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Take Care of Your Gums
posted: Sep. 04, 2017.
It’s National Gum Care Month. Let’s a moment to talk about why it’s so important to take care of your gums. Gum disease affects almost half of adults over age Read more -
Back-to-School Shopping...for Oral Health!
posted: Sep. 03, 2017.
What's the most fun thing about back-to-school time? For many of us, it's the shopping! Those cool backpacks and colorful sneakers put smiles on a lot of young faces. While Read more -
Stay Vigilant with Oral Hygiene to Avoid Another Bout of Gum Disease
posted: Aug. 26, 2017.
Treating advanced periodontal (gum) disease takes time. If you have this destructive disease, it wouldn’t be uncommon for you to undergo several cleaning sessions to remove plaque from tooth Read more -
The Timely Use of a Palatal Expander Could Help Correct a Cross-Bite
posted: Aug. 18, 2017.
While crooked teeth are usually responsible for a malocclusion (poor bite), the root cause could go deeper: a malformed maxilla, a composite structure composed of the upper jaw and Read more -
Think You're Too Old for Orthodontics? Read This
posted: Aug. 10, 2017.
You’ve lived most of your life with crooked teeth and an imperfect smile. You feel you should have done something about it years ago, but now you’re approaching your Read more -
Keep an Eye on the Jaw Bone After a Teenager's Tooth Loss
posted: Aug. 02, 2017.
Accidents happen, especially to teenagers involved with sports or similar activities. In an instant they can lose one or more teeth and permanently alter their smile. Fortunately we can restore Read more -
Good Bone Health Essential for Obtaining 'Teeth in One Day' Implants
posted: Jul. 25, 2017.
You've seen ads for “Teeth in One Day” that promise immediate implant placement at the same time you have the problem tooth removed. But this presumes the gums and Read more -
Here are the Facts on the Impact of Metal Allergies on Dental Work
posted: Jul. 17, 2017.
Allergic reactions aren't necessarily bad: they're your body's responses to possible threats from foreign substances. But the response can go too far and cause a reaction as minor as Read more -
Tooth Troubles for NBA Star Isaiah Thomas
posted: Jul. 16, 2017.
All eyes were on Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas in Game 1 of the second-round NBA Playoff series against the Washington Wizards — and not just because he Read more -
Include Limitations on Sugar in Your Tooth Decay Prevention Strategy
posted: Jul. 08, 2017.
We’ve waged war for decades against tooth decay through oral hygiene and the increasing use of fluoride, nature’s “super weapon” against this disease. And yet, tooth decay remains a Read more -
3 Dental Signs of an Eating Disorder
posted: Jun. 30, 2017.
Sometimes dental conditions point to health problems beyond the teeth and gums. An astute dentist may even be able to discern that a person’s oral problems actually arise from Read more -
Your Child's Impacted Front Teeth can be Saved - but Don't Wait too Long
posted: Jun. 22, 2017.
Children's permanent teeth normally erupt over several years after first forming below the gum line. All their permanent teeth should come in by the time they reach early adolescence. Unfortunately, Read more -
Dental Care is Difficult but not Impossible for a Special Needs Child
posted: Jun. 14, 2017.
A child with a chronic illness or condition often requires a lot of focus on care for their special needs. Other aspects of their health can often take a Read more -
Keep an Eye on Your Young Children's Fluoride Intake
posted: Jun. 06, 2017.
We've known for a long time that fluoride strengthens tooth enamel against decay. We've also learned that fluoride consumption early in life pays later dividends with healthier teeth. But while Read more -
Prevent White Spots on Teeth While Wearing Braces with Diligent Oral Hygiene
posted: May 29, 2017.
After months of wearing braces it's time for the big reveal: your new and improved smile! Your once crooked teeth are now straight and uniform. But a look in the Read more -
Consider Clear Aligners Instead of Braces for Your Teen
posted: May 28, 2017.
Your teenager is about to take a big step toward better health and a more attractive appearance — orthodontic treatment. You both know the benefits: better chewing function, lower Read more