Sometimes a smile is described as being able to light up a dark night sky. But does your smile have you wanting to run and hide instead? The idea of removable dentures can be off-putting to some people. Fortunately, some alternatives will permanently fix your smile and functionality. What are Dental Implants? Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that are ...

Babies are more than cuteness and slobber. A lot is happening in that small body to help the baby to grow up healthy and strong. Developmental milestones for babies and children are very important. It’s okay if they hit a milestone a bit early or late, or even skip one or two, as long as they meet the major developmental ...

Most people are familiar with toothaches,and whenever this happens, the simplest and often the fastest solution is to call your dentist and make an appointment. But what happens when it’s not your teeth that ache but your gums? Although this isn’t the most talked about oral issue, aching gums are quite common and just like aching teeth, have some minor ...

Wisdom teeth are those annoying teeth at the very back of your mouth. They are often called third molars and are one of the last group of teeth to emerge. The fact that they are at the end of the mouth means that they can emerge at weird angles or not at all. We call teeth like that an impacted ...

If you have recently been to the orthodontist, then you have probably discussed teeth shaving. You probably are wondering what teeth shaving is and if it is beneficial to you. First, teeth shaving doesn’t involve shaving hair off your teeth. Teeth shaving is used by orthodontists to help straighten your teeth. This article will cover everything you need to know ...

There are a lot of different ways that you can whiten your teeth. Some options include whitening strips, whitening toothpaste, and visiting your local dentist for a tooth whitening session. The following list will cover the best options for teeth whitening. Whitening Toothpaste Whitening toothpaste is probably one of the most popular options for whitening your teeth. It’s easy because ...

World Smile Day began in 1999 and is celebrated on the first Friday of October of every year. Worcester, Harvey Ball’s hometown, has a big celebration with a hot air balloon and the world’s largest human smiley face. Also, for those that don’t know, Harvey Ball is the man that invented the yellow smiley face that we see on just ...

Your appearance is one of the first things that is noticed about you when you are meeting someone, and one of the most important aspects of your appearance is having a beautiful smile. In today’s image-conscious world, it is imperative that one has a straighter, brighter smile. And even though we don’t always like to admit it, the way we ...

At least once in your life, odds are someone has turned back, looked at you and asked you to cheer up and smile. Now what could vary is each person’s reaction to that statement. Some people end up smiling while most people just turn their scowl up even further. This is because the last thing people want to hear when ...

For many parents, walking over to your child’s bed in the middle of the night to watch as they sleep is something of joy. As you take in the sounds of them breathing in and out gently in the night the last thing you want to hear is a screeching, gritting noise. But alas, that is the story for many ...