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Removing Teeth Might Make It Easier To Straighten a Smile
posted: May 13, 2022.
Dentists remove millions of teeth each year, often because of tooth decay or gum disease. But disease isn't the only reason—a tooth extraction might make it easier to straighten a Read more -
You May Need a Different Treatment Approach to Clear Up This Facial Rash
posted: May 03, 2022.
We all value clear skin as a sign of health and vitality—and attractive facial skin certainly enhances a beautiful smile. So, when a rash or other skin outbreak mars our Read more -
Both Tooth Decay or Gum Disease Could Become Something Far Worse
posted: Apr. 23, 2022.
While mouth pain can certainly get your attention, what exactly hurts may be difficult to identify. It might seem to emanate from a single tooth, or a group of teeth. Read more -
Limit Acidic Beverages to Protect Your Child's Tooth Enamel from Erosion
posted: Apr. 13, 2022.
Tooth enamel erosion is a serious issue for many children that can result in permanent impairment of oral health. The problem isn’t just bacterial acid that causes tooth decay — Read more -
Although It's Often a Long Road, You Can Find Lasting Relief From TMD
posted: Apr. 03, 2022.
If you've been diagnosed with a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), you're likely no stranger to pain and dysfunction. And not just with your jaw joints: In a survey of approximately Read more -
Don't let Gum Disease - the 'Other Dental Disease' - Rob you of Your Smile
posted: Mar. 24, 2022.
There's a lot of emphasis — well-placed, of course — on preventing and treating tooth decay. But there's another dental disease just as dangerous to your oral health and nearly Read more -
Sealants Could Protect Your Child's Teeth From Future Problems
posted: Mar. 14, 2022.
Teeth lost to tooth decay can have devastating consequences for a child’s dental health. Not only can it disrupt their current nutrition, speech and social interaction, it can also skew Read more -
While Treating Dental Disease, Protecting Good Bacteria is a High Priority
posted: Mar. 04, 2022.
You can't rid your body of the trillions of bacteria that inhabit it—nor would you want to. Many of the thousands of species taking up residence in and around you Read more -
Getting a New 'Tooth in a Day' Will Depend on Your Bone Health
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.
If you know anyone with a dental implant, you may know it can be a long process in getting one. Several weeks or months can pass between removing the old Read more -
Brush or Floss First? Here's What You Need to Know to Decide
posted: Feb. 12, 2022.
If you like conundrums like "Which came first? The chicken or the egg?", then you may enjoy this one: "Which should you do first, brush or floss?"Both of these oral Read more -
Understanding Dental Insurance: The 3 Types of Plans
posted: Feb. 02, 2022.
Health insurance is an important part of life, helping to even out the high costs of medical treatment. Without it, many of us would find it extremely difficult to financially Read more -
Periodontal Surgery may be Needed to Halt Gum Disease and Encourage Healing
posted: Jan. 23, 2022.
There’s only one way to effectively halt the progressive damage of periodontal (gum) disease — completely remove the bacterial plaque and hardened deposits (calculus) from above and below the gum Read more -
Air Abrasion: an Effective and More Comfortable Alternative to the Dental Drill
posted: Jan. 13, 2022.
Fillings are essential for saving decayed teeth and restoring much of their strength and function. And, with contemporary tooth-colored fillings that approach the strength of traditional metal amalgam now available, Read more -
Even if You're an Adult, You Can Still Have a Straighter Smile
posted: Jan. 03, 2022.
As you get older, you may find yourself regretting things from your youth: getting that tattoo with your (ex) lover's name; giving up on piano lessons; or, not investing in Read more -
Lasers Adding New Precision and Efficiency to Root Canal Treatments
posted: Dec. 24, 2021.
Root canal treatments are an essential part of dental care — countless teeth with deep decay would be lost each year without it. Now, this traditional dental care procedure is Read more -
OTC Pain Relievers Usually Enough to Relieve Post-Procedure Mouth Discomfort
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.
Because the mouth is one of the most sensitive areas of the body, we go to great lengths to eliminate pain and discomfort associated with dental work. Anesthesia, both local Read more