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Don't Be Wary of a Root Canal - Here's How It Could Save Your Tooth
posted: Jun. 01, 2021.
Here's the bad news: One of your teeth has tooth decay. But here's even worse news: The decay has entered the pulp and root canals in the heart of Read more -
Sedation Can Help an Anxious Child Relax During Dental Treatment
posted: May 27, 2021.
There are different ways to ease a child's potential nervousness with dental visits, like starting those visits around their first birthday or seeing a pediatric dentist who specializes in Read more -
3 Tips to Make Mealtimes More Enjoyable With TMD
posted: May 22, 2021.
Dinnertime is a great opportunity to enjoy not only your meal, but also the company of friends and family. But a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) can drain the pleasure Read more -
Gum Disease Could Impact More Than Your Oral Health
posted: May 17, 2021.
Preventing periodontal (gum) disease not only preserves your teeth and gums, it might also benefit the rest of your health. There's growing evidence that gum disease has links to Read more -
Here are a Few Options for Managing Dental Treatment Costs
posted: May 12, 2021.
In an ideal world, your family's dental needs would mesh seamlessly with the family budget. Alas, it's not always that way, and it can often be a head scratcher Read more -
What You Can Do To Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
posted: May 07, 2021.
So, when should you begin taking measures to prevent tooth decay in your child's teeth? When their teeth first begin to show? When all of their primary (baby) teeth Read more -
Saving a Diseased Tooth Rather Than Replacing It Could Be the Better Option
posted: May 02, 2021.
"Debit or credit?" "Buy or rent?" "Paper or plastic?" Decisions, decisions. It's great to have more than one good option, but it can also provoke a lot of thought Read more -
Knowing How the Mouth and Face Grow Can Improve Bite Treatment
posted: Apr. 27, 2021.
Correcting a bite problem involves more than applying braces. Orthodontists must consider a wide range of factors, including the type of bite problem involved, complications like impacted or missing Read more -
4 Ways Alcohol Could Affect Your Oral Health
posted: Apr. 22, 2021.
Fermented and distilled beverages have been a part of human culture for millennia. They help us celebrate the joys of life and the companionship of family and friends. But Read more -
Why Early Dental Visits Could Brighten Your Child's Dental Health Future
posted: Apr. 17, 2021.
By the time your child reaches their first birthday, they may have only a handful of primary teeth. So, should you schedule their first dental visit or wait until Read more -
We May Be Able To Treat Some Bite Problems Early
posted: Apr. 12, 2021.
In any given year, 4 million tweens and teens are in the process of having their teeth straightened with braces or clear aligners. It's so common we tend to Read more -
Frequent Sinus Infections? Take a Trip to Your Dentist
posted: Apr. 07, 2021.
If you suffer frequent sinus infections, you might want to see a dentist. No, really—your recurring sinusitis might stem from a decayed tooth. Tooth decay can start as a cavity, Read more -
Treating Tooth Sensitivity Depends on Its Cause
posted: Apr. 02, 2021.
A scoop of ice cream is one of life's little pleasures. But for one in three Americans, it could be something altogether different—an excruciating pain when cold ice cream meets Read more -
Not Getting a Good Night's Sleep? Your Dentist May Be Able to Help
posted: Mar. 28, 2021.
If you live an average lifespan, you'll spend more than 200,000 hours in blissful slumber. It's not a waste, though: You absolutely need this much sleep to maintain optimum Read more -
This Orthodontic Device Could Stop a Poor Bite From Developing
posted: Mar. 23, 2021.
“Orthodontic treatment” and “braces” almost seem like synonymous terms. But while braces certainly are orthodontic, it isn't the only tool in an orthodontist's toolkit. A good example is a device Read more -
Include These Important Nutrients on Your Dinner Plate for Stronger, Healthier Teeth
posted: Mar. 18, 2021.
“Personalize Your Plate” is the theme for this year's National Nutrition Month in March, sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It means there isn't a single diet Read more