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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 -
Air Abrasion Offers a More Pleasant Dental Office Experience than Drills
posted: Mar. 02, 2015.
For years preparing teeth for fillings or other restorations has required the use of a drill. Although quite effective in removing decayed structure and preparing the tooth for bonding, Read more -
Periodontal Surgery may be Needed to Halt Gum Disease and Encourage Healing
posted: Feb. 27, 2015.
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 Read more -
How to Help Yourself Avoid Stained Teeth
posted: Feb. 19, 2015.
There are many ways to brighten and whiten teeth if they become dull and stained; but if you know the causes of staining on teeth, you may be able Read more -
A Royal Fix
posted: Feb. 11, 2015.
So you’re tearing up the dance floor at a friend’s wedding, when all of a sudden one of your pals lands an accidental blow to your face — chipping Read more -
Take Positive Action with Your Child's Thumb-Sucking Habit
posted: Feb. 03, 2015.
As a parent you’re concerned with a number of issues involving your child’s health, not the least of which involves their teeth. One of the most common is thumb-sucking. While Read more -
Implant-Supported Dentures - a Better Fit with Excessive Bone Loss
posted: Jan. 26, 2015.
Some patients who wear dentures face a kind of Catch-22: their denture fit may have loosened and become uncomfortable over time due to continued bone loss, yet the same Read more -
Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Dentures
posted: Jan. 23, 2015.
Since as many as 26 percent of older U.S. adults have lost all their teeth, there are a large number Americans who wear full removable dentures, also known as Read more