Cavities (aka dental caries or tooth decay) are one of the world’s most common diseases, with only the common cold beating it out. And be...

We all know that daily brushing and flossing are key to maintaining healthy teeth and gums, but what we eat can also have a big effect on...

Coffee, tea, red wine, cola, dark juices, tomato sauce, curry, balsamic vinegar, berries, beets, tobacco use: What do these have in commo...

Dental anxiety is a common phenomenon, with an estimated 9-15% of American adults avoiding the dentist due to their fear. That is a stagg...

It might stain your teeth, but red wine could offer oral health benefits that will give wine lovers something to smile about! A recent st...

“Baby teeth fall out anyway, so they’re not important.” ─ We hear this often, yet it couldn’t be further from the truth! Baby teeth, or p...

It might sound too good to be true: Candy that’s good for your teeth? It’s true: there are a few types of candy that are actually great f...

When a tooth is severely damaged or decayed, it sometimes must be removed in order to protect the health of a person’s surrounding teeth ...

Got a sweet tooth? Keep your teeth (and your dentist!) happy with this simple and delicious “ice cream” recipe that provides plenty of sw...

A dental veneer is a wafer-thin shell of tooth-colored material that fits over the outside of a tooth. Veneers are a popular option for c...

Approximately 5 million wisdom teeth are removed in the U.S. every year! Because our jaws have evolved to be too small to fit third molar...

October is National Dental Hygiene Month, and it’s a timely reminder for all of us to keep up with good dental hygiene. Let’s brush up on...

Wisdom teeth removal can be a major rite of passage for teens and young adults, with approximately 80% of the US population getting them ...

Root canal therapy (abbreviated as RCT, also called endodontic treatment or therapy) is highly effective at saving teeth that would otherw...

For many parents, getting their children to brush their teeth is a twice-daily battle - but they are battles well worth having! Good oral...

It can be easy to put off your regular dental exams, even when you notice a nagging symptom in your mouth. But ignoring warning signs can...

Are you considering teeth whitening? If so, there are a few things you should consider before undergoing this treatment. Are You a Good C...