once the implant has bon...

Guide to Dental Care Products

Most dentists recommend soft bristles, for adults and kids, especially if you have sensitive teeth or gums. Hard or stiff bristles are not more eff...

Dental Health and Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)

Not only can severe grinding damage teeth and result in tooth loss, it can also affect your jaws, cause or worsen TMD/TMJ, and even change the appe...

Dental Health and Fluoride Treatment

It can also be directly applied to the teeth through fluoridated toothpastes and mouth rinses. A dentist in their office can also apply fluoride to...

When to See An Orthodontist

Henson also knew there are potential health issues when teeth begin shifting. In the U.S., one in five orthodontic patients is an adult, according ...

Electric Toothbrushes: are They Worth It?

“Electric toothbrushes are helpful for certain people, such as those who have trouble using their hands,” says Eugene Antenucci, DDS, a clinical as...

Dental Health and Dentures

A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissues. Partial dentures are used when one or more natural teeth remain in ...

Dental Crowns

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped 'cap' that is placed over a tooth -- to cover the tooth to restore its shape and size, strength, and improve its a...