Research & Education Articles

Your smile is an important component of your attractiveness. Bright white teeth are associated with good health and hygiene and help to make great first impressions. Tooth discoloration can undermine […]

Cracked, chipped, and broken teeth are among the most common dental injuries. The hockey player who loses his tooth has probably been there and done that. For the average person, […]

Bad breath happens to us all on occasion. You lead a busy life involving work, school, errands, chores, and so on, and sometimes it seems like there is greater demand […]

Your oral health can affect your total health—body, and mind. In fact, there is a correlation between poor dental health and overall health issues. A missing tooth changes your bite […]

Occasional bad breath is a fact of life, but it can be downright embarrassing. You may be unaware that you even have bad breath until you find yourself in an […]

Receding gums can be quite uncomfortable. Many people do not perform self-examinations and only visit their dentists when something is clearly wrong. It is not unusual for people to first […]

If your gums are red or swollen, often bleed, or are otherwise irritated, there is a strong chance that you may have gingivitis—which is the earliest and most common form […]

Brushing your teeth gets rid of the plaque that can lead to bad breath, gum disease, cavities, and even tooth loss. Did you know it also plays a vital role […]

Dental plaque is the leading cause of tooth decay and gum disease, and consistent oral hygiene is necessary to remove that plaque and disrupt it so that it does not […]

If you have purchased a toothbrush recently, you know exactly how overwhelming that choice can be. There are dozens of options, including different colors, head shapes, handle lengths, and so […]

Sugar is bad for your teeth. Everyone knows it and is warned of it at a young age, but sugar may be overemphasized. It is that emphasis that leads many […]

A toothbrush can easily be a breeding ground for germs because it is often moist and coated with oral bacteria and food particles. Many people keep their toothbrushes in their […]

Dental medicine is more sophisticated than ever. Despite that, dental cavities are still the most common chronic disease among children and adults. The National Institutes of Health recently published a […]

Being pregnant is an exciting time. It is also a time that brings with it some rather big changes to the mother’s body. There is a lot to consider, such […]

The National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project (NHSAP) is a joint effort between the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The NHSAP has been […]

You are what you eat is a proverbial expression that reflects how important diet is to your health. A well-balanced diet can give you energy and help stave off disease, […]