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Implant Surgery: A Safe and Routine Procedure
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 27, 2019.
Unlike other tooth replacement options, dental implants require a surgical procedure. But don't let your imagination run wild — the procedure is relatively minor and easy for most people
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Think You Have Sleep Apnea? Find Out for Sure to Get the Right Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 22, 2019.
Fatigue, irritability and family complaints about snoring — all tell-tale signs you may have sleep apnea. There’s more to this condition than being grouchy the next day — the
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Category: Oral Health
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Stop Wearing Your Dentures While You Sleep!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 17, 2019.
Perhaps you’ve heard the old saying: “Take care of your dentures and your dentures will take care of you.” Well, maybe it’s not that old—but it’s still a sensible
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Category: Oral Health
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Bruins' Zdeno Chara Breaks His Jaw During 2019 Stanley Cup
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 12, 2019.
Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara had a rough Stanley Cup final against the St. Louis Blues this past June. Not only did the Bruins ultimately lose the championship, but
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Category: Oral Health
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Do This for Your Dental Health Before, During and After Cancer Treatment
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 07, 2019.
Although cancer treatment has advanced steadily in recent decades, the most used therapies continue to be radiation and chemotherapy to eradicate cancerous cells. And while they often work, both
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Category: Oral Health
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Diabetes Doesn't Have to Stop You From Getting an Implant - if it's Under Control
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 02, 2019.
You would love to replace a troubled tooth with a dental implant. But you have one nagging concern: you also have diabetes. Could that keep you from getting an
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Get the Facts About Popular Artificial Sweeteners
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 27, 2019.
Barley malt, corn syrup, maltodextrin — these and over fifty other label ingredients are all names for refined sugar. Under its various aliases, this sweet carbohydrate is tucked away
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Category: Oral Health
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Pop Star Demi Lovato Pops Out Jay Glazer's Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 22, 2019.
Singer and actor Demi Lovato has a new claim to fame: formidable martial artist. When she is not in the recording studio, on stage or in front of the
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Category: Oral Health
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New Crowns Give Both Durability and Beauty to Problem Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 17, 2019.
Repairing a decayed tooth may be as simple as removing the damaged tooth material and filling the void. Many filling materials can now match the color of a tooth,
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Category: Dental Procedures
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How to Clean Your Oral Appliance
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 12, 2019.
Question: What oral health issue do teenagers who wear orthodontic retainers and older folks who wear dentures have in common?
Answer: Both need to pay particular attention to cleaning their
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Category: Oral Health
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4 Causes for Gum Recession and What We Can Do About It
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 07, 2019.
If you’ve noticed some of your teeth seem to be “longer” than you remembered, it’s not because they’ve grown. Rather, your gums have shrunk back or receded to expose
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Category: Oral Health
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Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 02, 2019.
Sometimes, looking at old pictures can really bring memories back to life. Just ask Stefani Germanotta—the pop diva better known as Lady Gaga. In one scene from the recent
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Make Sure Your Dentist Knows You're Taking Daily Aspirin
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 28, 2019.
Aspirin has been a popular pain reliever and fever reducer for over a century. Its effect on the clotting mechanism of blood, however, has led to its widespread and
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Category: Oral Health
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Avoid Permanent Tooth Alteration with No-Prep Veneers
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 23, 2019.
Porcelain veneers have become a popular way to transform a smile. They're ideal for stained, chipped or slightly misaligned teeth. But although they don't need as much tooth preparation
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Category: Dental Procedures
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We can Build up Lost Bone Before Your Implant
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 18, 2019.
The “magic” behind a dental implant’s durability is the special affinity its imbedded titanium post has with bone. Over time bone grows and attaches to the titanium surface to
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 13, 2019.
The March 27th game started off pretty well for NBA star Kevin Love. His team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, were coming off a 5-game winning streak as they faced the
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Category: Oral Health