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Beyond Their Marketing Claims, Most Toothpastes are Surprisingly Similar
posted: Dec. 08, 2017.
In your search for the right toothpaste, you’re inundated with dozens of choices, each promising whiter teeth, fresher breath or fewer cavities. Cutting through the various marketing claims, though, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Why Dental Visits are a Smart Idea - Even on a Limited Budget
posted: Nov. 30, 2017.
Facing extensive dental treatment can be stressful—and even more so when you realize what it will cost. It’s a hard fact of life, but some dental work can be Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Why You Shouldn't Worry About the Mercury in Your Silver Fillings
posted: Nov. 22, 2017.
Over the last century and a half millions of people have had a tooth cavity filled with “silver” amalgam. Perhaps you’re one of them. The use of this effective Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
posted: Nov. 14, 2017.
Some people are lucky — they never seem to have a mishap, dental or otherwise. But for the rest of us, accidents just happen sometimes. Take actor Jamie Foxx, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Know the Kind of Smile You Want Before Cosmetic Dental Treatment
posted: Nov. 06, 2017.
Before we discuss cosmetic options for transforming your smile, and before any preparations for treatment, there’s one question that needs to be answered: What do you want to be Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
That Painful, Irritating Feeling Could be Burning Mouth Syndrome
posted: Nov. 05, 2017.
For some time now you've noticed a painful, burning sensation in your mouth for no apparent reason. It doesn't matter what you eat or drink — or whether you Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Choosing a Screw or Cement to Attach an Implant Crown
posted: Oct. 28, 2017.
If you've lost a tooth, you have a number of options for replacing it. Perhaps the best choice in terms of lifelikeness and durability is a dental implant. All implants Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
posted: Oct. 20, 2017.
Is a chipped tooth big news? It is if you’re Justin Bieber. When the pop singer recently posted a picture from the dental office to his instagram account, it Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Why Your Teeth Hurt Will Determine How We Treat Them
posted: Oct. 12, 2017.
Your teeth and gums have a highly sensitive network of nerves. But while it can signal even the most subtle discomfort we may not be able to identify the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Regular Cleanings Benefit Both Your Dental Health and Your Smile
posted: Sep. 27, 2017.
Dental cleanings are an important part of regular dental office visits. Performed by a dental hygienist or dentist, cleanings serve two purposes: to remove bacterial plaque and calculus (hardened Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Besides Your Health, Shingles Could Affect Your Dental Care
posted: Sep. 19, 2017.
If you had chicken pox as a child, you're at higher risk for a painful viral infection later in life called shingles. Besides a painful skin rash and other Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
posted: Sep. 11, 2017.
Everyone loves a concert where there's plenty of audience participation… until it starts to get out of hand. Recently, the platinum-selling band Fifth Harmony was playing to a packed house Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Choose a Mouthrinse Carefully if you want to Enhance your Dental Health
posted: Sep. 10, 2017.
Many people use a mouthrinse as part of their daily oral hygiene. If you’d also like to include a mouthrinse in your regimen, the kind you choose will depend Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Take Proactive Steps to Protect Your Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
posted: Sep. 02, 2017.
Cancer treatment can consume all of your focus to the exclusion of other health issues. But these other issues still need attention, especially how treating cancer could affect other Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Regular Flossing not Your Thing? Try an Oral Irrigator
posted: Aug. 25, 2017.
One of the keys to a healthy mouth is daily oral hygiene. These tasks have one objective: remove plaque, a thin film of bacteria and leftover food particles, from Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
posted: Aug. 17, 2017.
Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That's why we're so pleased to see some NFL QB's setting great examples Read moreCategory: Oral Health
