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You May Need Your Gums Checked More Frequently After Gum Disease
posted: Jul. 31, 2018.
After a dental examination revealed you had periodontal (gum) disease, you began undergoing treatment. Now after several cleaning sessions, the infection has subsided and your gums have returned to Read more -
Teenagers with Missing Teeth Usually Need a Temporary Restoration
posted: Jul. 26, 2018.
Anyone at any age, including older children and teenagers, can lose or be born missing a permanent tooth. And while those missing teeth can be restored, replacing them in Read more -
Ease Your Child's Discomfort During Teething
posted: Jul. 21, 2018.
Your sweet, happy baby has suddenly become a gnawing, drooling bundle of irritation. Don't worry, though, no one has switched babies on you. Your child is teething. For most children, Read more -
Chewing Tobacco is Just as Addictive and Dangerous as Smoking
posted: Jul. 16, 2018.
Ask people about the “Great American Smoke-Out,” and many could tell you about this annual promotion encouraging tobacco smokers to quit. Ask them about “The Great American Spit-Out,” though, Read more -
3 Reasons You Should Consider Tooth Whitening
posted: Jul. 11, 2018.
White, translucent teeth are the hallmark of a beautiful smile. But with age or the foods we eat our teeth’s natural brightness can dim to a dingy yellow. If this Read more -
What's So Special About Dental Implants?
posted: Jul. 06, 2018.
Probably a day doesn’t go by that you don’t encounter advertising for dental implants. And for good reason: implants have taken the world of dentistry by storm. Since their inception Read more -
Sedation Therapy can reduce Anxiety in Children during Dental Visits
posted: Jul. 01, 2018.
Making sure children are comfortable when visiting the dentist is an essential part of creating a lifetime habit of dental care. We recommend children start dental visits around their Read more -
3 Common Causes for Chronic Dry Mouth and What You can do About It
posted: Jun. 26, 2018.
Like most people, you’ve no doubt experienced occasional dry mouth as when you’re thirsty or just waking from sleep. These are normal occurrences that usually don’t last long. But xerostomia Read more -
Gum Disease is Still a Threat to Your Dental Implants
posted: Jun. 21, 2018.
You’ve invested quite a bit in your new dental implants. And it truly is an investment: because of implants’ potential longevity, their long-term costs could actually be lower than Read more -
Orthodontics Could be the Smile Transformer You've Been Looking For
posted: Jun. 16, 2018.
When designing your new smile, we have a lot of options for changing how individual teeth look: from whitening discolored teeth to replacing missing teeth with life-like dental implants. Read more -
Keep Alert for this Extreme Form of Gingivitis
posted: Jun. 11, 2018.
It takes only a few days of inadequate oral hygiene for bacterial plaque to trigger the periodontal (gum) disease gingivitis. Though sometimes subtle, there are signs to watch for Read more -
Advances in Porcelain Veneers Improve Both Strength and Appearance
posted: Jun. 06, 2018.
One of the best restorative options for slightly deformed, misaligned or stained teeth is a porcelain veneer. Composed of thin, laminated layers of dental material, the veneer is bonded Read more -
Keep Watch for Bite Problems with your Child's Teeth
posted: Jun. 01, 2018.
Around ages 6 to 8, a child's primary teeth will begin to loosen to make way for their permanent teeth. If all goes well, the new set will come Read more -
Treatment Options to Keep Stress From Causing Dental Problems
posted: May 27, 2018.
Chronic stress can cause any number of physical problems like back pain, insomnia or stomach ulcers. In the mouth, it can also be the cause of teeth grinding or Read more -
What to Do For Mouth Injuries Your Child Might Encounter
posted: May 22, 2018.
Famed educator Maria Montessori once said, “Play is the work of the child”—and most kids take their “work” very seriously. But their avid enthusiasm might also raise the risk Read more -
4 Things You Should Focus on During Pregnancy for Optimal Dental Health
posted: May 17, 2018.
Pregnancy creates enormous changes in your physical body. These changes, especially on the hormonal level, can impact many aspects of your health including teeth and gums. While it’s easy to Read more