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New Antiviral Drugs can Help you Break the Cold Sore Outbreak Cycle
posted: Apr. 22, 2016.
While it’s common for most of us to get an occasional cold sore, you may suffer from regular breakouts. If so, you know firsthand how uncomfortable and embarrassing they Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A Healthy Diet Could Lower Your Risk of Oral Cancer
posted: Apr. 14, 2016.
Good nutrition is vital for maintaining health and preventing disease, especially for your mouth. A diet rich in whole foods — fresh fruits and vegetables, protein and dairy products Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A Team Approach to Implants Helps Ensure a Satisfying New Smile
posted: Apr. 06, 2016.
Dental implants are among the most popular tooth replacements with their high success rate, durability and life-like beauty. But obtaining them is a process that requires commitment, planning, and Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Spice Up Your Teeth
posted: Mar. 29, 2016.
As a member of the best-selling pop group Spice Girls, Mel C (AKA Sporty Spice) enjoyed her share of musical superstardom. At the band’s peak in the Nineties, the Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Gluten Sensitivity can Lead to Dental Problems
posted: Mar. 21, 2016.
There’s been a growing awareness about the effects of gluten, a protein found in grains like wheat, rye and sometimes oats, on certain people. An estimated 1 in 133 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Erosion and Other Problems may be Signs of Bulimia
posted: Mar. 20, 2016.
The mouth isn’t an island unto itself — problems there may be indicative of deeper physical or emotional issues. Â The condition of a family member’s teeth and gums, for Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Veneers an Affordable, Low Impact Way to Achieve a More Attractive Smile
posted: Mar. 12, 2016.
There are a lot of ways to improve the appearance of your teeth. Some methods can be quite involved like crowns or bridgework, which require extensive alteration of teeth Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth
posted: Mar. 04, 2016.
Want to know the exact wrong way to pry open a stubborn lid? Just ask Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC-TV’s popular “Tonight Show.” When the 40-year-old funnyman had trouble Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Life-like Dental Porcelain Helps Restore Smiles Marred by Unattractive Teeth
posted: Feb. 25, 2016.
With its life-like color and texture, dental porcelain can restore a smile marred by decayed or damaged teeth. This durable ceramic material not only matches the varieties of individual Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Oral Sedation Helps Reduce Anxiety During Dental Treatment
posted: Feb. 17, 2016.
Eliminating pain and discomfort is one of our major objectives during dental treatment. To that end, our profession has developed a number of anesthetic drugs and deliveries that ensures Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Timing is Everything When Replacing a Teenager's Missing Tooth
posted: Feb. 09, 2016.
There are good reasons, for both health and appearance, to replace a missing tooth with a dental implant or similar restoration as soon as is practical. The bone around Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
posted: Feb. 01, 2016.
Via a recent Instagram post, pop diva Ariana Grande became the latest young celebrity to publicly acknowledge a dental milestone: having her wisdom teeth removed. The singer of hits Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Improve Your Brushing and Flossing Habit with These Tips
posted: Jan. 31, 2016.
The most important thing you can do for good oral health is brush and floss your teeth daily. But we’re not born knowing how to do either — they’re Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Saliva Performs Many Functions for Both Oral and General Health
posted: Jan. 23, 2016.
While oral hygiene, a nutritious diet and regular dental visits are all crucial to long-term oral health, these efforts complement what your body already does to keep your mouth Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Replacing a Knocked-Out Tooth Quickly Increases its Survival Chances
posted: Jan. 15, 2016.
Mouth injuries in children and teens are more common than you might think: about one out of three boys and one out of four girls will have experienced an Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dental Magic Transforms Smiles
posted: Jan. 07, 2016.
Magician Michel Grandinetti can levitate a 500-pound motorcycle, melt into a 7-foot-tall wall of solid steel, and make borrowed rings vanish and reappear baked inside bread. Yet the master Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures
