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Assessing Your Risk for Severe Gum Disease
posted: Dec. 23, 2015.
We’re all susceptible to gum disease when we fail to practice effective daily brushing and flossing. But you may have a greater risk of gum disease (and more severe Read more -
Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
posted: Dec. 15, 2015.
It might seem that supermodels have a fairly easy life — except for the fact that they are expected to look perfect whenever they’re in front of a camera. Read more -
Issues to Consider Before Dental Implants
posted: Dec. 07, 2015.
With their durability, versatility and life-likeness, there’s no doubt dental implants have revolutionized teeth replacement. If you’re considering dental implants, however, there are some issues that could impact how Read more -
Dental Amalgam Continues to be a Durable and Safe Tooth Filling
posted: Dec. 06, 2015.
Recently, a number of new filling materials that mimic tooth color have come into popular use and, so far, have proven more durable than past versions. Even so, the Read more -
Don't Panic! Take Methodical Approach to Help Your Child Stop Thumb Sucking
posted: Nov. 28, 2015.
One of the most frequent concerns parents express to us is their child’s thumb or finger sucking habit. The good news, though, is that thumb sucking is a completely Read more -
Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
posted: Nov. 20, 2015.
Have you started orthodontic treatment recently? Are you having a little trouble getting used to your braces? If so, you are not alone: Everybody goes through an adjustment period Read more -
Survey Says: They'd Rather Have a Root Canal
posted: Nov. 12, 2015.
Which would you rather have — the flu or a root canal procedure? Nearly 80 percent of people recently surveyed by the American Association of Endodontists wisely chose the Read more -
Bitewing X-Rays Provide Early Detection of Tooth Decay in Back Teeth
posted: Nov. 04, 2015.
One of the most widely used forms of dental imaging is the bitewing x-ray. So called because of the shape of the device that holds the exposable film a Read more -
Test Out Your Future Look With a 'Trial Smile'
posted: Oct. 27, 2015.
Achieving a more attractive smile is often a big investment. And, like other big investments, it’s always advantageous to have the opportunity to “try it out” beforehand — especially Read more -
Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
posted: Oct. 19, 2015.
A woman as gorgeous and funny as Sofia Vergara surely planned to be a model and actress from the get-go, right? Wrong! Sofia’s first career choice actually was to Read more -
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