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You may Need Orthodontic Treatment Before Obtaining Implants
posted: Jan. 02, 2019.
You have a lot of options for replacing missing teeth, from state-of-the-art dental implants to affordable, but effective partial dentures. But if the teeth in question have been missing Read more -
Your Veneers Have 'Staying Power' - if Cared for Properly
posted: Dec. 28, 2018.
Porcelain veneers are excellent for restoring otherwise sound teeth that are stained, chipped or slightly misaligned. But the question for many is, are they long-lasting? Just as the term is Read more -
Practice Daily Oral Hygiene to Prevent Calcified Plaque Formation
posted: Dec. 23, 2018.
If you’ve ever heard your dentist or hygienist talk about “calculus,” they’re not referring to a higher branch of mathematics. The calculus on your teeth is something altogether different. Calculus, Read more -
Orthodontists Anticipate Future Facial Growth When Treating Poor Bites
posted: Dec. 18, 2018.
Moving teeth to better positions through orthodontics not only improves dental function and health, it can vastly improve your appearance. But to achieve a result that continues to be Read more -
Less-Invasive Pulp Capping Could Save Your Tooth
posted: Dec. 13, 2018.
There’s one sure thing about tooth decay: you can’t ignore it. In fact, the best outcomes result from finding it early and treating it before it enters the pulp Read more -
NSAIDs Could be Just as Effective as Narcotics Managing Dental Pain
posted: Dec. 08, 2018.
Like other healthcare providers, dentists have relied for decades on the strong pain relief of opioid (narcotic) drugs for patients after dental work. As late as 2012, doctors and Read more -
3 Things You Might Notice with Your Child's Teeth That Need a Dentist
posted: Dec. 03, 2018.
Dental disease doesn’t discriminate by age. Although certain types of disease are more common in adults, children are just as susceptible, particularly to tooth decay. Unfortunately, the early signs of Read more -
Clean Your Implants Just Like you Clean Your Natural Teeth
posted: Nov. 28, 2018.
Dental implants to replace teeth are a popular choice as much for their durability as their life-likeness. Most implants last for decades, which can result in lower long-term maintenance Read more -
Boost Your Overall Health by Reducing Gum Inflammation
posted: Nov. 23, 2018.
The human body’s immune system has amazing defensive capabilities. Without it a common cold or small wound could turn deadly. One of the more important processes of the immune system Read more -
Lasers Could be the Future for Gum Disease Treatment
posted: Nov. 18, 2018.
We’ve developed a number of effective treatments for periodontal (gum) disease. Depending on how far and deep a patient’s infection has advanced, treatment can be quite invasive and even Read more -
Diabetes and Oral Health: True or False?
posted: Nov. 13, 2018.
November is National Diabetes Month—a time to focus on a disease that affects more than 400 million people around the world. What does diabetes have to do with oral Read more -
Don't Ignore Sudden Tooth Pain - Your Teeth may be Telling you Something
posted: Nov. 08, 2018.
Nothing grabs your attention like a sharp tooth pain, seemingly hitting you out of nowhere while you’re eating or drinking. But there is a reason for your sudden agony Read more -
4 Signs Your Child May Have a Poor Bite
posted: Nov. 03, 2018.
Although tooth decay is a major problem to watch for in your child’s teeth, it isn’t the only one. As their teeth transition from primary (“baby”) to permanent, you Read more -
Try the Conservative Path to Jaw Pain Relief First
posted: Oct. 29, 2018.
If you have chronic jaw pain, you know how difficult eating, speaking or even smiling can be. Many sufferers will do anything to gain relief, even surgery. But before Read more -
IV Sedation can help Relax Patients with Acute Dental Visit Anxiety
posted: Oct. 24, 2018.
Did you know 50% of people admit to some form of anxiety visiting the dentist, with roughly 1 in 6 avoiding dental care altogether because of it? To ease Read more -
Don't Forget Your Oral Hygiene While Wearing Braces
posted: Oct. 19, 2018.
There are a few things you need to do — and not do — while wearing braces: avoid hard or sticky foods, for example, or wear protection during sports Read more