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What Dental Device Does TV Host Vanna White Keep on her Nightstand?
posted: Jan. 28, 2014.
Here's an interesting tidbit of information on Wheel of Fortune host Vanna White: like many people, she grinds her teeth at night. In a detailed interview with Dear Doctor Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Root Canal Treatment: A First-Timer's Guide
posted: Jan. 24, 2014.
It’s often said that thereâ??s a first time for everything: Driving a car by yourself; getting your first “real” job; even… having a root canal? Now don’t get us wrong Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Signs and Symptoms of Oral Cancer
posted: Jan. 16, 2014.
No one wants to hear the word “cancer.” But thanks to advances in detection and treatment, the disease increasingly can be stopped in its earliest stages when it's most Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Understanding Tooth Sensitivity
posted: Jan. 08, 2014.
Tooth sensitivity is an all too common problem among dental patients. If eating certain foods or simply touching a tooth causes you pain, you should know why this may Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Braces Are No Hurdle for Olympic Track Star
posted: Dec. 31, 2013.
Lashinda Demus holds the U.S record in the 400 meter hurdles, with a time of 52.47 seconds, the third fastest ever recorded. While her twin 5-year-old boys cheered Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Implant Overdentures: a Marriage of Options for Lower Jaw Tooth Replacement
posted: Dec. 23, 2013.
For well over a century, removable dentures have been the main treatment option for patients suffering from severe or total edentulism (loss of teeth). In recent years, however, the Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Preserve Your Teeth as They Age and Avoid Excessive Wear
posted: Dec. 20, 2013.
As life spans have increased over the last century so has the importance of maintaining good oral health. Teeth are such a critical component in good nutrition and disease Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
New Permanent Teeth - Faster Than Ever!
posted: Dec. 12, 2013.
If you have lost your natural teeth, you may already have heard that dental implants are the best option for tooth replacement. Unlike removable dentures or bridgework, implants actually Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Did You Know? Major League Baseball Players Have New Restrictions on Chewing Tobacco
posted: Dec. 04, 2013.
Chewing tobacco is a known cause of oral cancer, yet many a Major League Baseball player has been seen walking onto the field with a round tin visibly poking Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Cancer Treatment and Oral Health: What You Should Know
posted: Nov. 26, 2013.
Statistically speaking, Americans can expect to enjoy a longer life today than at any time in the past. A recent U.S. government interagency study indicated that our oldest citizens Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Preventing Tooth Decay in Children
posted: Nov. 18, 2013.
If you think cavities are an inevitable part of childhood, think again; tooth decay, which is actually an infectious disease caused by bacteria, is completely preventable. This is a Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Teeth Whitening Tips for Teens
posted: Nov. 15, 2013.
Once an exclusive procedure reserved for movie stars and millionaires, teeth whitening has become increasingly popular among all sectors of the population — including teens. While long-standing research has Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Jane Fonda Chooses New Teeth Over a New Car!
posted: Nov. 06, 2013.
Not long ago, Jane Fonda gave a British interviewer a clue as to how she manages to look so young at her advanced age. During the 2011 Cannes Film Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Dental Implant Maintenance: 5 Facts You Should Know
posted: Oct. 29, 2013.
If you've recently had a dental implant placed, congratulations! You have made a good investment in your smile that should last for a lifetime — if you take proper Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
New Cone Beam Scanning Surpasses Standard X-Rays for Accuracy and Detail
posted: Oct. 21, 2013.
From its development and first use over a century ago, radiography — the use of x-rays to view internal images in the body — has revolutionized how dentists diagnose Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Treating Painful Tooth Sensitivity Begins With Finding its Source
posted: Oct. 18, 2013.
If you wince while eating certain foods and beverages, you're not alone — one in three Americans suffer from the pain of tooth sensitivity. Fortunately, there are ways to Read moreCategory: Oral Health
