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Implant-Supported Dentures Could Help You Avoid Bone Loss
posted: Apr. 01, 2018.
Not long ago, the most affordable option for total tooth loss was a removable denture. Dentures, prosthetic (false) teeth set in gum-colored acrylic plastic bases, can effectively restore function Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
FAQs: Keeping Your Mouth Healthy After Gum Disease Treatment
posted: Mar. 24, 2018.
Surgical treatment for periodontal (gum) disease can go a long way toward restoring your mouth to good health; however, it does not change your susceptibility to the disease. That’s Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Why the Bottled Variety Might not be Your Best Choice for Clean Drinking Water
posted: Mar. 16, 2018.
In recent decades civilization's millennia-long search for clean, safe drinking water has become much easier with modern purification methods. Today, there are few places in the United States without Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
(Don't) Break It Like Beckham
posted: Mar. 08, 2018.
During his former career as a professional footballer (that's a soccer star to U.S. sports fans) David Beckham was known for his skill at “bending” a soccer ball. His Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
We can Fix a Smile Marred by Absent Front Teeth
posted: Feb. 28, 2018.
Most children's permanent teeth erupt on a fairly predictable schedule. Sometimes, though, one or more teeth might not develop as they should — or at all. These absent teeth pose Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Cracked Mouth Corners can be Irritating - Here's How to Treat Them
posted: Feb. 20, 2018.
As dentists, we often see other mouth problems besides those with teeth and gums. One of the most common is cracking around the corners of the mouth. Although usually Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Use These Techniques to Enjoy Healthy Foods Even with a Jaw Joint Disorder
posted: Feb. 12, 2018.
We don’t often think about it, but eating is a multi-staged process. It starts, of course, with food that’s hopefully high in nutritional value. But you also need coordinated Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Julianne Hough Shares a Video - and a Song - After Wisdom Teeth Come Out
posted: Feb. 11, 2018.
Once upon a time, celebrities tried hard to maintain the appearance of red-carpet glamour at all times. That meant keeping the more mundane aspects of their lives out of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Not Enough Bone Support for an Implant? Here's a Way to Rebuild It
posted: Feb. 03, 2018.
Due to financial circumstances, people often have a lost tooth restored with a removable partial denture, an effective appliance that restores function and a degree of aesthetic appearance. Later, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
3 Causes for Implant Failure and What You can do About Them
posted: Jan. 26, 2018.
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 Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Your Health Could Affect the Longevity of a Dental Implant
posted: Jan. 18, 2018.
There’s a lot to like about dental implants for replacing missing teeth. Not only are they life-like, but because they replace the root they also function much like a Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
posted: Jan. 10, 2018.
How many actresses have portrayed a neuroscientist on a wildly successful TV comedy while actually holding an advanced degree in neuroscience? As far as we know, exactly one: Mayim Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Encourage Your College-Bound Child to Practice Good Oral Health Habits
posted: Jan. 02, 2018.
It's a big transition when your child enters college — for both of you. You may find “cutting the apron strings” a little rocky at times. But like most parents, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dental Implants Could be Your Best Option to Replace Lost Teeth
posted: Dec. 25, 2017.
An estimated 35 million people in the United States are missing all of their teeth on at least one jaw. Your situation may not be as serious — perhaps Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Cemented or Screwed: Which Implant Crown Attachment is Best for You?
posted: Dec. 24, 2017.
In the realm of restorative dentistry, dental implants are king. A dental implant can replace a tooth with a permanent, life-like restoration with a solid reputation for durability. Implants are Read more -
Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
posted: Dec. 16, 2017.
Cavities can happen even before a baby has his first piece of candy. This was the difficult lesson actor David Ramsey of the TV shows Arrow and Dexter learned Read moreCategory: Oral Health
