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Have Teeth or Jaw Problems Checked Before Your Next Flight or Dive
posted: Aug. 29, 2020.
Among the “to-do” items on your pre-dive checklist like “Pack wetsuit” or “Fill scuba tanks,” be sure to add one other: “Check my dental health status.” While that may seem Read more -
You Can Have a Straighter Smile - Just Like the Queen of England
posted: Aug. 19, 2020.
The monarchs of the world experience the same health issues as their subjects—but they often tend to be hush-hush about it. Recently, though, the normally reticent Queen Elizabeth II Read more -
Use This Product to Check Your Brushing and Flossing Effectiveness
posted: Aug. 09, 2020.
So…you faithfully brush and floss your teeth every day. Kudos to you! Along with regular dental visits, daily hygiene is the best thing you can do to keep your Read more -
Follow These 4 Tips for More Comfortable Eating With Chronic Jaw Pain
posted: Jul. 30, 2020.
Eating is like breathing: We often do it without much thought. But if you suffer from chronic jaw pain, every bite can get your attention—and not in a good Read more -
Cosmetic Dentistry Services and Treatments Offered
posted: Jul. 21, 2020.
Nothing makes you feel better than a bright, confident smile. It’s also the first thing that other people notice, which makes your smile a valuable asset, both professionally and socially. Read more -
Your Gums and Bone Need to Be Healthy Before Getting Implants
posted: Jul. 20, 2020.
If you've been dealing with a tooth that needs to be removed—or it's already missing—you may be looking to replace it with a dental implant. And it's a great Read more -
What Tara Lipinski Does to Protect One of Her Most Valuable Assets - Her Smile
posted: Jul. 10, 2020.
Tara Lipinski loves to smile. And for good reason: The Olympic-gold medalist has enjoyed a spectacular career in ladies' figure skating. Besides also winning gold in the U.S. Nationals Read more -
Don't let Limited Finances Keep you From Needed Dental Care
posted: Jun. 30, 2020.
Whatever problems you may have with your teeth and gums, there are effective solutions in modern dentistry. But like other aspects of healthcare, dental treatment can be quite costly. Read more -
Disease Detection - Saliva's New Role
posted: Jun. 20, 2020.
For over a century now, health providers have depended on blood and urine samples to diagnose many forms of disease. Very soon, though, we may routinely use a different Read more -
A Little Dairy Can Go a Long Way for Maintaining Healthy Teeth
posted: Jun. 10, 2020.
It's National Dairy Month and time to pay tribute to the aurochs, those shaggy creatures who once roamed the Fertile Crescent until people began domesticating them about 8,000 years Read more -
Miley Cyrus's Little Secret: Straightening Her Smile With Lingual Braces
posted: May 31, 2020.
Miley Cyrus's rise to fame began when she was cast in the Disney series Hannah Montana. She played the title character, Hannah Montana, a famous singing star hiding her Read more -
Teaching Your Children Good Oral Care Habits
posted: May 27, 2020.
Learning good oral hygiene skills will help your children protect their teeth and gums throughout their entire lives. Your Akron, OH, family dentist, Dr. Arthur Benson, offers checkups and dental Read more -
Tooth Pain? Here Are Some Possible Causes
posted: May 21, 2020.
“My tooth hurts…or maybe more than one. Or, it might be my gums.” If you're having trouble describing the pain in your mouth, don't feel bad. Although our body's pain Read more -
Are Lasers the Future for Treating Advanced Tooth Decay?
posted: May 11, 2020.
Advanced tooth decay is a serious dental problem that can threaten an affected tooth's survival. But for decades now dentists have reliably used root canal treatment to better a Read more -
Diabetes Can Make Getting an Implant Difficult, But Not Impossible
posted: May 01, 2020.
Over 26 million Americans have diabetes, a systemic condition that interferes with maintaining safe levels of blood sugar in the bloodstream. Over time, diabetes can begin to interfere with Read more -
Even Celebrities Have Accidents: See What They Do to Restore Their Chipped Teeth
posted: Apr. 21, 2020.
Chipped a tooth? Don't beat yourself up—this type of dental injury is quite common. In fact, you probably have a favorite celebrity who has chipped one or more of Read more