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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 -
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
