How can boosting Your Vitamin And Mineral Intake Protect Your Smile?

By Lucy Wyndham Everyone knows that eating a good mix of vitamins and minerals is vital for optimum health, but… Read more How can boosting Your Vitamin And Mineral Intake Protect Your Smile?

5 Teeth-Friendly Foods for the 4th of July

Independence Day, commonly referred to as the 4th of July, celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July… Read more 5 Teeth-Friendly Foods for the 4th of July

Orthodontics

Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry specializing in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of jaw, face and bite irregularities (malocclusions).… Read more Orthodontics

Sit, stay, brush: Golden retriever helps teach kids oral hygiene habits in Kentucky

By Michelle Manchir Bowling Green, Ky.— A dentist and community educator, Dr. Matthew Riley knows elementary school students aren’t usually… Read more Sit, stay, brush: Golden retriever helps teach kids oral hygiene habits in Kentucky

Your Child’s First Dental Cleaning: What to Expect

Your child should begin visiting the dentist twice a year starting at the eruption of the first tooth. Here’s what… Read more Your Child’s First Dental Cleaning: What to Expect

Effective school-based cavity prevention program

School-based prevention programs can substantially reduce children’s cavities — but what type of treatment should be delivered in schools to… Read more Effective school-based cavity prevention program

Overcoming Dental Fears and Anxiety

By Elizabeth Mahadeo RDH As a Registered Dental Hygienist and empathetic person, I urge you to communicate to your dental healthcare… Read more Overcoming Dental Fears and Anxiety

Bleeding Gums

There are many reasons your gums could bleed. In some cases, bleeding gums can be a sign of gingivitis, the… Read more Bleeding Gums

The Four Types of Teeth and Their Functions in Your Mouth

Many people take their teeth for granted. Your teeth help you chew food, which makes it easier to digest. There… Read more The Four Types of Teeth and Their Functions in Your Mouth

Molecule in human saliva has potential for wound healing

A study published online in The FASEB Journal delves into the mystifying fact that wounds in your mouth heal faster… Read more Molecule in human saliva has potential for wound healing