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Stay Hydrated in Winter for Better Year-Round Oral Hygiene
posted: Jan. 26, 2019.
Whether you live in the snow belt or the sunny south, the winter season often means a change in the weather. In many places, the sun isn't as strong Read more -
3 Ways Orthodontic Techniques Could Prevent a Poor Bite
posted: Jan. 16, 2019.
While orthodontists can effectively correct most poor bites (malocclusions), some can be quite complex requiring much time and expense. But there's good news—we often don't have to wait on Read more -
Want to Keep Enjoying Winter Sports? Wear a Mouthguard!
posted: Jan. 06, 2019.
What's your favorite winter sport? For some, it's all about swooshing down a snowy trail on skis, a board, or a sled. For others, the main attraction is skating Read more -
Neil Patrick Harris: What the Oscars Host Treasures Most
posted: Dec. 27, 2018.
A few days before the Oscars, Vanity Fair magazine asked Academy Awards host Neil Patrick Harris to name his most treasured possession. Was it his Tony award statuette for Read more -
Lasers Could be the Future for Gum Disease Treatment
posted: Dec. 17, 2018.
We’ve developed a number of effective treatments for periodontal (gum) disease. Depending on how far and deep a patient’s infection has advanced, treatment can be quite invasive and even Read more -
Simple or Surgical? Choosing the Right Kind of Tooth Extraction
posted: Dec. 07, 2018.
There are instances when a general dentist will remove (extract) a problem tooth. At other times, though, the same dentist may refer a patient needing an extraction to an Read more -
Don't Let GERD Ruin Your Teeth's Health
posted: Nov. 27, 2018.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder that can lead to a number of serious health problems. One of them, tooth erosion, could ruin your dental health. Your stomach Read more -
Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
posted: Nov. 17, 2018.
For anyone else, having a tooth accidentally knocked out while practicing a dance routine would be a very big deal. But not for Dancing With The Stars contestant Noah Read more -
Moderate Your Child's Juice Drinking to Lower Tooth Decay Risk
posted: Nov. 07, 2018.
Along with daily brushing and flossing, limiting your child’s sugar consumption is an important way to prevent tooth decay. We all know the usual suspects: candy, sugar-added snacks and Read more -
No Need to Fret Over Implant Surgery
posted: Oct. 28, 2018.
Are you interested in dental implants but a little hesitant about the surgery? Don’t be—this procedure to imbed an implant’s titanium post in the jawbone is relatively minor with Read more -
Dental Implants can also Support Other Traditional Restorations
posted: Oct. 18, 2018.
If you’re thinking about getting dental implants, you’re in good company. Dentists have placed more than 3 million of these popular devices since their introduction in the early 1980s. But Read more -
Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
posted: Oct. 08, 2018.
Fans of the legendary rock band Steely Dan received some sad news a few months ago: Co-founder Walter Becker died unexpectedly at the age of 67. The cause of Read more -
Have Your Loose Tooth Examined as Soon as Possible
posted: Sep. 28, 2018.
A loose permanent tooth is not a good thing—and not something you should put off having examined. That’s because a loose tooth could soon become a lost tooth. How we Read more -
Correcting a Poor Bite Improves Dental Health as Well as Smile Appearance
posted: Sep. 18, 2018.
Overbites, underbites, crossbites—these are just a few of the possible malocclusions (poor bites) you or a family member might be experiencing. But no matter which one, any malocclusion can Read more -
Keep Up Good Dental Habits in College to Protect Your Teeth and Gums
posted: Sep. 08, 2018.
Starting college is one of life’s biggest transition moments, the first time many young people can truly say they’re on their own. Their freshman year can be both exhilarating Read more -
Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
posted: Aug. 29, 2018.
Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates knows how important it is to present your best face to the world — and one of the most important features of that face Read more
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