Archive for 2017

Perfectly Imperfect Dental Implants for a Natural-Looking Smile

Dental implants can give you a flawless smile, with uniformly shaped teeth that are perfectly symmetrical and even. The problem is that perfect, pearly-white teeth may look fake or unnatural. Would you rather have a more organically beautiful smile? A perfectly imperfect look is possible with implant dentistry, and this approach is growing in popularity. […]

Could Good Oral Health Prevent Pneumonia?

The link between oral health and pneumonia has been well-documented with scientific evidence. Could keeping your teeth and gums healthy and disease-free be the key to lowering the risk of this serious lung infection? A recent study conducted by the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine says that yes, routine preventive oral health care […]

Do TMJ Disorders Always Require Treatment?

Temporomandibular joint and muscle, or TMJ, disorders are estimated to affect millions across the U.S., according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NICDR). This means that approximately 5 to 12 percent of the population suffers recurrent or chronic facial pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint as a result of this condition. […]