Healthy Living
Root canals: Are they as scary as they seem?
Dr. Poorya Jalali said root canals "get a bad rap," when it's actually a straightforward, almost painless, procedure. Read More
Learning to smile again
For the last 18 years, Aimee Anderson has worked to regain her life. She used drugs for almost two decades, but when she became sober in 2006, she restored her relationship with her children, regained the trust of her family and friends and started cleaning houses in her hometown. Despite these victories, there was still one thing she wanted back – her smile. Read More
TMJ disorders call for conservative care
Opening and closing your mouth is an action taken for granted by most people, but if you suffer from temporomandibular disorders, it can be painful and lead to a myriad of other problems in the head and neck. Read More
Keep your teeth happy this Halloween
Tips to take care of your teeth after trick or treating Read More
Let’s talk toothbrushes
The toothbrush is the most basic tool for maintaining healthy teeth, but many people give their toothbrush little thought. Here are a few tips. Read More
Patients welcome!
Texas A&M College of Dentistry’s predoctoral clinics are active these days. Despite the pandemic, patient care has been available at full capacity since mid-2021. Read More
Say Cheese
We often use the phrase “say cheese” when prompting people to smile for the camera. But cheese is more than a catchy phrase. It really does help your smile—or at least your teeth. Read More
Oral health and the heart
It’s American Heart Month, but keeping a healthy ticker also means minding your mouth. Read More
Allergies can blur diagnosis
Tooth pain or sinus pain? Knowing the difference can be perplexing for both patients and professionals. Read More
Meds and COVID-19
To get an expert opinion on some trending questions, we consulted Dr. Jayne S. Reuben, pharmacologist and instructional associate professor in biomedical sciences. Read More