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It's Spring Cleaning Time...for Your Teeth!
posted: Mar. 04, 2018.
The arrival of spring often serves as inspiration to clean house and create an environment that’s bright and fresh. Here at the dental office, we can do the same Read more -
Although a Challenge, Chronically Ill Children Need Tooth Decay Prevention
posted: Feb. 17, 2018.
Families of children with chronic conditions face many challenges. One that often takes a back seat to other pressing needs is the prevention of tooth decay. But although difficult, Read more -
Get Ahead of Bite Problems with Interceptive Orthodontics
posted: Feb. 02, 2018.
At any given time some 4 million teens and pre-teens are wearing braces or other orthodontic appliances to correct a malocclusion (poor bite). While most cases are straightforward, some Read more -
2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
posted: Jan. 18, 2018.
Is a chipped tooth big news? It is if you’re Justin Bieber. When the pop singer recently posted a picture from the dental office to his instagram account, it Read more -
Your Health Could Affect the Longevity of a Dental Implant
posted: Jan. 03, 2018.
There’s a lot to like about dental implants for replacing missing teeth. Not only are they life-like, but because they replace the root they also function much like a Read more -
Gum Disease can Prevent Your Gums from Protecting Your Teeth
posted: Dec. 19, 2017.
Your mouth is a lot like the Wild West — home to millions of bacteria and other microbes, some of which are definitely not “the good guys.” But your Read more -
Change Your Smile for the Better with Porcelain Veneers
posted: Dec. 04, 2017.
Are you tired of those stained, chipped, slightly crooked or—in a word—unattractive teeth? We have an effective solution for you: cover them with life-like porcelain veneers. As the name implies, Read more -
Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
posted: Nov. 26, 2017.
When Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O’Dell set out to teach her young daughter Ashby how to brush her teeth, she knew the surest path to success would be to Read more -
An Early Orthodontic Evaluation May Alert to Developing Bite Problems
posted: Nov. 11, 2017.
Lately, you’ve noticed your young child’s primary teeth don’t appear to be coming in straight. Is it a problem? The answer to that question is best answered by an early Read more -
Sedation During Dental Visits can Reduce Anxiety
posted: Oct. 27, 2017.
Visiting the dentist for cleanings, checkups and needed dental work is one of the pillars of dental health, along with daily hygiene and a nutritious diet. But an estimated Read more -
These 3 Tasks Show How Saliva is Amazing
posted: Oct. 12, 2017.
Saliva probably doesn’t rate high on your amazement meter. You’re more likely to notice its absence and the dry irritation that results. But you might be more impressed with this Read more -
A Toothless Tiger?
posted: Sep. 27, 2017.
Let’s say you’re traveling to Italy to surprise your girlfriend, who is competing in an alpine ski race… and when you lower the scarf that’s covering your face, you Read more -
Know Your Toothpaste: How to Simplify Your Purchasing Decision
posted: Sep. 12, 2017.
Confused about which toothpaste to buy? You’re not alone — we’re all regularly confronted with multiple choices when we shop. But you can simplify your decision-making process by first remembering Read more -
Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
posted: Aug. 28, 2017.
It's no secret that many of Hollywood's brightest stars didn't start out with perfectly aligned, pearly-white teeth. And these days, plenty of celebs are willing to share their stories, Read more -
Use the Same Prevention Strategy to Defeat Tooth Decay and Gum Disease
posted: Aug. 20, 2017.
Archeologists can tell us quite a bit about our primitive ancestors. For example, because of their coarse, abrasive diet and a primitive understanding of oral hygiene, their teeth had Read more -
In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
posted: Aug. 05, 2017.
Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That's why we're so pleased to see some NFL QB's setting great examples Read more
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