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A Root Canal Treatment Will Improve Your Health, Not Harm It
posted: Feb. 11, 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 more -
Follow the Fast-Food Lead: Cut Back Sodas in Your Child's Diet
posted: Feb. 06, 2020.
You can find some version of the ever popular kids’ meal at most major fast-food restaurants. It’s a neat little package: child’s size portions of burgers, chicken nuggets or Read more -
Tooth-Colored Fillings Provide a Viable Alternative to Dental Amalgam
posted: Feb. 01, 2020.
For over a hundred years dental amalgam — a combination of silver, mercury, tin and other metals — has been an effective filling material for teeth damaged by decay. Read more -
This Young Woman's Cancer Experience a Teachable Moment for all of us
posted: Jan. 27, 2020.
With college, a full-time job and an upcoming wedding to plan, Brooke Vitense had the hectic life of an average young woman in her twenties. But a chance discovery Read more -
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