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Orthodontics Could be in Your Smile Makeover Plan
posted: Jun. 26, 2015.
When considering “smile makeover” options, it’s easy to focus on whitening, veneers or implants — techniques and materials focused mainly on the teeth and gums. But if you don’t Read more -
Five Things to Know About Bleeding Gums
posted: Jun. 18, 2015.
Did you ever brush your teeth and find that your gums were bleeding slightly? This unwelcome discovery is more common than you might think — and it might have Read more -
There are Various Ways to Treat Sensitivity - Depending on its Cause
posted: Jun. 10, 2015.
You may be among the one in three Americans who suffer from the pain of tooth sensitivity. Before attempting treatment, though, we must first identify the cause. Your teeth are Read more -
Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
posted: Jun. 02, 2015.
Fans of the primetime TV show The Middle were delighted to see that high school senior Sue, played by Eden Sher, finally got her braces off at the start Read more -
Attention to Detail Crucial to a Beautiful Smile Supported by Dental Implants
posted: May 25, 2015.
Installing dental implants involves more than the mechanics of placing them into the jawbone. Ultimate success — a natural and beautiful smile — requires painstaking attention to detail and Read more -
Although Rare, Allergic Reactions to the Metal in Implants Could be a Concern
posted: May 24, 2015.
You’re considering dental implants and you’ve done your homework: you know they’re considered the best tooth replacements available prized for durability and life-likeness. But you do have one concern Read more -
A Smile Makeover is a Transforming Experience
posted: May 16, 2015.
The term “makeover” is a powerful word in today’s society. It’s used for a variety of things — hair, body, lawn — that need more than a different style, Read more -
John Stamos, Britney Spears, and How to Relax During Dental Treatment
posted: May 08, 2015.
We're always tickled to see dentists represented in popular culture, especially when portrayed by an actor as handsome as John Stamos. On the hit television show Glee, Stamos played Read more -
Protect Your Veneers With a Few Common Sense Precautions
posted: Apr. 30, 2015.
Porcelain veneers are a proven way to achieve a new smile. Composed of thin layers of dental porcelain and other materials laminated together to form one life-like unit, veneers Read more -
Finding and Treating a Cracked Tooth Early is Key to its Survival
posted: Apr. 22, 2015.
While most tooth loss stems from dental disease or injury, another major cause is a condition known as cracked tooth syndrome. What begins as a microscopic crack in an Read more -
Fixed or Removable: Deciding Which Implant-Supported Bridge is Best for You
posted: Apr. 14, 2015.
Although dental implants are best known as single tooth replacements, they can actually play a role in multiple or complete tooth loss (edentulism) restorations. While replacing multiple teeth with Read more -
Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
posted: Apr. 06, 2015.
Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed Read more -
FAQs About Calming Your Fears With Oral Sedation Dentistry
posted: Apr. 03, 2015.
What is oral sedation dentistry? If you become frightened and anxious when facing a dental appointment or procedure, sedatives (also called “anxiolytics” meaning they dissolve anxiety), can completely transform Read more -
Designing A New Smile. What's involved?
posted: Mar. 26, 2015.
Quiz: What Is Smile Design? All cultures worldwide recognize a smile as positive nonverbal communication. Yet many people are insecure about the way their smile looks. Modern cosmetic dentistry can Read more -
Teens May Need a Temporary Replacement for Missing Teeth
posted: Mar. 18, 2015.
Tooth replacement at any age is a challenge, but especially for teenagers. Dental implants in particular may not be possible yet for teens or young adults whose jaws are Read more -
The Tiger and Mike Tyson's Teeth
posted: Mar. 10, 2015.
Mike Tyson's gap-toothed smile is part of athlete-turned-celebrity's signature look. During his two-decade career as a professional boxer, the former heavyweight champion has been known for both giving — Read more