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The 3 Top Ingredients That Make Your Toothpaste a Super Plaque Buster
posted: Mar. 28, 2019.
Human beings have known for millennia the importance of keeping teeth clean. Although we've only come to more fully understand dental plaque's role in dental disease in the last Read more -
Gum Disease Could be Affecting More Than Just Your Mouth
posted: Mar. 23, 2019.
Periodontal (gum) disease can weaken gum attachment and cause bone deterioration that eventually leads to tooth loss. But its detrimental effects can also extend beyond the mouth and worsen Read more -
Nutrition for the Best Oral Health
posted: Mar. 18, 2019.
It's National Nutrition Month! Good nutrition is key to overall health, but poor dental health can have a big impact on your ability to get the right nutrients. Your Read more -
Here's How to Manage School Snacks and Your Child's Dental Health
posted: Mar. 13, 2019.
Besides daily hygiene and regular dental visits, the best thing you can do for your kids' dental health is to see that they're eating a nutritious diet. And not Read more -
Beat Dental Plaque While Wearing Braces with These Tools and Tips
posted: Mar. 08, 2019.
Wearing braces will probably never make your list of Most Pleasurable Life Experiences: you'll have to avoid certain foods and habits, endure some occasional discomfort, and perhaps feel some Read more -
Here's What you Need to Know about a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Mar. 03, 2019.
A root canal treatment is a common procedure performed by dentists and endodontists (specialists for inner tooth problems). If you're about to undergo this tooth-saving procedure, here's what you Read more -
3 Age-Related Dental Problems and what you can do About Them
posted: Feb. 26, 2019.
Like other aspects of our lives, aging can take a toll on our smile. Over a lifetime the effects of disease, teeth wearing and the foods we eat can Read more -
Not Jazzed About Wearing Braces? Consider Clear Aligners Instead
posted: Feb. 21, 2019.
Wearing orthodontic braces brings challenges to daily life. During treatment a patient will need to avoid certain foods and habits, take more time to brush and floss properly, and Read more -
We may Need to Build up the Bone in Your Jaw before Implants
posted: Feb. 16, 2019.
Dental implant technology has advanced at such an astounding rate in recent years that you can now walk into a dentist's office with a problem tooth and out the Read more -
Stop Gum Disease Before it Harms Your Health
posted: Feb. 11, 2019.
If you're over 30 your chances for developing periodontal (gum) disease are better than half. And it's not a minor matter—untreated gum disease can lead not only to tooth Read more -
4 Things that can Cause Gum Recession and What to do About Them
posted: Feb. 06, 2019.
Besides attractively showcasing your teeth, your gums protect your teeth and underlying bone from bacteria and abrasive food particles. Sometimes, though, the gums can pull back or recede from Read more -
Root Planing Cleans Plaque from Tooth Roots Without Surgery
posted: Feb. 01, 2019.
Periodontal (gum) disease is an aggressive bacterial infection caused by built-up plaque on tooth surfaces. Gum disease results in bone loss and causes loss of attachment from the teeth, Read more -
Implant-Supported Dentures Could Boost Your Jawbone Health
posted: Jan. 27, 2019.
People have depended on dentures for generations—and they still do. That's because they work, both in restoring dental function and a smile marred by missing teeth. But they have one Read more -
3 Reasons Why Your New Dentist Needs Your Treatment Records
posted: Jan. 22, 2019.
Like other healthcare providers, your dentist keeps records of your ongoing care. These include not only their written notes but also x-ray imaging, frequency of visits and cleanings, and Read more -
Adult Tooth Root Resorption is a Serious Issue that Requires Prompt Action
posted: Jan. 17, 2019.
Tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease pose the most common dangers to dental health. But there are some rare conditions that can also place teeth at risk to be Read more -
Your Regular Dental Visits Might Change if You've had Gum Disease
posted: Jan. 12, 2019.
Periodontal (gum) disease is as common as it is destructive. Almost half of all adults 30 and older have some form—and those numbers increase to nearly three-quarters by age Read more