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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 -
Getting a New 'Tooth in a Day' Will Depend on Your Bone Health
posted: Jun 03, 2019.
If you know anyone with a dental implant, you may know it can be a long process in getting one. Several weeks or months can pass between removing the old Read more -
A Smile Makeover is a Transforming Experience
posted: May 24, 2019.
The term “makeover” is a powerful word in today’s society. It’s used for a variety of things — hair, body, lawn — that need more than a different style, a Read more -
Adult Tooth Root Resorption is a Serious Issue that Requires Prompt Action
posted: May 14, 2019.
Tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease pose the most common dangers to dental health. But there are some rare conditions that can also place teeth at risk to be on Read more -
Root Canal Therapy Might Just Save Your Tooth!
posted: May 04, 2019.
May is National Save Your Tooth Month, and tooth decay is a leading cause of lost teeth. It all begins with oral bacteria growing rapidly in built-up deposits of dental Read more -
Drawing Impacted Teeth into the Open can Restore a Smile
posted: Apr 24, 2019.
You don’t have to be a dental professional to appreciate a beautiful smile. Likewise, you’ll also know when something’s not quite right with one.Such can be the case when a Read more -
4 Things to Avoid if You Want to Support Your Child's Dental Development
posted: Apr 14, 2019.
Your child's oral development generates considerable changes during their "growing up" years. There are a number of things you can do to help support their development—but also things you shouldn't.Here Read more