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posted: Apr. 28, 2018.
Mayim Bialik has spent a good part of her life in front of TV cameras: first as the child star of the hit comedy series Blossom, and more recently Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
If You're not a Good Candidate for Dental Implants, Consider Bridgework
posted: Apr. 23, 2018.
Not long ago the dental bridge was the alternative treatment of choice to partial dentures for restoring lost teeth. Over the last few decades, however, dental implants have nudged Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Keeping Fluoride to Just the Right Amount Protects Your Family's Smiles
posted: Apr. 18, 2018.
Since the 1950s fluoride has played an important role in the fight against tooth decay as an additive to hygiene products and many public water supplies. But although a Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Why the Ointment You're Using Could be Making Your Facial Rash Worse
posted: Apr. 10, 2018.
The red, scaly rash suddenly appearing on your face doesn’t cause you much physical discomfort, but it’s still embarrassing. And to make matters worse treating it as you would Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
posted: Apr. 02, 2018.
When they’re introducing a new movie, actors often take a moment to pay tribute to the people who helped make it happen — like, you know, their dentists. At Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
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
