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FAQs: Keeping Your Mouth Healthy After Gum Disease Treatment
posted: Oct. 18, 2015.
Surgical treatment for periodontal (gum) disease can go a long way toward restoring your mouth to good health; however, it does not change your susceptibility to the disease. That’s Read more -
Don't Delay Treatment of Gum Disease
posted: Oct. 10, 2015.
Periodontal (gum) disease is a bacterial infection, which if left untreated could cause gum recession, bone loss and eventually tooth loss. Caused mainly by plaque left on tooth surfaces Read more -
Preventive Care for Your Child is a Partnership between You and Your Dentist
posted: Oct. 02, 2015.
Like the rest of their bodies, children’s teeth and mouth are on a rapid development track. By the time they’re young adults, they will have had two sets of Read more -
America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
posted: Sep. 24, 2015.
A recent episode of “America’s Got Talent” featured an engaging 93-year-old strongman called The Mighty Atom Jr. The mature muscleman’s stunt: moving a full-sized car (laden with his Read more -
The Perils of a Loose Permanent Tooth - and What to do About it
posted: Sep. 16, 2015.
A loose baby tooth is normal and expected; a loose permanent tooth is quite another matter: it’s an advanced sign of disease that could lead to losing the tooth. The Read more -
Weighing the Pros and Cons of Teeth Whitening
posted: Sep. 08, 2015.
Transforming your smile doesn’t necessarily require complex treatments like orthodontics, dental implants or porcelain veneers. Sometimes a little brightness can mean all the difference in the world. Bleaching (or teeth Read more -
5 Tips to Keeping a Healthy Mouth During Your College Years
posted: Aug. 31, 2015.
Many recent high school graduates will soon begin their first year in college, and for many it will be their first time living away from home. But with the Read more -
No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
posted: Aug. 30, 2015.
Sure, it’s big news when celebs tweet selfies from the dental office… if you’re still living in the 20th century. But in Hollywood today, it’s harder to say who Read more -
More Pros Are Using Mouthguards...So Should You!
posted: Aug. 22, 2015.
When he isn’t among the ten players vying for position on the basketball court, Cole Aldrich of the New York Knicks sometimes lets his dangle behind one ear. Mason Read more -
Three Things You May Not Know About Root Canal Treatments
posted: Aug. 14, 2015.
The term “root canal” is a part of our social lexicon, and not always with a positive meaning. But contrary to its negative reputation, a root canal treatment can Read more -
Crown Lengthening Opens up New Teeth Restoration Possibilities
posted: Aug. 06, 2015.
A crown — a life-like “cap” made of dental porcelain that permanently covers an existing tooth — is an effective way to restore a still-viable decayed or broken tooth’s Read more -
Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
posted: Jul. 29, 2015.
For major-league slugger Giancarlo Stanton, 2014 was a record-breaking year. After the baseball season ended, he signed a 13-year, $325 million contract with the Miami Marlins — the biggest Read more -
Effective Oral Hygiene is Key to Disease Prevention While Wearing Braces
posted: Jul. 21, 2015.
While braces are a tried and true method for achieving a more attractive smile, they may also give rise to problems with dental disease. This is because their hardware Read more -
Easing the Pain and Discomfort of Canker Sores
posted: Jul. 13, 2015.
If you occasionally experience small sores in the softer tissues of your mouth, you may have aphthous ulcers or better known as canker sores. While rarely a health concern, Read more -
Treating Gum Abscesses and the Underlying Gum Disease
posted: Jul. 12, 2015.
If you have periodontal (gum) disease, you’ve no doubt experienced red and swollen gums. If, however, you notice an especially inflamed area next to a tooth, you may have Read more -
Even Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence Aren't Immune From Bad Breath!
posted: Jul. 04, 2015.
Exchanging passionate kisses with big-screen star Jennifer Lawrence might sound like a dream come true. But according to Liam Hemsworth, her Hunger Games co-star, it could also be a Read more