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Tooth Troubles for NBA Star Isaiah Thomas
posted: Dec 11, 2019.
All eyes were on Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas in Game 1 of the second-round NBA Playoff series against the Washington Wizards — and not just because he scored Read more -
Reduce Your Oral Cancer Risk with Better Diet and Lifestyle Choices
posted: Dec 01, 2019.
You probably know practicing healthy dietary and lifestyle habits can help prevent tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. But good habits could also lower your risk for a more dangerous Read more -
Put an End to Bad Oral Habits to Slow the Rate of Tooth Wear
posted: Nov 21, 2019.
While tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease destroy more teeth than any other causes, both of these diseases are largely preventable with proper oral hygiene and dental treatment. It’s more Read more -
Get Your Vitamins the Natural Way for Optimum Dental Health
posted: Nov 11, 2019.
Along with daily oral hygiene and regular dental visits, a balanced and nutritious diet is another key part of great oral health. The foods you eat can have a profound Read more -
Stay Vigilant with Oral Hygiene to Avoid Another Bout of Gum Disease
posted: Nov 01, 2019.
Treating advanced periodontal (gum) disease takes time. If you have this destructive disease, it wouldn’t be uncommon for you to undergo several cleaning sessions to remove plaque from tooth and Read more -
Cone Beam Imaging Adds New Benefits to X-Ray Diagnostics
posted: Oct 22, 2019.
Your dental care wouldn’t be the same without the use of x-rays. Finding and treating tooth decay and other diseases early is a key part of maintaining good dental health, Read more -
You May Need to Postpone an Upcoming Dental Visit if You Have Shingles
posted: Oct 12, 2019.
Chicken pox is a common viral infection that usually occurs during childhood. Although the disease symptoms only last a short time, the virus that caused it may remain, lying dormant Read more -
There Are a Lot of Bacteria in Your Mouth but Only a Few Mean You Harm
posted: Oct 02, 2019.
Say “bacteria,” especially in the same sentence with “disease” or “infection,” and you may trigger an immediate stampede for the hand sanitizer. The last thing most people want is to Read more -
Disease Detection - Saliva's New Role
posted: Sep 22, 2019.
For over a century now, health providers have depended on blood and urine samples to diagnose many forms of disease. Very soon, though, we may routinely use a different bodily Read more -
Stains from Within a Tooth Require Professional Whitening
posted: Sep 12, 2019.
Whether performed in a dental office or using a home kit, teeth whitening applications are quite effective for bleaching exterior (extrinsic) stains on enamel surfaces. But what if your discoloration Read more -
Here's What You Can Do to Avoid Gum Disease
posted: Sep 02, 2019.
Here's an alarming statistic: Nearly half of adults over 30—and 70% over 65—are affected by periodontal (gum) disease. It's sobering because if not caught and treated early, gum disease can Read more -
New Materials Add Strength to Veneers' Beautiful Life-Likeness
posted: Aug 23, 2019.
With exciting innovations in cosmetic dentistry over the last few decades, we can now transform nearly any unattractive smile. One of the best and most cost-effective of these is the Read more -
Dentures Still an Effective Restoration for Total Tooth Loss
posted: Aug 13, 2019.
After a long struggle with dental disease, you have finally lost the last of your remaining teeth. Like over a quarter of Americans in their 60s and 70s, this unfortunate Read more -
Preventing Decay in Primary Teeth Promises Better Health Now and Later
posted: Aug 03, 2019.
True or false: there’s no cause for concern about tooth decay until your child’s permanent teeth erupt. False—decayed primary teeth can lead to potentially serious consequences later in life. Although “baby” teeth Read more -
Anchorage Tools Help Orthodontists Correct Complex Bite Problems
posted: Jul 24, 2019.
While braces are often the stars for straightening smiles, they're not the only cast members in an orthodontic production. Orthodontists occasionally turn to other appliances if the bite problem is Read more -
Early Orthodontic Techniques Could Stop Growing Bite Problems
posted: Jun 13, 2019.
The longer many health problems go on, the worse they become. Treating them as early as possible could stop or slow their development.That holds true for poor bites: while we Read more