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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 -
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