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Here's the Scoop on Your Upcoming Root Canal
posted: Jul. 17, 2020.
You might be a bit apprehensive if your dentist recommends a root canal treatment, especially if it's your first. That's understandable: Popular culture has portrayed the root canal as Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Talk With Your Dentist About Antibiotic Therapy Before Implant Surgery
posted: Jul. 07, 2020.
Dental implants are far and away the most “tooth-like” restoration available today for missing teeth. Not only do they look real, they also mimic dental anatomy in replacing the Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
posted: Jun. 27, 2020.
Basketball isn't a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How to Avoid 'White Spot' Decay While Wearing Braces
posted: Jun. 17, 2020.
Straightening your teeth with braces or other orthodontic gear is a positive step toward a healthier and more attractive smile. You'll likely be pleased with your smile when they're Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What Really Happens During a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Jun. 07, 2020.
Bad news at your last dental visit: You have a decayed tooth. And not just in the enamel—the decay has invaded the tooth's inner pulp and the resulting infection Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Sedation Can Help a Child Receive Needed Dental Care Now and in the Future
posted: May 28, 2020.
You have a wonderful pediatric dentist who's great with kids. Their dental office is a children's wonderland with cheerful colors, toys and a staff that tries to make things Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles
posted: May 18, 2020.
Is a “teeth crush” a thing? According to a recent confession by Lucy Hale, it is. Hale, who has played Aria Montgomery for seven seasons on the hit TV Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Things You Can Do to Avoid Damage From Gum Recession
posted: May 08, 2020.
Gum recession is a serious oral condition in which the gums shrink back or “recede” from their normal position around the teeth. Because they're the primary protection for teeth Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Seek Coordinated Treatment If You Have Both TMD and Fibromyalgia
posted: Apr. 28, 2020.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that produces widespread pain and stiffness in the muscles and joints. The pain, muscle spasms and tingling it causes can disrupt sleep, alter moods Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How to Reduce Tooth White Spots While Wearing Braces
posted: Apr. 18, 2020.
When your braces finally come off, you’ll hopefully be astounded by what you see –once-crooked teeth replaced by a more attractive smile. But you might also see something you Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
posted: Apr. 08, 2020.
If you're well past your teen years, you probably have several reasons for not straightening your crooked smile: the expense, the time and the embarrassment of being a 30-, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
A Root Canal Treatment Will Improve Your Health, Not Harm It
posted: Mar. 29, 2020.
If you’ve ever read online that root canal therapy causes cancer, don’t be alarmed—it doesn’t. What it does do is save a deeply decayed tooth that might otherwise be Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Treating a Young, Permanent Tooth Requires a Different Approach
posted: Mar. 19, 2020.
Soon after the primary (baby) teeth begin to give way, the teeth a child will have the rest of their lives start erupting into the mouth. But while they’re Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
4 Supposed Health Dangers in Dental Care That Aren't Dangerous
posted: Mar. 09, 2020.
Holistic medicine aims to provide healthcare for the “whole” person. While it's a worthy approach, the term has also been used to advance ideas, including in dentistry, at odds Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How Veneers Restored Howie Mandel's Winning Smile
posted: Feb. 28, 2020.
You probably wouldn't be surprised to hear that someone playing hockey, racing motocross or duking it out in an ultimate fighter match had a tooth knocked out. But acting Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
You May Need Orthodontics Before Replacing a Missing Tooth
posted: Feb. 18, 2020.
Sometimes you need only a single solution to improve your smile: teeth whitening to brighten stained teeth; porcelain veneers or crowns to mask dental flaws; or a life-like dental Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures