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Local Anesthesia Makes for a More Pleasant and Pain-Free Dental Experience
posted: Dec. 23, 2020.
You know you should see the dentist about that nagging tooth or gum problem, but you keep putting it off. Truth be told, you're a little nervous that your Read more -
Smoking Could Increase the Risk of an Implant Failure
posted: Dec. 18, 2020.
Although they can be expensive upfront, dental implants often prove to be a wise investment in the long-term. With a success rate that outperforms other teeth replacement restorations, dental Read more -
Age Doesn't Have to Stop You From Straightening Your Smile
posted: Dec. 13, 2020.
Cowboys wear Stetsons; ballerinas wear tutus; and teenagers wear…braces. At least that's the popular conception. In actuality, one in five orthodontic patients is an adult, a number that continues to Read more -
Here's What To Do If Your Child Complains of a Toothache
posted: Dec. 08, 2020.
Perhaps the only thing worse than having a toothache of your own is when your child has one. Tooth pain can be a miserable experience, especially for children. It Read more -
Boost Your Dental Health With Soon-To-Expire FSA Funds
posted: Dec. 03, 2020.
If you're among the estimated 14 million families with a healthcare flexible spending account (FSA), New Year's Eve has an added meaning—that's typically the deadline for using any current Read more -
Keep Your Child's Fluoride Intake at a Safe but Effective Level
posted: Nov. 28, 2020.
Fluoride is an important part of your child's dental development. But if children take in too much of this important mineral, they could experience enamel fluorosis, a condition in Read more -
How to Ensure Your Child's Teeth and Gums Stay Healthy Now and Later
posted: Nov. 23, 2020.
Being a parent can be a rewarding role. But it's also hard work, especially the effort required in keeping children healthy. In that respect, there's one area you don't Read more -
4 Things You Can Do To Protect Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
posted: Nov. 18, 2020.
Despite momentous strides in recent years in the fight against cancer, treatments can still disrupt normal life. Both radiation and chemotherapy have side effects that can cause problems in Read more -
A RPD Could Be Your Answer to Replacing Missing Teeth
posted: Nov. 13, 2020.
Before implants, people often turned to a removable appliance to replace multiple missing teeth. Known as a removable partial denture (RPD), this appliance could restore both appearance and function Read more -
Protect Your Child From a Devastating Dental Injury
posted: Nov. 07, 2020.
Parents love watching their kids grow up, from those early wobbly steps to their first solo car drive. Of course, you can expect a few mishaps along the way, Read more -
Although Challenging, Cleaning Around Implants Boosts Their Longevity
posted: Nov. 02, 2020.
Daily oral hygiene and regular dental cleanings help keep your natural teeth and gums healthy and disease-free. But they're also a priority with dental implants. Here's why. Unlike other restorations, Read more -
Your Teeth Don't Grow Like a Squirrel's, So Protect Them From Excessive Wear
posted: Oct. 28, 2020.
The humble squirrel—darlings to some, bird feeder-robbing nuisances to others—has its own month. Since 1995, the Squirrel Lovers Club of Chicago has celebrated October as Squirrel Awareness Month to Read more -
Avoid This Numbing Agent to Ease Your Baby's Teething Pain
posted: Oct. 23, 2020.
Parents have been dealing with their children's teething pain for as long as parents and children have been around. Along the way, the human race has developed different ways Read more -
Could a Metal Allergy Stop You From Getting Dental Implants?
posted: Oct. 18, 2020.
The subject of allergies covers a wide swath in medicine. Among other things, people have allergic reactions to animal fur, various foods and plant pollen. The effects are equally Read more -
If You Thought the Last Century Was Amazing for Dental Care, Just Wait
posted: Oct. 13, 2020.
What a difference a hundred years can make—especially the last one hundred. In the early 20th Century, trains were the prime mode of cross-country transportation, electrical power was not Read more -
A Little Daily Brushing and Flossing Can Add Up to a Lifetime of Healthy Teeth and Gums
posted: Oct. 08, 2020.
Little things add up. Like your three meals a day, which could total over 87,000 by the time you're eighty. If you average a full night's sleep every night, Read more