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Could a Dental Bridge Be a Better Choice Than Implants?
posted: Feb. 26, 2021.
What a difference forty years can make: Dental bridges once occupied the top spot for choices to replace missing teeth until the arrival of dental implants in the 1980s. Read more -
Some Bite Problems May Require the Help of Other Tools in Conjunction With Braces
posted: Feb. 21, 2021.
If you're into social media, you might have run across the idea that there's nothing to straightening your teeth. According to some SM influencers, you can even do it Read more -
How You Can Prevent Teeth Grinding From Damaging Your Oral Health
posted: Feb. 16, 2021.
Life has changed dramatically over the centuries. But although our ancient forebears wouldn't recognize much of our modern world, they would be well acquainted with one particular oral habit Read more -
Gum Recession Can Rob You of Your Smile and Your Dental Health Too
posted: Feb. 11, 2021.
If it seems like your teeth are getting longer as you get older, it's unlikely they're magically growing. More likely, your gums are shrinking or receding from your teeth. Read more -
What To Do and Not Do for These 3 Common Childhood Dental Problems
posted: Feb. 06, 2021.
Knowing what to do—and what not to do—when your child is sick can greatly affect their health and well-being. That's especially true with dental problems. Here then are some Dos Read more -
Infection Control at the Dental Office Isn't Something New
posted: Feb. 01, 2021.
In the midst of the current global pandemic, we're all focused on staying healthy and avoiding infection. For many, their first thought before resuming any regular activity is, “Will Read more -
Your Food's Micronutrients Make a Difference in Your Dental Health
posted: Jan. 27, 2021.
When you were a kid, a plate of green beans or carrots probably seemed less appealing than a handful of cookies or a bowl of ice cream. Mom or Read more -
Help Your Dentures and Your Health by Taking Them Out at Night
posted: Jan. 22, 2021.
Dentures have come a long way since George Washington's time. Today, they're more comfortable, more secure and more lifelike than our first president's famous hippopotamus ivory appliance. But one thing Read more -
Your Gums Need Extra Care After Periodontal Disease
posted: Jan. 17, 2021.
We all benefit from regular dental care, regardless of our state of oral health. But if you've experienced periodontal (gum) disease, those regular dental visits are even more important Read more -
Tips for Winter Tooth Sensitivity
posted: Jan. 12, 2021.
If a breath of crisp winter air makes you say, “Ouch!” you're not alone. According to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, one of Read more -
Hoping to Show Your Smile Again in 2021? Be Sure You're Ready
posted: Jan. 07, 2021.
As part of the fight against COVID-19, many of us have been wearing some form of face mask in public for most of 2020. While it's intended for good, Read more -
Topical Fluoride Could Boost Your Child's Avoidance of Tooth Decay
posted: Jan. 02, 2021.
Tooth decay is perhaps the biggest danger your child's teeth can face. Not only can it rob them of primary teeth now, but the loss of teeth at this Read more -
Don't Let Bad Breath Ruin Your Date Under the Mistletoe
posted: Dec. 28, 2020.
Most of us have no clue how the ancient holiday tradition of kissing under the mistletoe originated—but it sure doesn't stop us from keeping the tradition alive! Yet although Read more -
Local Anesthesia Makes for a More Pleasant and Pain-Free Dental Experience
posted: Dec. 23, 2020.
You know you should see the dentist about that nagging tooth or gum problem, but you keep putting it off. Truth be told, you're a little nervous that your Read more -
Smoking Could Increase the Risk of an Implant Failure
posted: Dec. 18, 2020.
Although they can be expensive upfront, dental implants often prove to be a wise investment in the long-term. With a success rate that outperforms other teeth replacement restorations, dental Read more -
Age Doesn't Have to Stop You From Straightening Your Smile
posted: Dec. 13, 2020.
Cowboys wear Stetsons; ballerinas wear tutus; and teenagers wear…braces. At least that's the popular conception. In actuality, one in five orthodontic patients is an adult, a number that continues to Read more