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Diabetes Doesn't Have to Stop You From Getting an Implant - if it's Under Control
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 Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Get the Facts About Popular Artificial Sweeteners
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 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Pop Star Demi Lovato Pops Out Jay Glazer's Tooth
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 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
New Crowns Give Both Durability and Beauty to Problem Teeth
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, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How to Clean Your Oral Appliance
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 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Causes for Gum Recession and What We Can Do About It
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 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
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 Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Make Sure Your Dentist Knows You're Taking Daily Aspirin
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 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Avoid Permanent Tooth Alteration with No-Prep Veneers
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 Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
We can Build up Lost Bone Before Your Implant
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 Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
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 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Removable Dentures Remain a Viable Option for People with Total Tooth Loss
posted: May 08, 2019.
Although highly preventable, total tooth loss continues to affect millions of people worldwide, harming their nutrition, health and social standing. In the United States alone, a quarter of adults Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Keep a Lookout for These Soft Tissue Conditions in the Mouth
posted: May 03, 2019.
There's more to your dental visit than preventing or treating teeth or gum problems. We're also on the lookout for a number of potential soft tissue problems that could Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How we Treat your Jaw Pain Depends on the Cause
posted: Apr. 28, 2019.
Chronic jaw pain can make eating, speaking or even smiling difficult. What's more, finding the right treatment approach can be just as difficult. This is because TMD (Temporomandibular Disorder: named Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus Got Their Stellar Smiles
posted: Apr. 23, 2019.
The 2019 Grammy Awards was a star-studded night packed with memorable performances. One standout came from the young Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, who sang a powerful duet of his Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Your 'Toothache' Might not be Caused by a Tooth
posted: Apr. 18, 2019.
A toothache means a tooth has a problem, right? Most of the time, yes: the pain comes from a decayed or fractured tooth, or possibly a gum infection causing Read moreCategory: Oral Health
