Lifestyle

When it comes to your dog’s oral health, prevention is the best medicine: Brushing your dog’s teeth for just a few minutes a day will help your pet live a…

Most Americans are aware of the importance of routine dental cleanings to their own overall health, but for many, it comes as a surprise to learn that the same holds…

A smile is often your first introduction to someone else. Many of us care about the look of our grins because we find smiles so attractive. Our obsession with a…

Mouthguards protect your gums, teeth, tongue, and cheeks. The type of mouthguard that your dentist recommends will recommend which oral issues you are experiencing. You may qualify for a mouthguard…

Christmas is over, but the season of booze remains alive heading into New Year’s Eve. Many imbibers will reach for a glass of red wine as the clock strikes midnight…

Did you know that a healthy smile is foundational to helping us look and feel our best? With all the advancements in modern dentistry, though, the options for achieving a…

From toothpastes to gels, strips, mouth trays and rinses, there is a dizzying array of products that claim to lighten, brighten and whiten your teeth. And with so many options…

The hygienist cannot tell you there’s a cavity. She may have seen the cavity, but telling you would be a breach of protocol. Depending on her bedside manner, she might…

We all have stuff that drives us crazy. For dental professionals, patients are sometimes one of them. Don’t get me wrong. We love you. We entered health care because we…

When people only laugh cautiously or put their hands in front of their mouths, Wolfgang Boer suspects what is behind it: teeth that one would rather hide because they are…