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Smoking Could Shorten Your Implants' Longevity
posted: Jun. 16, 2019.
Although costly in the beginning, dental implants often turn out to be the least expensive tooth replacement option. That's because their enviable record for longevity often outpaces dentures or Read more -
This Rare Tongue Condition Often Looks Worse than it Actually is
posted: Jun. 11, 2019.
There are a few mouth conditions so rare most of us have never heard of them. Geographic tongue would fall into this category, affecting only one to three percent Read more -
Getting a New 'Tooth in a Day' Will Depend on Your Bone Health
posted: Jun. 06, 2019.
If you know anyone with a dental implant, you may know it can be a long process in getting one. Several weeks or months can pass between removing the Read more -
Get Ahead of a Developing Cross-Bite with This Early Intervention Measure
posted: Jun. 01, 2019.
Applying braces or clear aligners to move misaligned teeth is only part of an orthodontist's overall mission to eliminate poor bites (malocclusions). Sometimes a malocclusion isn't caused by the Read more -
Dentures with Implants Could Help You Avoid Bone Loss
posted: May 27, 2019.
Even with modern prevention and treatment advances, losing teeth in later life is still a sad but common part of human experience. Just as generations have before, many today Read more -
How Dentists Provide Your Child the Benefit of X-Rays as Safely as Possible
posted: May 22, 2019.
X-ray imaging is such an intricate part of dentistry, we usually don't think twice about it. Without it, though, the fight against dental disease would be much harder. At the Read more -
Tooth Loss: A Health Risk for Older Adults
posted: May 17, 2019.
Tooth loss is a problem that affects many seniors—and since May is Older Americans Month, this is a good time to talk about it. Did you know that more Read more -
Jaw Joint Disorders and Fibromyalgia: Is There a Connection?
posted: May 12, 2019.
Every May, the National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association asks people around the world to spread awareness of fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions. Anyone with fibromyalgia and its Read more -
An Implant Restoration Could Prevent Bone Loss
posted: May 07, 2019.
Losing teeth continues to be an all too common experience for people, especially those in their senior years. Fortunately, there are several ways to replace them, ranging from partial Read more -
Early Orthodontic Techniques Could Stop Growing Bite Problems
posted: May 02, 2019.
The longer many health problems go on, the worse they become. Treating them as early as possible could stop or slow their development. That holds true for poor bites: while Read more -
3 Questions You Should Ask Before Undergoing Adult Orthodontics
posted: Apr. 27, 2019.
Think you're too old to have your teeth straightened? While we automatically pair “teenager” with “braces,” at least one in five orthodontic patients are adults. And there's many more Read more -
April Is National Facial Protection Month
posted: Apr. 22, 2019.
April brings the perfect weather to get outside and play. Fittingly, April is also National Facial Protection Month. Whether you prefer softball or basketball, skateboarding or ultimate frisbee, don't Read more -
Your 'Toothache' Might not be Caused by a Tooth
posted: Apr. 17, 2019.
A toothache means a tooth has a problem, right? Most of the time, yes: the pain comes from a decayed or fractured tooth, or possibly a gum infection causing Read more -
E-Cigs Could be Just as Hazardous for Your Teeth and Gums as Cigarettes
posted: Apr. 12, 2019.
More than 20 million people in the United States use electronic cigarettes or e-cigs as an alternative to tobacco smoking. While many users believe "vaping" is a healthier alternative Read more -
A Bonded Retainer Might be a Better Choice After Braces
posted: Apr. 07, 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 more -
You Might Avoid a Root Canal with This Tooth-Saving Procedure
posted: Apr. 02, 2019.
The sooner you get treated for tooth decay, the less likely you'll lose your tooth. That could mean a simple filling—or you might need a root canal treatment if Read more