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A Bonded Retainer - Another Option for Keeping Your New, Straight Smile
posted: May 24, 2022.
For some, the excitement over their braces coming off gets dampened a bit with the prospect of now having to wear a retainer. But it has to be—newly realigned teeth Read more -
Answers to Expectant Mothers' Frequent Questions
posted: May 14, 2022.
Pregnancy is an exciting time in a woman’s life — but it can also generate a lot of questions about both the mother’s and the baby’s health. The realm of Read more -
You Might Avoid Permanent Tooth Alteration With These 'No-Prep' Veneers
posted: May 04, 2022.
If you know anyone with dental veneers, you've likely heard how much they love them. These thin shells of dental porcelain bonded to the front of teeth can hide a Read more -
Issues to Consider Before Dental Implants
posted: Apr. 24, 2022.
With their durability, versatility and life-likeness, there’s no doubt dental implants have revolutionized teeth replacement. If you’re considering dental implants, however, there are some issues that could impact how and Read more -
What to Expect Before, During and After Implant Surgery
posted: Apr. 14, 2022.
People are choosing dental implants at an increasing rate to replace missing teeth, either as an individual tooth or as a support for other restorations. But unlike other replacement options, Read more -
How a Root Canal Could Save Your Diseased Tooth
posted: Apr. 04, 2022.
Just a century ago a heavily decayed tooth was most likely a goner, but that all changed in the early 1900s when various treatments finally coalesced into what we now Read more -
This Young Woman's Cancer Experience a Teachable Moment for all of us
posted: Mar. 25, 2022.
With college, a full-time job and an upcoming wedding to plan, Brooke Vitense had the hectic life of an average young woman in her twenties. But a chance discovery one Read more -
Preserving the Pulp is Priority One with a Newly Erupted Permanent Tooth
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.
The change from primary teeth to permanent is an announcement to the world that a boy or girl is "growing up." "Growing up," though, is still not "grown"—the new teeth Read more -
4 Things You Can Do To have A Healthier Mouth and Body
posted: Mar. 05, 2022.
Ninety percent of all adults have had at least one cavity during their lifetime. Over half of people over thirty have had some form of gum disease. And, over one Read more -
A Word to Young Adults: Brushing and Flossing are Key to a Healthy Mouth
posted: Feb. 23, 2022.
Keeping your teeth and gums healthy doesn't require an elaborate plan. It's simple: Besides twice-a-year dental visits, the most important thing you can do is brush and floss every day Read more -
Taking the Right Steps to Prevent Early Tooth Decay in Children
posted: Feb. 13, 2022.
While the prevention and treatment of tooth decay has improved dramatically over the last half century, it continues to be a major health issue, especially for children. One in four Read more -
Dentists Sometimes Use Additional Weapons in the Fight Against Gum Disease
posted: Feb. 03, 2022.
The term periodontal disease refers to bacterial infections that target the gums. These infections typically start as inflammatory responses to dental plaque, a bacterial biofilm collecting on tooth surfaces, especially Read more -
3 Tips for Denture Care to Help Them Last and Keep Your Mouth Healthy
posted: Jan. 24, 2022.
For people with edentulism (total loss of teeth), removable dentures is a viable option for regaining both lost function and an attractive appearance. From the moment they begin wearing them, Read more -
Those Red Patches on Your Tongue are Nothing to be Alarmed About
posted: Jan. 14, 2022.
If you've ever been alarmed to find oddly-shaped red patches on your tongue, you can relax for the most part. Most likely, you're part of a small fraction of the Read more -
Here Are 5 Common Oral Birth Defects or Traits and How To Treat Them
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.
According to the CDC, three out of one hundred infants born each year in the U.S. have a birth defect. A fair percentage of these abnormalities involve the mouth, teeth Read more -
Teeth Grinding in Older Children and Adolescents a Cause for Concern
posted: Dec. 25, 2021.
Teeth grinding is one childhood habit that sounds worse than it usually is: often the most harm done is to your night’s sleep. That said, though, it’s still a habit Read more