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Air Abrasion Offers a More Pleasant Dental Office Experience than Drills
posted: Nov. 04, 2018.
For years preparing teeth for fillings or other restorations has required the use of a drill. Although quite effective in removing decayed structure and preparing the tooth for bonding, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Try the Conservative Path to Jaw Pain Relief First
posted: Oct. 30, 2018.
If you have chronic jaw pain, you know how difficult eating, speaking or even smiling can be. Many sufferers will do anything to gain relief, even surgery. But before Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
posted: Oct. 25, 2018.
Multi-platinum recording artist Janet Jackson has long been known for her dazzling smile. And yet, Jackson admitted to InStyle Magazine that her trademark smile was once a major source Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How to Keep the Cavity Monster Away this Halloween
posted: Oct. 20, 2018.
Watching your kids dress up in cute, spooky costumes and go out trick-or-treating can be a real thrill. But thinking about the dental damage caused by eating all those Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Implant-Supported Dentures Provide Better Fit and may Stop Bone Loss
posted: Oct. 15, 2018.
Your dentures have served you well over the years. Lately, though, you’ve noticed the fit loosening in the lower denture. It’s not a new problem: you’ve had them refitted Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
What You Should Know About Antibiotic Therapy Before Implant Surgery
posted: Oct. 10, 2018.
Placing a dental implant within the jawbone requires a surgical procedure. For most people it’s a relatively minor affair, but for some with certain health conditions it might be Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
posted: Oct. 05, 2018.
While the sport of golf may not look too dangerous from the sidelines, players know it can sometimes lead to mishaps. There are accidents involving golf carts and clubs, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Do Your Dentures and Mouth a Favor: Take Them Out at Night
posted: Sep. 30, 2018.
People who’ve lost all their teeth have benefitted from a solution that’s been around for generations: removable dentures. These appliances have helped millions of people chew and eat food, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Techniques for Keeping Impacted Canine Teeth from Spoiling Your Smile
posted: Sep. 25, 2018.
Although usually an orderly process, some permanent teeth don't come in as they should. In fact, they may not come in at all and remain hidden in the gum Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Tell Your Dentist if You're Having a Shingles Outbreak
posted: Sep. 20, 2018.
Shingles is a painful viral infection that could potentially recur in sufferers for years. It causes painful skin rashes, general nerve pain, fever and fatigue. In extreme cases, it Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
posted: Sep. 15, 2018.
Sometimes it seems that appearances count for everything—especially in Hollywood. But just recently, Lonnie Chaviz, the 10-year-old actor who plays young Randall on the hit TV show This Is Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
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
