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A Traditional Bridge Might be the Right Solution for Your Missing Teeth
posted: Mar. 25, 2019.
We can do a great many things to preserve diseased teeth, from filling cavities to crowning damaged but still viable teeth to protect them and restore their attractiveness. But Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
If a Root Canal Can't be Done, this Procedure Might Save Your Tooth
posted: Mar. 15, 2019.
Untreated tooth decay can destroy your teeth; prompt action as soon as its diagnosed will help prevent that undesirable outcome. And even if decay has advanced into the tooth's Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
posted: Mar. 05, 2019.
For anyone else, having a tooth accidentally knocked out while practicing a dance routine would be a very big deal. But not for Dancing With The Stars contestant Noah Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A Bonded Retainer Might be a Better Choice After Braces
posted: Feb. 23, 2019.
The braces are finally off! But to keep your new, straighter smile you'll need to wear a retainer for some time. That's because the same structural mechanism used to Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
A New Veneer with Minimal or No Tooth Alteration
posted: Feb. 13, 2019.
Dental veneers, thin layers of porcelain bonded to chipped, stained or slightly crooked teeth, are an effective and affordable way to transform your smile. Their color, translucence and shape Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Here's What you Need to Know about a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Feb. 03, 2019.
A root canal treatment is a common procedure performed by dentists and endodontists (specialists for inner tooth problems). If you're about to undergo this tooth-saving procedure, here's what you Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
posted: Jan. 24, 2019.
When they’re introducing a new movie, actors often take a moment to pay tribute to the people who helped make it happen — like, you know, their dentists. At Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Less-Invasive Pulp Capping Could Save Your Tooth
posted: Jan. 14, 2019.
There’s one sure thing about tooth decay: you can’t ignore it. In fact, the best outcomes result from finding it early and treating it before it enters the pulp Read more -
4 Ways to Check on Your Brushing and Flossing Effectiveness
posted: Jan. 04, 2019.
For most of us, brushing and flossing is a routine part of daily life. But has it become such a routine that you may not be getting the most Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Stop Smoking to Reduce Your Risk of Gum Disease
posted: Dec. 25, 2018.
Your risk for periodontal (gum) disease increases if you’re not brushing or flossing effectively. You can also have a higher risk if you’ve inherited thinner gum tissues from your Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
posted: Dec. 15, 2018.
The long-running hit show Dancing with the Stars has had its share of memorable moments, including a wedding proposal, a wardrobe malfunction, and lots of sharp dance moves. But Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Keeping Your Smile Healthy Through the Holidays
posted: Dec. 05, 2018.
’Tis the season for holiday joy with sweet treats at every turn. Don’t let it be the season for dental woes as well. You've heard that sugar causes cavities. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Lasers Could be the Future for Gum Disease Treatment
posted: Nov. 25, 2018.
We’ve developed a number of effective treatments for periodontal (gum) disease. Depending on how far and deep a patient’s infection has advanced, treatment can be quite invasive and even Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Guide Your Older Children or Teens through These 3 Oral Health Areas
posted: Nov. 15, 2018.
Helping your infant or toddler develop good dental habits is one of the best head starts you can give them toward optimum oral health. But even after they’ve matured Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
posted: Nov. 05, 2018.
On the big screen, Australian-born actress Margot Robbie may be best known for playing devil-may-care anti-heroes—like Suicide Squad member Harley Quinn and notorious figure skater Tonya Harding. But recently, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Good Oral Hygiene Isn't Just for Teeth
posted: Oct. 26, 2018.
In October, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association sponsors National Dental Hygiene Month to remind everyone that having good oral health is directly related to practicing good oral hygiene at Read moreCategory: Oral Health