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A New School Year, A New Beginning
posted: Sep. 10, 2018.
Like a second New Year’s Day, the month of September offers its own chance to make a brand new start: It’s back-to-school season! This can be an exhilarating time—a Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your New Implants Need Proper Hygiene Just as Much as your Other Teeth
posted: Sep. 05, 2018.
So, you’ve just acquired an attractive restoration with dental implants. You may be thinking at least with these teeth you won’t have to worry about dental disease. Think again. While Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
A Clear Diagnosis of Jaw Pain is Needed to Determine the Right Treatment
posted: Aug. 31, 2018.
A blow to the face can result in a variety of injuries to your jaws and the temporomandibular joints (TMJs) that join the lower jaw to the skull. Only Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
posted: Aug. 26, 2018.
When die-hard music fans hear that their favorite performer is canceling a gig, it’s a big disappointment—especially if the excuse seems less than earth-shaking. Recently, British pop sensation Dua Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Setting the Record Straight on Root Canal Treatments
posted: Aug. 21, 2018.
If there was an “Unsung Hero” award for dental procedures, the root canal treatment would win hands-down. Much aligned in popular culture, today’s root canal treatment is actually a Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
A Mouthguard for NBA Star Isaiah Thomas
posted: Aug. 16, 2018.
Even after losing a tooth in an on-court collision with an opposing player, Isaiah Thomas didn’t slow down. The Boston Celtics point guard completed the play…and the rest of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Factors Besides Oral Hygiene that Influence Your Risk for Tooth Decay
posted: Aug. 11, 2018.
Tooth decay is one of the world's most prevalent diseases — and one of the most preventable. We've known the primary prevention recipe for decades: brushing and flossing daily, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
posted: Aug. 06, 2018.
At the first-ever Players Weekend in August 2017, Major League Baseball players wore jerseys with their nicknames on the back. One player — Cleveland Indians shortstop, Francisco Lindor — Read more -
Could a Metal Allergy Keep You From Getting a Dental Implant?
posted: Aug. 01, 2018.
The dental implant is the closest thing in modern dentistry to a natural tooth. This is because an implant replaces more than the visible crown — it also replaces Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
4 Dental Care Areas to Keep in Mind for the Senior Adult in Your Life
posted: Jul. 27, 2018.
Like many people, you might be caring for an elderly parent or family member. That care should include a focus on their teeth and gums — a healthy mouth Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Think Water First for Summer Thirst
posted: Jul. 22, 2018.
It’s easy to work up a thirst in the summer. You might be shooting hoops in the park, riding on a trail or playing volleyball on the beach. No Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
posted: Jul. 17, 2018.
Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Teens with Missing Teeth may need a Temporary Fix Until They're Older
posted: Jul. 12, 2018.
Dental implants are widely considered by both dentists and patients as the premier choice for replacing missing teeth. Unfortunately, implants aren’t the appropriate choice for teenagers with missing teeth. That’s Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Though not Always Seen, it's Still Important to Replace a Missing Back Tooth
posted: Jul. 07, 2018.
Your front teeth are the stars of your smile — so it makes perfect sense to replace them if they’re missing. But is it really necessary to replace a Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Need an Effective but Affordable Tooth Replacement? Look at a Flexible RPD
posted: Jul. 02, 2018.
People with missing teeth have more replacement options than ever before, including the ever popular but often more expensive dental implant. But there has also been an expansion of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
posted: Jun. 27, 2018.
Fans of the legendary rock band Steely Dan received some sad news a few months ago: Co-founder Walter Becker died unexpectedly at the age of 67. The cause of Read moreCategory: Oral Health
