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Talk With Your Dentist About Antibiotic Therapy Before Implant Surgery
posted: Jun. 23, 2021.
Dental implants are far and away the most “tooth-like” restoration available today for missing teeth. Not only do they look real, they also mimic dental anatomy in replacing the tooth Read more -
Improving a 'Gummy Smile' Depends on its Cause
posted: Jun. 13, 2021.
A “gummy” smile, in which the upper gums are too prominent, is a common condition. There are several causes for gummy smiles — determining which one is the first step Read more -
Changes Coming in the Use of Antibiotics in Dentistry
posted: Jun. 03, 2021.
In a little over a century, antibiotics have changed the face of healthcare. We no longer fear cholera, strep throat or even a small cut as our forebears did a Read more -
Your Teenager may need to Wait on an Implant for a Missing Tooth
posted: May 24, 2021.
Waiting is part of life for a teenager: waiting to get a driver’s license, to graduate high school or to leave home and stretch their wings. A teenager with lost Read more -
FAQ: Interceptive Orthodontics for Children
posted: May 14, 2021.
Have you heard about interceptive orthodontics? This type of early intervention could benefit perhaps 10–20% of children who need orthodontic treatment, making a positive impact on tooth and jaw development, Read more -
Don't Be Wary of a Root Canal - Here's How It Could Save Your Tooth
posted: May 04, 2021.
Here's the bad news: One of your teeth has tooth decay. But here's even worse news: The decay has entered the pulp and root canals in the heart of the Read more -
Getting Dental Implants Requires Minor Surgery
posted: Apr. 24, 2021.
Dental implants are best known as restorations for single missing teeth. But there’s more to them than that—they can also be used to support and secure removable dentures or fixed Read more -
Follow These 4 Tips for More Comfortable Eating With Chronic Jaw Pain
posted: Apr. 14, 2021.
Eating is like breathing: We often do it without much thought. But if you suffer from chronic jaw pain, every bite can get your attention—and not in a good way. Read more -
Here's Why X-Rays are a Safe Practice With Children
posted: Apr. 04, 2021.
X-rays are so interwoven into dental care that we often don't think twice about them. Even so, we shouldn't take this invisible form of radiation lightly—regular exposure at high levels Read more -
Proper Cleaning Techniques can Help you Control Chronic Bad Breath
posted: Mar. 25, 2021.
We all experience the occasional bout of bad breath from dry mouth or after eating certain foods. Chronic halitosis, on the other hand, could have an underlying health cause like Read more -
Start Early with Your Baby's Dental Care
posted: Mar. 15, 2021.
You can't go wrong with an early start caring for your child's teeth and gums. In fact, dental care should begin in earnest when their first tooth appears.You should begin Read more -
A New Dental Pain Management Approach Reduces the Need for Narcotics
posted: Mar. 05, 2021.
Narcotics have long played an important role in easing severe pain caused by disease, trauma or treatment. Healthcare professionals, including dentists, continue to prescribe them as a matter of course.But Read more -
Are Lasers for Gum Disease Treatment in Our Future?
posted: Feb. 23, 2021.
One of the most important revolutions in healthcare in recent decades is the increasing use of lasers. Now, laser technology is making a showing in dental care for the treatment Read more -
Preventing Gum Disease Could Help More Than Your Teeth and Gums
posted: Feb. 13, 2021.
The top cause for adult tooth loss isn't decay or trauma—it's periodontal (gum) disease. The disease may begin with the gums, but it can ultimately damage underlying bone enough to Read more -
Why Early Dental Visits Could Brighten Your Child's Dental Health Future
posted: Feb. 03, 2021.
By the time your child reaches their first birthday, they may have only a handful of primary teeth. So, should you schedule their first dental visit or wait until they're Read more -
Lasers for Gum Disease Treatment are Just as Effective as Conventional Surgery
posted: Jan. 24, 2021.
When fighting periodontal (gum) disease, it’s often necessary to go deep into “enemy” territory — below the gum line — to remove bacterial plaque, a thin film of built up Read more