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Some Blood Pressure Medications May Affect Your Oral Health
posted: Mar. 02, 2015.
If you’re taking medication to regulate your blood pressure, you may be familiar with some of the general side effects, like nausea, drowsiness or dizziness. But some blood pressure Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Matthew Lewis's Metamorphosis
posted: Feb. 27, 2015.
Remember Matthew Lewis? You've seen him in all of the Harry Potter movies, where he played the bumbling Neville Longbottom: a pudgy, teenage wizard-in-training whose teeth could best be Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Have Teeth or Jaw Problems Checked Before Your Next Flight or Dive
posted: Feb. 19, 2015.
Among the “to-do” items on your pre-dive checklist like “Pack wetsuit” or “Fill scuba tanks,” be sure to add one other: “Check my dental health status.” While that may seem Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Use a Risk Management Approach for Dental Care Success
posted: Feb. 11, 2015.
As our profession advances, we dental professionals continue to find the biggest factor for successful outcomes is an informed patient. The more you know about your own teeth and Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Herbal Supplements: Do You Have to Tell Your Dentist?
posted: Feb. 03, 2015.
If you’ve come in to our office lately, chances are you’ve been asked to fill out a form or answer a question about what medications — both prescription and Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
John Stamos, Britney Spears, and How to Relax During Dental Treatment
posted: Jan. 26, 2015.
We're always tickled to see dentists represented in popular culture, especially when portrayed by an actor as handsome as John Stamos. On the hit television show Glee, Stamos played Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
The Truth About Thumb Sucking
posted: Jan. 23, 2015.
In times of stress, people have many ways to comfort themselves. For adults, it can be habits such as eating, drinking, or smoking. For children, it is often sucking Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Is Traditional Flossing too Difficult? Consider Water Flossing
posted: Jan. 15, 2015.
A critical part of effective, daily oral hygiene, flossing removes bacterial plaque from between teeth that can’t be accessed with brushing. Unfortunately, it’s often neglected — string flossing requires Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Three Things to Know About Crowns Before Your Restoration
posted: Jan. 07, 2015.
Today’s crowns, the visible part of a tooth replacement system, can effectively mimic the shape and color of natural teeth. But not all crowns are equal — so it’s Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
TV's Nate Berkus Discusses Dental Sealants, Fluoride Treatments and Flossing
posted: Dec. 30, 2014.
Nate Berkus, author, interior designer and host of his own television program, The Nate Berkus Show, is a consummate professional who has always focused on “helping others love the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Why Bear a Chipped Tooth?
posted: Dec. 22, 2014.
Having a chipped tooth certainly can make life more difficult. It not only keeps you from wanting to smile, but it may also make it harder to eat your Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
What in the World is Geographic Tongue?
posted: Dec. 19, 2014.
Picture this: You’re feeling some mild irritation in your mouth, which seems to be coming from the area near your tongue. You go to the mirror, open wide… Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A Smile Makeover Can Help Boost Self-Confidence
posted: Dec. 11, 2014.
Projecting a healthy, radiant smile can help boost self-confidence and lead to increased comfort and success in both personal and career-oriented situations. Yet, many people are unhappy with their Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
posted: Dec. 01, 2014.
A recent episode of “America’s Got Talent” featured an engaging 93-year-old strongman called The Mighty Atom Jr. The mature muscleman’s stunt: moving a full-sized car (laden with his Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Develop a Long-Term Strategy to Prevent Tooth Decay
posted: Nov. 19, 2014.
Tooth decay (dental caries) is one of the world’s most common infectious diseases. Left untreated, it can lead to tooth loss. The best treatment strategy, of course, is to Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The Time Interval to Replant a Knocked Out Tooth Can Affect its Longevity
posted: Nov. 11, 2014.
Contrary to what you might think, a knocked out tooth doesn’t inevitably mean tooth loss. Time is of the essence — the shorter the interval between injury and replanting Read moreCategory: Oral Health
