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Sealants Could Protect Your Child's Teeth From Future Problems
posted: May 09, 2018.
Teeth lost to tooth decay can have devastating consequences for a child’s dental health. Not only can it disrupt their current nutrition, speech and social interaction, it can also Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
The Timely Use of a Palatal Expander Could Help Correct a Cross-Bite
posted: Apr. 29, 2018.
While crooked teeth are usually responsible for a malocclusion (poor bite), the root cause could go deeper: a malformed maxilla, a composite structure composed of the upper jaw and Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Why
posted: Apr. 19, 2018.
Mayim Bialik has spent a good part of her life in front of TV cameras: first as the child star of the hit comedy series Blossom, and more recently Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
If You're not a Good Candidate for Dental Implants, Consider Bridgework
posted: Apr. 09, 2018.
Not long ago the dental bridge was the alternative treatment of choice to partial dentures for restoring lost teeth. Over the last few decades, however, dental implants have nudged Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Removing Teeth Could Improve the Outcome for a Crowded Bite
posted: Apr. 01, 2018.
The primary goal of dental care is to preserve teeth. But there are circumstances in which removing a tooth, even a relatively healthy one, could prove best in the Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Don't Ignore Tooth Pain - You May Need a Root Canal
posted: Mar. 17, 2018.
Tooth decay is one of the most common diseases in the world, nearly as prevalent as the common cold. It’s also one of the two major dental diseases—the other Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
posted: Mar. 02, 2018.
Fans of the primetime TV show The Middle were delighted to see that high school senior Sue, played by Eden Sher, finally got her braces off at the start Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Porcelain Veneers Could Change Your Appearance for the Better
posted: Feb. 15, 2018.
We now have an amazing repertoire in dentistry to restore the look and function of damaged or missing teeth. From tooth-colored crowns to life-like dental implants, we can turn Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Partial Dentures: an Affordable Alternative to More Expensive Restorations
posted: Jan. 31, 2018.
Dental implants are today’s preferred choice for replacing missing teeth. They’re the closest restoration to natural teeth—but at a price, especially for multiple teeth. If implants are beyond your Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Winning the War on Gum Disease Requires Post-Treatment Vigilance
posted: Jan. 16, 2018.
After several treatment sessions your periodontal (gum) disease is under control. But, while we may have won this battle, the war rages on. To keep an infection from re-occurring Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
posted: Jan. 01, 2018.
Everyone has to face the music at some time — even John Lydon, former lead singer of The Sex Pistols, arguably England’s best known punk rock band. The 59-year Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Not All Bacteria are Harmful to Oral Health
posted: Dec. 24, 2017.
Most people associate bacteria with disease and ill health. But the real story about the trillions of microscopic organisms now living in and on your body is a bit Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your Age Won't Necessarily Decide Against Straightening Your Smile
posted: Dec. 09, 2017.
It’s something you think about often—especially when you look in a mirror or at a photo of yourself. You wish something could have been done about it a long Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Sometimes It's Good to Be a Quitter: Smoking and Oral Health
posted: Nov. 24, 2017.
Each November, the American Cancer Society urges smokers to kick the habit for just one day, because if you can quit for one whole day, you can quit for Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
posted: Nov. 09, 2017.
Ever since childhood, when her career as a model and actress took off, Brooke Shields has enjoyed worldwide recognition — through advertisements for designer jeans, appearances on The Muppet Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
New Season, New Toothbrush
posted: Oct. 25, 2017.
October brings fall leaves, pumpkins — and National Dental Hygiene Month. As you change your summer clothes for a fall wardrobe, it may also be time to change your Read moreCategory: Oral Health