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Periodontal Maintenance Can Help You Avoid Another Episode of Gum Disease
posted: Jan. 17, 2021.
To keep a healthy smile, brushing and flossing your teeth every day should be at the top of your to-do list, along with regular dental visits. Dental visits are usually Read more -
Help Your Dentures and Your Health by Taking Them Out at Night
posted: Jan. 07, 2021.
Dentures have come a long way since George Washington's time. Today, they're more comfortable, more secure and more lifelike than our first president's famous hippopotamus ivory appliance.But one thing hasn't Read more -
Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
posted: Dec. 28, 2020.
For major-league slugger Giancarlo Stanton, 2014 was a record-breaking year. After the baseball season ended, he signed a 13-year, $325 million contract with the Miami Marlins — the biggest deal Read more -
Safety is a Priority When Imaging Children's Teeth with X-Rays
posted: Dec. 18, 2020.
X-ray imaging is a routine part of a child's dental care — and it undeniably makes a difference in preventing and treating dental disease. It's so routine, we can easily Read more -
Despite Some Online Sources, Root Canals Don't Cause Disease
posted: Dec. 08, 2020.
The internet has transformed how we get information. Where you once needed to find an encyclopedia, telephone directory or library, you can now turn to your handy smartphone or tablet Read more -
OTC Pain Relievers Usually Enough to Relieve Post-Procedure Mouth Discomfort
posted: Nov. 28, 2020.
Because the mouth is one of the most sensitive areas of the body, we go to great lengths to eliminate pain and discomfort associated with dental work. Anesthesia, both local Read more -
Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
posted: Nov. 18, 2020.
The long-running hit show Dancing with the Stars has had its share of memorable moments, including a wedding proposal, a wardrobe malfunction, and lots of sharp dance moves. But just Read more -
'Tooth in One Day' Procedures Require Special Attention for Success
posted: Nov. 08, 2020.
You've seen the ads for obtaining a new tooth in one day with a dental implant. Those aren't exaggerated claims — you can leave the dental office the same day Read more -
Be on the Lookout for These Common Bite Problems in Children
posted: Oct. 29, 2020.
Somewhere around age 6, your child’s primary (baby) teeth will begin to give way to their permanent set. If all goes well, you’ll notice all the front teeth erupting in Read more -
Your Child Isn't in Danger from X-Rays Thanks to the ALARA Principle
posted: Oct. 19, 2020.
Your child’s dental care wouldn’t be the same without x-ray imaging. It’s one of our best tools for finding and treating tooth decay.But since x-rays emit radiation, is your child Read more -
As Antetokounmpo Knows, Even an NBA Star Can Be Sidelined by a Toothache
posted: Oct. 09, 2020.
The NBA's reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo may seem unstoppable, but he proved no match for a troubled tooth. Antetokounmpo, the self-proclaimed “Greek Freak,” missed one of the final three 2020 Read more -
3 Things That Could Help You Avoid Another Round With Gum Disease
posted: Sep. 29, 2020.
While periodontal (gum) disease could ruin your dental health, it doesn’t have to. Dentists and periodontists (specialists in gums and other supporting tooth structures) have effective methods for stopping it, Read more -
3 Causes for Implant Failure and What You can do About Them
posted: Sep. 19, 2020.
First introduced in the 1980s, dental implants are a popular and reliable tooth replacement option. Numerous studies show that after ten years 95% are still in place. Much of this Read more -
TMD and Fibromyalgia Could Share Links in Chronic Pain
posted: Sep. 09, 2020.
Chronic pain can turn your life upside down. While there are a number of disorders that fit in this category, two of them—fibromyalgia and temporomandibular disorders (TMD)—can disrupt your quality Read more -
Hugh Jackman Is All Smiles for His New Broadway-Inspired Show
posted: Aug. 30, 2020.
To anyone immersed in the “X-Men Universe” Hugh Jackman will always be Wolverine, a role he played in seven movies. But there’s more to this Australian actor than mutant bone Read more -
Six Ways Saliva Helps Your Mouth and Body Stay Healthy
posted: Aug. 20, 2020.
While it doesn’t garner the star power of blood, saliva is still an important bodily fluid. A true multi-tasker, saliva contributes in many ways to the function and health of Read more