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Consider Your Options When Financing Major Dental Procedures
posted: Jul. 15, 2014.
Dentistry can accomplish some amazing smile transformations. But these advanced techniques and materials all come with a price. Additionally, your dental insurance plan may be of limited use: some Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How Cosmetic Dentistry Saved Jerry Rice's Smile
posted: Jun. 25, 2014.
As a Pro Football Hall of Famer and first runner up on the hit television show Dancing with the Stars, Jerry Rice has a face and smile that truly Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Get a Whiter, Brighter Smile
posted: Jun. 17, 2014.
If your teeth are not as bright as they used to be, or as white as you'd like them to be, then whitening or bleaching them may be the Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Having a Tooth Removed is a 'No-Anxiety' Affair
posted: Jun. 09, 2014.
Many people view a tooth extraction (removal) as a major ordeal; but from a dentist’s standpoint it’s a routine procedure. That’s not to say, though, that all extractions are Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Overcoming Dental Care Obstacles in Children With Chronic Diseases
posted: Jun. 06, 2014.
All children encounter sickness as they grow; thankfully most of these conditions are relatively mild and fade away in short order. But some children endure more serious, longer lasting Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Actress Florence Henderson Shares Her Secrets for Keeping Your Natural Teeth as You Age
posted: May 29, 2014.
Florence Henderson is a multi-talented actress most recognized for her role as Carol Brady on The Brady Brunch, one of the longest-running situational comedies. In fact, this role earned Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Mini-Implants: Five Things You Should Know
posted: May 21, 2014.
Dental implants are now the gold standard for tooth replacement. Why? Because not only do they offer the longest-lasting method of restoring missing teeth, but they also help mitigate Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Frequently Asked Questions About Porcelain Veneers
posted: May 13, 2014.
Q: What exactly are porcelain veneers? A: The term “veneer” usually means a very thin covering that’s designed to improve the way a surface looks. The porcelain veneers we Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Dental Metals Pose a Low Risk of Allergy Among Most People
posted: May 05, 2014.
In modern times, metals have played an important role in tooth preservation and restoration. From the dental amalgam used for a century and a half to fill cavities to Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
"Tooth Fairy" Brady Reiter Works Her Magic for Children's Oral Health Charity
posted: May 02, 2014.
Did you know that severe tooth decay is America's #1 chronic childhood disease? Actress Brady Reiter didn't know either — until she became the star of the movie Tooth Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Advanced Periodontal Disease Requires an Aggressive Treatment Strategy
posted: Apr. 24, 2014.
Periodontics is a branch of dentistry that specializes in the supporting structures around the teeth, including the gums and bone, as well as the ligaments that join these structures Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Take the Scream Out of Ice Cream
posted: Apr. 09, 2014.
“We all scream for ice cream,” the saying goes. But what if eating ice cream — or any very cold or hot food — literally makes you want to Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Tooth Pain During Pressure Changes Could Be Warning of a Bigger Problem
posted: Apr. 01, 2014.
People who fly or scuba dive know firsthand how changes in atmospheric pressure can affect the body: as minor as a popping in the ears, or as life-threatening as Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Are mouthguards important? Just ask Fitness Expert Jillian Michaels
posted: Mar. 24, 2014.
Protecting one's smile is important at any age. This is especially true for people who participate in contact sports or other activities where a trauma to the mouth can Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Minor Procedure Can Help Keep the Space Between Teeth Closed
posted: Mar. 21, 2014.
You have a beautiful smile, but with one noticeable flaw — there's a small gap between your two front teeth. It's a common occurrence that can be corrected with Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Dental Amalgam Fillings Remain a Safe and Reliable Tooth Restoration Option
posted: Mar. 12, 2014.
Metal amalgam fillings for dental caries have been used since the mid 19th Century. Although newer, “natural color” filling materials have become available, amalgam remains a standard choice among Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures
