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The Real Truth Behind Ed Helms' Missing Tooth in "The Hangover"
posted: Nov. 29, 2020.
Ed Helms is best known for his role as the self-absorbed, Ivy League sales rep, Andy Bernard, on television's The Office. But to millions of fans he's also Stu, Read more -
Receive Your Crown Same Day With CEREC
posted: Nov. 24, 2020.
CEREC crowns have cut the length of the dental crown process in half. Offered by your dentist in Matthews, NC, Dr. David Feeney, the crowns reduce the time you spend Read more -
That Energy Drink You Take for a Boost Might Be Hurting Your Dental Health
posted: Nov. 19, 2020.
Although energy drinks are but a blip on the historical timeline compared to coffee or tea, they've displaced these traditional stimulants among nearly half of today's adolescents and young Read more -
New Recommendations Make Water Fluoridation Safer Than Ever
posted: Nov. 09, 2020.
For over half a century now, community water systems have been adding fluoride to drinking water to help reduce the risk of tooth decay. Numerous long-term studies have demonstrated Read more -
Smoking Increases Your Risk for Gum Disease
posted: Oct. 30, 2020.
There are important reasons not to smoke, like minimizing your risk for deadly diseases like heart disease or lung cancer. But here's another good reason: Smoking increases your risk Read more -
You Can Have a Straighter Smile - Just Like the Queen of England
posted: Oct. 20, 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 -
Keep Your Implants Clean to Avoid a Damaging Gum Infection
posted: Oct. 10, 2020.
After years battling disease, your troubled tooth reached its useful life's end. It's been extracted, and we've replaced it with a life-like dental implant. So now, as far as Read more -
Wisdom Teeth Bear Close Monitoring for Future Dental Health
posted: Sep. 30, 2020.
One of the major signs that a young person's dental development is nearing completion is the eruption of the last four permanent teeth: the third molars, located rear-most on Read more -
Eliminating an Infant's Lip or Tongue Tie Can Make Breastfeeding Easier
posted: Sep. 20, 2020.
Most babies come into the world ready and able to nourish at their mother's breast—no training required! About one in ten children, though, may have a structural abnormality with Read more -
NHL Iron Man Keith Yandle Suffers Dental Trauma on Ice
posted: Sep. 10, 2020.
Professional Hockey player Keith Yandle is the current NHL “iron man”—that is, he has earned the distinction of playing in the most consecutive games. On November 23, Yandle was Read more -
Don't Forget Brushing and Flossing Even During Summer's Dog Days
posted: Aug. 31, 2020.
"The Dog Days of summer" once referred to the rise of Sirius (the "Dog Star") with the morning sun during the month of August. Today, however, the term has Read more -
Lingual Braces Might be a Better Fit for Your Active Lifestyle
posted: Aug. 21, 2020.
If you've decided to straighten your teeth, you've made a wise choice for both your dental health and your smile. Now you may be facing another decision—which method to Read more -
Keep These Top Factors in Mind When Buying Your Next Toothbrush
posted: Aug. 11, 2020.
Search online for “right tool for the job” and you'll get over a billion results related to everything from baking cakes to repairing cars. It's also just as applicable Read more -
NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
posted: Aug. 01, 2020.
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 Read more -
Stop Plaque Buildup Around Your Implant-Supported Bridge With Flossing
posted: Jul. 22, 2020.
Losing your teeth can be a traumatic experience with serious consequences for your overall health. Fortunately, you have great options for replacing lost teeth that can restore both appearance Read more -
Why Dental Implants Are the Best Permanent Tooth Replacement Option
posted: Jul. 21, 2020.
Dental implants are the best permanent tooth replacement option. In the past, people with missing or broken teeth had to rely on dentures to improve the look and function of Read more