Manual Toothbrush Manual toothbrushes are the classic, handheld toothbrush that you use twice daily. A manual toothbrush will have the following: 1″ head length .5″ head width Wide handle for better grip An American Dental Association (ADA) Seal of Approval will guarantee that your toothbrush has strong, clean bristles that will not fall out. Also, […]

Most people who care about their dental health know to brush and floss regularly and see the dentist. But oral hygiene goes deeper than a good brushing regimen. Learn about nutrition and dental supplements that will please your dentist, brighten your smile, and save your breath. Tricks to Cleaning Your Mouth Get Plenty of Calcium […]

A complete or full mouth reconstruction is a sizable procedure that encompasses rebuilding the teeth that are in both your upper and lower jaws.

If you are one of those who avoid going to the dentist out of fear, sedation dentistry might be the answer you’re looking for. It helps patients go through the entire dental procedure with comparatively minimal pain, making the procedure a more pleasant experience. Going to the dentist is not something that everyone loves to do; […]

At Wednesday’s general session, AACD Accredited Fellow and celebrity dentist Dr. Bill Dorfman announced the launch of “The Smile Story Contest,” which will give up to five lucky individuals the opportunity to receive life-changing smile makeovers from AACD Member Dentists and Laboratory Technicians in exchange for sharing their smile stories. Contestants submit their smile stories […]

A large majority of adults don’t look forward to visiting their dentist. In fact, 12 percent of adults in the U.S. have dental anxiety. While it is true that going to the dentist isn’t exactly a top priority on everyone’s to-do list, it really isn’t as bad as some people make it seem. Modern medications […]

As the summer approaches, we find ourselves enjoying a number of seasonal summer foods and drinks, whether it be a fruity drink by the pool, or enjoying a backyard barbecue with family and friends. While summertime favorites like these all taste great, some can do more harm than good for your oral health. Worst Summer […]

You might think a broken arm is more common than an injury involving teeth, basketball net and an ill-fated dunk. And you’re probably right. But the latter is more common than you’d think. In fact, after a dental newsletter published an article on a particular instance of this injury, over forty fellow dentists wrote in […]

A new study published in the March issue of the Annals of Thoracic Surgery has revealed that the risks involved with cardiac surgery can be increased by the removal of an infected tooth prior the surgery. Often infected teeth are removed prior cardiac surgery to decrease the risk of infection spreading during surgery or endocarditis, […]

When walking through the toothbrush aisle at the store, one can often feel overwhelmed. Most of the time there is an entire row of toothbrushes ranging from different styles ranging from manual to electric and brushes with different bristle texture and hardness. So which do you choose? Almost every toothbrush advertisement states that ⅘ dentists […]