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A Bonded Retainer - Another Option for Keeping Your New, Straight Smile
posted: Jun. 12, 2021.
For some, the excitement over their braces coming off gets dampened a bit with the prospect of now having to wear a retainer. But it has to be—newly realigned teeth Read more -
How Not to Let a Dental Injury Ruin Your Summer Vacation
posted: Jun. 02, 2021.
After a year of lockdowns and other COVID-19 restrictions, people are itching this summer to get back out into the great outdoors. The good news is that quite a number Read more -
NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
posted: May 23, 2021.
Basketball isn't a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While scrambling Read more -
Simplify Your Toothpaste Purchase by Looking for These Ingredients
posted: May 13, 2021.
The American marketplace usually offers us plenty of buying choices — sometimes it seems too many. A case in point: the toothpaste aisle at your local supermarket.It can be a Read more -
What We Can Learn From Those With Chronic Jaw Pain and Discomfort
posted: May 03, 2021.
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is an umbrella term for a number of chronic jaw problems. These conditions cause recurring pain for 10 to 30 million Americans, especially women of childbearing Read more -
No- or Minimal-Prep Veneers Reduce Permanent Alterations to Your Teeth
posted: Apr. 23, 2021.
Porcelain veneers are positive proof that unattractive teeth don't always require an intensive restoration to regain their beauty. These thin layers of translucent porcelain — custom-designed and color-matched to blend Read more -
What You Can Learn From Mayim Bialik About Children's Dental Care
posted: Apr. 13, 2021.
After nine seasons as neurobiologist Amy Farrah Fowler on the hit comedy The Big Bang Theory, Mayim Bialik is back to the “career” she had before the series: stay-at-home mom. Read more -
3 Things You Should Do to Overcome Oral Cancer
posted: Apr. 03, 2021.
Rock guitarist Eddie Van Halen died last fall after a long battle with oral cancer, another in a long line of performers, athletes, politicians and other well-known personalities with this Read more -
Treating Gum Disease is Good for Your Whole Body, Not Just Your Mouth
posted: Mar. 24, 2021.
Periodontal (gum) disease can do unpleasant things to your mouth, including losing teeth. Its effects, though, may not be isolated to the oral cavity: Gum disease could make other diseases Read more -
Regular Screenings Could Help With Early Oral Cancer Detection
posted: Mar. 14, 2021.
Your regular dental checkups should periodically include an important screening for oral cancer, especially as you grow older. Although oral cancers make up less than 3% of all other types, Read more -
The Importance Of Preventive Care Visits
posted: Mar. 04, 2021.
Dr. Gurvinder Bhatti of Infinity Dental recommends biannual cleaning appointments to stay on top of your oral health. Read about preventative care and visit your Kernersville, NC, dentist twice a Read more -
How George Clooney Made Over His Smile and How You Can Too
posted: Mar. 04, 2021.
Since his breakout role as Dr. Doug Ross in the 90's TV drama ER, George Clooney has enjoyed a blockbuster career as an award-winning actor, director and producer. He's still Read more -
Answers to Common Questions About Root Canal Treatments
posted: Feb. 22, 2021.
A root canal treatment is a commonly known but often misunderstood procedure. Contrary to popular belief, these treatments aren't painful — in fact, they often stop a toothache. More importantly, Read more -
4 Serious Health Conditions That Gum Disease Might Make Worse
posted: Feb. 12, 2021.
A disease happening in one part of your body doesn’t necessarily stay there. Even a localized infection could eventually affect your general health. Periodontal (gum) disease, a bacterial infection that Read more -
Good Oral Health Starts Early
posted: Feb. 02, 2021.
February is Children's Dental Health Month—the perfect time to talk about the oral health of the little ones in your family. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, one Read more -
Listen to Ellen DeGeneres: Don't Think You Can Get Away Without Flossing!
posted: Jan. 23, 2021.
This year's Carol Burnett Award, presented at the Golden Globes, goes to Ellen DeGeneres for her “outstanding contributions to the television medium on or off the screen.” This is the Read more