• posted: Aug. 13, 2014
• geographic tongue

Picture this: You’re feeling some mild irritation in your mouth, which seems to be coming from the area near your tongue. You go to the mirror, open wide… Read More

• posted: Aug. 01, 2014
• celebrity smiles,  cosmetic dentistry

What happens if you’re right in the middle of a song, in front of an arena full of fans… and you knock out a tooth with your microphone? If Read More

• posted: Jul. 25, 2014

A family dentist is similar to a general dentist. Both provide services and education of oral hygiene and tooth health, but some patients may not realize that there is a Read More

• posted: Jul. 17, 2014
• root canal

Tooth preservation is the ultimate aim of a root canal treatment. But how long should you expect a treated tooth to last? The answer will depend on a few Read More

• posted: Jul. 02, 2014
• sealants

As the youngest person ever to host Entertainment Tonight, Maria Menounos, an independent filmmaker, actress, and co-host of daily entertainment news program Extra, has made a huge splash in Read More

• posted: Jun. 17, 2014
• clear aligners,  orthodontics

You've probably heard of the relatively new method of straightening teeth with thin, plastic orthodontic appliances (“ortho” – to straighten; “odont” – teeth) known as clear aligners. Here are Read More

• posted: Jun. 02, 2014
• celebrity smiles,  tooth decay

For some kids, having a cavity or two is just part of growing up. Not for Giuliana Rancic. When she was a child, the TV personality didn't have a Read More

• posted: May 16, 2014
• Dental Bridge,  Gap

Close the Gap between Missing Teeth and Restore Function with Dental Bridges Are you missing a tooth? Are you missing more than one tooth? One or more missing teeth can adversely Read More

• posted: May 16, 2014
• dental implants

Q: I’ve heard about dental implants, but I’m still not sure exactly what they are. Can you explain? A: It’s no wonder you’ve heard of them: Dental implants have Read More

• posted: Apr. 24, 2014
• celebrity smiles,  dental injury,  mouthguard

Mike Tyson's gap-toothed smile is part of athlete-turned-celebrity's signature look. During his two-decade career as a professional boxer, the former heavyweight champion has been known for both giving — Read More

• posted: Apr. 09, 2014
• dental implants

You've probably heard about dental implants — today's best option for replacing missing teeth; maybe you even have one or more already. A dental implant is a tiny screw-shaped Read More

• posted: Mar. 25, 2014
• celebrity smiles

Though it's been a while since Olivia Newton-John sang her way into our hearts in the movie Grease, her smile is as radiant as ever. Today, Olivia is still Read More

• posted: Mar. 10, 2014
• oral hygiene,  oral health

You may have heard the expression: “If you just ignore your teeth, they will go away.” That may be true — but by practicing good oral hygiene, more and Read More

• posted: Feb. 28, 2014
• celebrity smiles,  teeth whitening,  oral hygiene,  oral health,  cosmetic dentistry

Vanna White has been a household name for the last 27+ years and is best known as the first female co-host of the game show, Wheel of Fortune. She Read More

• posted: Feb. 13, 2014
• periodontal disease,  gum disease

Periodontal or gum disease is a serious condition that could lead to tooth and bone loss. Unfortunately, you may not even realize you have it — the disease in Read More

• posted: Jan. 29, 2014
• celebrity smiles,  cosmetic dentistry

Before she began hosting the long-running TV competition Top Chef, Padma Lakshmi was a well-known model and successful cookbook author. (Appropriately, she is said to have been “discovered” by Read More