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Get an Early Start Treating Root Resorption Before it's Too Late
posted: Jan. 26, 2017.
Baby (primary) teeth look and function much like their permanent counterparts. Besides having a visible crown, they also have roots that maintain contact with the jawbone. But there are Read more -
The True Cause of Your Gummy Smile Determines How We Treat it
posted: Jan. 18, 2017.
What makes a beautiful smile? The teeth, of course: bright, evenly shaped and precisely aligned with each other. But your teeth can be as perfect as can be and Read more -
Research Confirms: Dental Sealants Really Work!
posted: Jan. 10, 2017.
Have you heard about dental sealants? These preventive treatments have been available for many decades, and more and more children are taking advantage of them. The National Institutes of Read more -
Could a Metal Allergy Keep You From Getting a Dental Implant?
posted: Jan. 02, 2017.
The dental implant is the closest thing in modern dentistry to a natural tooth. This is because an implant replaces more than the visible crown — it also replaces Read more -
4 Tips for Achieving Better Hygiene
posted: Jan. 01, 2017.
You know the basics of great oral hygiene: Brush and floss daily; see your dentist at least twice a year for cleanings and checkups; and watch your diet, especially Read more -
The Right Treatment for Your Child's Injured Tooth Increases its Survival
posted: Dec. 24, 2016.
Children have a lot of energy that's often channeled through physical activities and sports. Unfortunately, this also increases their risk of injuries, particularly to their teeth. Injuries to the mouth Read more -
Having Trouble Flossing? Try Using an Oral Irrigator
posted: Dec. 16, 2016.
Though you don't like to admit it, you don't floss very often. Oh sure, you know it's important to remove the film of bacteria and food particles called plaque Read more -
Implant Surgery: A Safe and Routine Procedure
posted: Dec. 08, 2016.
Unlike other tooth replacement options, dental implants require a surgical procedure. But don't let your imagination run wild — the procedure is relatively minor and easy for most people Read more -
Orthodontics and Your Teen
posted: Nov. 30, 2016.
In many ways, the teenage years are the best time to have orthodontic treatment. It’s a good time emotionally because your teen is likely to have friends who also Read more -
4 Big Benefits for Beginning Early Dental Visits for Your Child
posted: Nov. 22, 2016.
Your child's dental health is just as important as any other aspect of their physical development. That's why we recommend beginning regular dental visits around their first birthday. Besides getting Read more -
Transform Your Smile and Dental Health by Correcting Your Bad Bite
posted: Nov. 14, 2016.
When planning for your new smile, we look at more than the condition of individual teeth. We also step back for the bigger “bite” picture: how do the teeth Read more -
Cleft Repair can Restore a Smile, Change a Life
posted: Nov. 13, 2016.
Oral and facial clefts are among the most common and heartbreaking of birth defects. Clefts make feeding or even breathing difficult and can affect speech development. But there's one other Read more -
4 Reasons you may want Your Dentist to Whiten Your Teeth
posted: Nov. 05, 2016.
With the advent of home whitening kits, you no longer have to go to the dentist to have your teeth whitened. DIY kits are relatively safe and effective, if Read more -
Reduce Sugar Consumption - for a Healthier Mouth and Body
posted: Oct. 28, 2016.
Tooth decay doesn't appear out of nowhere. It begins with bacteria, which produce acid that softens and erodes tooth enamel. Without adequate enamel protection, cavities can develop. So, one of Read more -
We can Minimize Discomfort from Canker Sores with a few Basic Treatments
posted: Oct. 20, 2016.
They seemingly pop up out of the blue inside your mouth: tiny sores that are sometimes painful — and always annoying. Then, in about a week to ten days Read more -
Cleaning Your Oral Appliance Extends its Life and Ensures Good Health
posted: Oct. 12, 2016.
Oral appliances run the gamut from night guards and retainers to full or partial dentures. Millions of people depend on them for restoring or maintaining dental health. Today's user-friendly appliances Read more