Research & Education Articles

A toothache is an unfortunate pain that almost everyone will experience at some point in their lives. Even if your oral hygiene is impeccable and you never miss a dentist […]

Xylitol is not a new discovery. In fact, it was discovered by Emil Fischer, a German chemist, in 1891—well over a century ago. However, it was not until the 1960s […]

Many people have it engrained in them since childhood: sugar causes cavities. But the truth is, sugar does not rot your teeth—at least not directly. That does not mean you […]

Losing your baby teeth is perfectly natural. Those deciduous teeth prepare the way and serve as guides for the permanent teeth that should last you a lifetime. Losing an adult […]

Teeth are strong and white, and they need calcium and vitamin D to be healthy. That sounds a lot like bones on the surface, which many people believe them to […]

The American Dental Association recommends that you brush your teeth twice a day for at least two minutes at a time. A new study suggests that advice can actually lower […]

Many people are concerned with how their looks change as they age. People aiming to turn back the clock infuse the cosmetics industry with billions every year. It is not […]

If you are experiencing depression or another mental health issue, then there is a real possibility that your predicament is reflected in your oral health as well. Recent clinical research […]

Periodontitis is an infection of the soft tissues and bone that support your teeth, and it has long been recognized as the most prominent cause of tooth loss in adults. […]

Vitamin D is essential to a wide range of biological processes, and our best source of the vitamin is sun exposure. You also get vitamin D through the foods you […]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that 40 percent of American children have experienced a cavity before entering kindergarten. Modern dental science has made incredible strides. The prevalence […]

When it comes to good oral hygiene, nothing is more important than brushing your teeth twice a day. The toothbrush you choose is an important factor as well. There are […]

Stress not only manifests mental symptoms but physical symptoms too. These issues are often oral, and some of the common stress-related problems people experience with their mouths include: Teeth cracking […]

Awareness about the dangers of tobacco has never been greater. In fact, over the last decade, the percentage of smokers in the U.S. has dropped from 21 percent of adults […]

Saliva is a watery substance that people often take for granted. It can entertain kids, but it is not something many adults spend much time thinking about—unless they are dentists. […]

You have heard the advice many times: brush and floss daily and see your dentist twice a year in order to keep your teeth and gums as healthy as possible. […]