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Cleft Defects Can Be Overcome, Thanks to Advanced Surgical Procedures
posted: Jan. 22, 2020.
One in 700 babies are born each year with a cleft lip, a cleft palate or both. Besides its devastating emotional and social impact, this common birth defect can Read more -
3 Things You Can Do to Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
posted: Jan. 17, 2020.
As a parent, you’re all about helping your kids grow up healthy. But there are some obstacles that can make that difficult. One in particular is tooth decay, which Read more -
Avoid Permanent Tooth Alteration With No Prep Veneers
posted: Jan. 12, 2020.
Looking for an affordable way to beautify your smile? The answer could be dental veneers, thin wafers of porcelain bonded to the front of teeth to hide stains, chips Read more -
Veneers May Not Be the Best Option for Your Teenager's Teeth
posted: Jan. 07, 2020.
Just like adults, teenagers experience chipped, stained or disfigured teeth. And during a life stage where issues with appearance can be acutely painful, these defects call out for a Read more -
Wearing Dentures 24/7 May Not Be a Good Idea - Here's Why
posted: Jan. 02, 2020.
Today’s technologically advanced dentures aren’t your grandparents’ “false teeth.” Now made with superior materials and processes, you could almost forget you’re wearing them. But don’t let that cause you Read more -
Here's How We Can Jazz up Your Holiday Smile This Season
posted: Dec. 28, 2019.
The holidays have officially begun! Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve, it’s fairly certain you’re going to be spending time with lots of folks. From family gatherings to neighborhood Read more -
Dental Care During Pregnancy is Safe and Essential
posted: Dec. 23, 2019.
When a woman learns she's pregnant, her first thought is often to do everything possible to protect the new life inside her. That may mean making lifestyle changes like Read more -
Overcoming Gum Recession will Restore Dental Health and your Smile
posted: Dec. 18, 2019.
Your gums not only help hold your teeth securely in place, they also help protect them. They're also part of your smile — when healthy and proportionally sized, they Read more -
Your Smile Can Be Your Passport to the World - Take Care of It With These Tips
posted: Dec. 13, 2019.
Bonjour! Hola! Shalom! December is National Learn a Foreign Language Month, and learning to say “Hello” in different tongues is a good place to start. You could then move Read more -
Teens May Need a Temporary Restoration for Missing Teeth
posted: Dec. 08, 2019.
While not as prevalent as adults, teenagers can have missing teeth, usually from injury or from never having been formed. Fortunately, life-like dental implants can replace missing teeth. But Read more -
Chronic Mouth Breathing Could Create Conditions for a Poor Bite
posted: Dec. 03, 2019.
Breathing: You hardly notice it unless you're consciously focused on it—or something's stopping it! So, take a few seconds and pay attention to your breathing. Then ask yourself this question—are Read more -
3 Things You Need to Know Before Getting a Crown Restoration
posted: Nov. 28, 2019.
You may think all crowns are alike—but there can be a world of difference between one crown and another. Getting the crown your dentist recommends and one that's satisfactory Read more -
Eating the Right Carbs Helps Keep Your Gums Healthy
posted: Nov. 23, 2019.
As with most Western countries, we in the U.S. love our carbs. While fats and proteins make an appearance in our diets, many of us go full-tilt on sugars, Read more -
Jaw Surgery may be Necessary to Correct Some Types of Poor Bites
posted: Nov. 18, 2019.
In a normal bite, the upper and lower teeth line up and fit together when you close your jaws. When they don’t, you have a poor bite or “malocclusion.” Read more -
Seek Coordinated Treatment If You Have Both TMD and Fibromyalgia
posted: Nov. 13, 2019.
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 more -
Vaping Could Be Just as Harmful to Your Teeth and Gums as Smoking
posted: Nov. 08, 2019.
The electronic cigarette (e-cig), the much-acclaimed smoking alternative, has recently been linked to hundreds of lung-related illnesses and deaths among otherwise healthy young adults. But dentists were actually among Read more