The teeth are an extremely important and often the most neglected part of our body. Many people do not realize the importance of their teeth until they run into dental problems. In reality, your teeth do not just help you break down your food before ...

Currently, over 3 million Americans have dental implants, and studies show that, on average, dentists fit another 500,000 patients with full or partial implants every year. It's no wonder, given that implants can ensure the 69% of Americans ages 35 t...

Over the next 15 years, about 200 million people will join the ranks of existing edentulous patients, meaning 200 million more people will be missing one or more adult teeth. The reason for declining dental health is fairly straightforward: given inc...

One of the most common dental problems, experienced by one in five Americans, is tooth-grinding, or bruxism. Now, researchers and dentists are developing smart mouthguards that may help you improve your smile. "Equipped with sensors, the mouthguard d...

You may want to sit down. Current dental science confirms something that you may have suspected, but hoped wasn't true: Alcohol is pretty terrible for your teeth. Unfortunately, it is true about all kinds and varieties, too. With 89% of U.S. adults s...

While it is no secret that dentures and tooth replacement options have been around for a while, many people don't know just how long they have been around. In fact, a recent study sheds new light on the subject. British dentists and researc...

In spite of what many of us think, restorative dental care isn't just about aesthetics. Yes, there is much more to a healthy smile than the way it looks -- and getting some work done can improve patients' quality of life in ways that they m...

Just about everyone -- 82.5% of dental patients, in fact -- notices a big difference after some of the best whitening treatments, like professional tooth bleaching. Of course, while it may be optimal to flash a healthy smile (and a dazzling white one...

When it comes to teeth, Brits don't have the best reputation. And the facts back that up to a point. For instance, "Just 3% of people in the UK have had teeth-whitening work, lagging behind the 14% in the US," BBC News reports. Moreover, three out of...

The American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) estimates that there are more than 3 million Americans who currently have dental implants -- and that number is growing by as much as 500,000 per year! And while the technology ensures more Americans h...

When someone is considering cosmetic dentistry, they are typically most concerned with aesthetic or health considerations. Perhaps their teeth aren’t straight, or they’ve yellowed, or they have a poor bite that’s causing joint or muscle pai...

Whether you've always been adamant about taking proper care of your teeth or whether you haven't visited a dental clinic in years out of a fear of the dentist (which is a real phobia that many people have), cosmetic dental work may be exactly what yo...

Choosing to improve your smile with the help of dental implants is definitely one of the best decisions you can make, especially if you’ve been battling dental health problems for a while. This restorative dental care procedure uses the most groundbr...

If you find the right dentist, cosmetic dentistry -- which includes teeth whitening, veneers, bonding, tooth reshaping and crown lengthening -- can drastically improve both the look of your smile and the function of your teeth. The challenge, then, i...

 An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Unfortunately, there is no such rule for dentists.A healthy smile is not hard to achieve at all, as long as you take proper and consistent care of your teeth. Current dental procedures are remarkable in the...

What is cosmetic dentistry? Cosmetic dentistry is the art of enhancing – rather than changing – a person’s appearance through various techniques applied to the teeth and gums. For some people, it’s an option to restore health to decayed or flawed tee...

Having a healthy smile is something nearly all of us want, but maintaining your pearly whites is much harder in practice. First and foremost, you must take care of your teeth everyday for that beautiful, vibrant smile. However, even with proper hygie...

Going to the dentist every year is recommended to maintain a healthy smile. However, sometimes a traditional dentist isn't enough. For procedures such as teeth whitening, dental implants, bonding, veneers, crowns, and bridges, cosmetic dentists are m...

Did you know that every time you smile, you throw a little feel-good party in your brain? Smiling activates neuropeptides that work toward fighting off stress. The release of serotonins and endorphins not only relaxes your body but can lower your hea...

A SMILE IS A GIFT THAT YOU GIVE TO OTHERS. A smile is a gift that you give to others. It connects us to each other in a way that nothing else can. This is a strong theme found in Dr. Koval’s practice, where she has garnered widespread recognition for...