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Facial Nerve Pain can be Managed with Effective Treatment
posted: May 20, 2017.
Life would be harrowing if we had no ability to feel pain. Although experiencing it is unpleasant, pain's purpose is to alert us to something wrong in our body. Read more -
Complications from Missing Teeth Could Limit Your Replacement Options
posted: May 12, 2017.
There are plenty of options today for replacing missing teeth, including dental implants. But if the teeth have been missing for some time, complications can arise that limit your Read more -
Answers to Common Questions About Root Canal Treatments
posted: May 04, 2017.
A root canal treatment is a commonly known but often misunderstood procedure. Contrary to popular belief, these treatments aren't painful — in fact, they often stop a toothache. More Read more -
A Solution for Restoring Adequate Bone for Dental Implants
posted: Apr. 26, 2017.
Dental implants are considered the best tooth replacement option available. An implant replaces the root of a tooth and allows for the replacement of the crown via attachments or Read more -
Take Steps to Save an Incoming Tooth's Place to Avoid a Poor Bite
posted: Apr. 18, 2017.
At your child's latest dental visit, you found out one of their primary (“baby”) teeth has become decayed and in danger of loss. Of course, you may think, it's Read more -
Keep the Space between an Implant-Supported Bridge and the Gums Clean
posted: Apr. 10, 2017.
Dental implants can do more than replace individual teeth — a few well-placed implants can support other restorations like a fixed bridge. The natural integration that occurs between the Read more -
Children with Chronic Health Conditions may Need Extra Dental Care
posted: Apr. 09, 2017.
Proactive dental care is an essential part of childhood growth. But that care can be much harder for children with chronic health issues than for healthier children. “Chronic condition” is Read more -
Antibiotics Before Implant Surgery Could Lower Infection Risk in Some People
posted: Apr. 01, 2017.
If you're considering dental implants, they'll need to be surgically placed in the jaw bone. But don't be alarmed — it's a relatively minor procedure that usually requires nothing Read more -
Get a Dental Exam as Soon as Possible if you Suspect Gum Disease
posted: Mar. 24, 2017.
If you suspect you have periodontal (gum) disease, it's important to get a correct diagnosis and begin treatment as soon as possible. The sooner you begin treatment the better Read more -
Conscious Sedation can Help Ease Your Child's Dental Visit Anxiety
posted: Mar. 16, 2017.
The best way to prevent dental visit anxiety in your children is start those visits around their first birthday, and continue with them through childhood. Age One visits are Read more -
Factors Besides Oral Hygiene that Influence Your Risk for Tooth Decay
posted: Mar. 08, 2017.
Tooth decay is one of the world's most prevalent diseases — and one of the most preventable. We've known the primary prevention recipe for decades: brushing and flossing daily, Read more -
What's Causing Your Throbbing Toothache?
posted: Feb. 28, 2017.
There are few more painful experiences than a toothache. You can't ignore it: it's as if your mouth is screaming for relief. But while the throbbing pain can tell you Read more -
Antibiotic Resistance Requires Action - and a Change of Attitude
posted: Feb. 20, 2017.
The development of antibiotic drugs is widely considered one of the greatest medical achievements of the last century. Their widespread use has turned life-threatening diseases like cholera, strep throat Read more -
New Crowns Give Both Durability and Beauty to Problem Teeth
posted: Feb. 19, 2017.
Repairing a decayed tooth may be as simple as removing the damaged tooth material and filling the void. Many filling materials can now match the color of a tooth, Read more -
With Proper Care, you can Lower Your Risk of Tooth Loss as You Age
posted: Feb. 11, 2017.
While your chances of losing teeth increase as you age, it's not a given. With proper hygiene and care your teeth could last a lifetime. But brushing and flossing can Read more -
Air Abrasion: An Alternative to the Traditional Dental Drill
posted: Feb. 03, 2017.
Drilling teeth is an essential part of repairing and restoring the damage caused by tooth decay. For generations dentists have relied on the dental drill with its rotating burr Read more