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Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
posted: Sep. 16, 2016.
When you’re among the top players in your field, you need every advantage to help you stay competitive: Not just the best equipment, but anything else that relieves pain Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Bitewing X-rays: Your Questions Answered
posted: Sep. 08, 2016.
Radiographic (x-ray) images are an indispensible diagnostic tool in dentistry. One of the most routine and useful types of x-rays dentists take is the so-called bitewing. Here are some Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Teens Benefit Most from A Temporary Solution to Missing Teeth
posted: Aug. 31, 2016.
While tooth loss can occur at any age, replacing one in a younger patient requires a different approach than for someone older. It’s actually better to hold off on Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How to Deal with that Irritating Mouth Sore you keep Re-Biting
posted: Aug. 23, 2016.
We've all done it — suddenly bit the inside of our mouth while chewing food. All too often our cheek, lip or tongue finds itself in the way of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
posted: Aug. 15, 2016.
Fans of the primetime TV show The Middle were delighted to see that high school senior Sue, played by Eden Sher, finally got her braces off at the start Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Bone Loss Could be the Reason for Your Loose Dentures
posted: Aug. 14, 2016.
When you first received your removable dentures the fit was firm and comfortable. Lately, though, they’ve become loose, making it difficult to eat or speak without slippage. The problem may Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
You can Still have Implants with Diabetes - if you have it under Control
posted: Aug. 06, 2016.
If you're one of the more than 26 million people in the U.S. with diabetes, you know first hand how the disease impacts your life. That includes your dental Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Certain Factors May Raise Your Risk and the Intensity of Gum Disease
posted: Jul. 29, 2016.
Periodontal (gum) disease is mainly caused by bacterial plaque built up on tooth surfaces due to ineffective oral hygiene. For most cases, treatment that includes plaque and calculus (tartar Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics
posted: Jul. 21, 2016.
Magician Michael Grandinetti mystifies and astonishes audiences with his sleight of hand and mastery of illusion. But when he initially steps onto the stage, it’s his smile that grabs Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Diet and Lifestyle Choices Key to Dental Health During College Years
posted: Jul. 13, 2016.
“The Freshman 15” is a popular way of referring to the phenomenon of new college students gaining weight during their freshman year (although the average is less than fifteen Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
That Small Mouth Sore is Likely Nothing - but Still Have it Checked
posted: Jul. 05, 2016.
If you notice a small sore or a change in the appearance of the tissues inside your mouth, don’t panic. It’s likely a common, minor ailment that appears on Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Local Anesthesia Provides a More Pleasant and Thorough Dental Experience
posted: Jun. 27, 2016.
Controlling discomfort during dental work is one of our top priorities. Advances in anesthesia over the last century have made that objective easier to attain, especially for routine procedures. The Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
posted: Jun. 26, 2016.
If we could go back in time, we all probably have a few things we wish we could change. Recently, Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Not all Crowns are Alike - or Cost the Same
posted: Jun. 18, 2016.
All crowns are designed to restore functionality to a damaged tooth. But crowns can differ from one another in their appearance, in the material they’re made from, and how Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Dental Offices Hold to the Highest Standards to Protect Patients from Infection
posted: Jun. 10, 2016.
Our bodies wage a continuous war against enemies too small to be seen with the naked eye. If we’re healthy, our immune system will stop the vast majority of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Create a Strategy to Deal with Dental Problems to Avoid Future Expenses
posted: Jun. 02, 2016.
If you have limited financial resources, learning what it will cost to restore your teeth and gums to good health could be a shock. Dental care can be expensive, Read moreCategory: Oral Health
