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Effective Hygiene is Key to Preventing Enamel White Spots While Wearing Braces
posted: Jun. 19, 2016.
Finally — your braces are off! A look in the mirror reveals a straighter, more attractive smile. Unfortunately, it may also show something not so attractive — tiny, chalky Read more -
Be Sure Your Child has Access to Dental-Friendly Snacks at School
posted: Jun. 11, 2016.
While you do all you can to provide your child healthy meals and snacks at home, they still face tempting choices for unhealthy fare when they’re away. Unfortunately, their Read more -
Take These Measures to Lower Your Child's Tooth Decay Risk
posted: Jun. 03, 2016.
As a parent you’re always on the lookout for dangers to your toddler’s well-being: sharp corners on furniture, uneven walks or the occasional stomach bug. But a situation could Read more -
3 Causes for Implant Failure and What You can do About Them
posted: May 26, 2016.
First introduced in the 1980s, dental implants are a popular and reliable tooth replacement option. Numerous studies show that after ten years 95% are still in place. Much of Read more -
A Retainer Helps you Keep Your New Smile after the Braces Come Off
posted: May 18, 2016.
It’s a big moment after months of wearing braces to finally get a glimpse of your new smile. The crooked teeth and poor bite are gone — and in Read more -
Treating a "Gummy" Smile Starts with Finding out the Cause
posted: May 10, 2016.
You’re a bit self-conscious about your smile. But not because of your teeth — it’s your upper gums, which seem too prominent when you smile. While “too much” is Read more -
Mild Pain Relievers may be all you need for Discomfort after Dental Work
posted: May 02, 2016.
For most dental procedures you’re usually back to your regular routine in no more than a day or two (or even hours) afterward. For the most part, the mouth Read more -
Simple or Surgical? Choosing the Right Kind of Tooth Extraction
posted: May 01, 2016.
There are instances when a general dentist will remove (extract) a problem tooth. At other times, though, the same dentist may refer a patient needing an extraction to an Read more -
Surgically Accessing Sinuses can Help Grow New Bone for Implants
posted: Apr. 23, 2016.
Dental implants are by far the best way to replace missing teeth. But they do more than improve your smile: they can restore your ability to eat, chew and Read more -
Find Out Why You or Your Partner Snores - it may be Sleep Apnea
posted: Apr. 15, 2016.
If your sleeping partner snores, it could be more than an annoyance: it could be a sign of sleep apnea. This occurs when air flow into the lungs becomes Read more -
Put an End to Uncomfortable and Embarrassing Cracked Mouth Corners
posted: Apr. 07, 2016.
We’ve all had physical ailments that were more irritating than serious. The problem of skin cracking at the corners of the mouth fits into that category. Both dentists and dermatologists Read more -
White Spots on Your Teeth After Braces May Be An Early Sign of Enamel Loss
posted: Mar. 30, 2016.
After months of treatment we’ve removed your braces and your new smile emerges. Upon closer view, however, you notice a number of chalky white spots on your teeth. These pale Read more -
Bone, Gums and Implants - Keeping a Healthy Balance for a Beautiful Smile
posted: Mar. 22, 2016.
Restoring a smile with implants involves more than the surgical procedure itself. We must also take into consideration the quality of the bone they’re placed into and the gums Read more -
There's Still Hope for a Re-Infected Tooth After Root Canal Treatment
posted: Mar. 14, 2016.
Most first-time root canal treatments achieve their purpose in saving an internally decayed tooth and extending its life to match those of the patient’s non-decayed teeth. Occasionally, though, a Read more -
Cosmetic Gum Surgery Can Help Restore Lost Tissues Around Teeth
posted: Mar. 13, 2016.
Your gums can take a lot — they’re resilient and they endure a variety of abrasive foods over a lifetime. But resilience isn’t the same as invulnerability: your gums Read more -
The Type of Mouthrinse you use Could be Doing More Than Freshen Breath
posted: Mar. 05, 2016.
As a regular part of your daily hygiene you may be using a mouthrinse — or “mouthwash” — mainly to keep your mouth feeling fresh and clean. Some mouthrinses, Read more