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Your 'Toothache' Might Signal a Problem Other Than in Your Mouth
posted: Aug. 07, 2020.
You expect a decayed tooth, a fracture or a gum infection to be the cause for that toothache causing you grief. Sometimes, though, the answer may be “none of the Read more -
Immediate Implants Help you Avoid Disruptions in Your Appearance
posted: Jul. 28, 2020.
Dental implants are widely recognized as the best tooth replacement option available. For most people, though, it’s a long process: after a tooth is extracted the socket is allowed to Read more -
Think You Have Sleep Apnea? Find Out for Sure to Get the Right Treatment
posted: Jul. 18, 2020.
Fatigue, irritability and family complaints about snoring — all tell-tale signs you may have sleep apnea. There’s more to this condition than being grouchy the next day — the long-term Read more -
Floss First or Brush First? You Be the Judge
posted: Jul. 08, 2020.
Brushing and flossing are two of the best things you can do to fight dental disease and maintain healthy teeth and gums.Or is it flossing and brushing? What we mean Read more -
Primary Teeth are Critical to Future Dental Health and Worth Preserving
posted: Jun. 28, 2020.
Ask any kid and they'll tell you just how valuable "baby" teeth really are—out of the mouth, of course, and under their pillow awaiting a transaction with the Tooth Fairy. Read more -
Erosion and Other Problems may be Signs of Bulimia
posted: Jun. 18, 2020.
The mouth isn’t an island unto itself — problems there may be indicative of deeper physical or emotional issues. The condition of a family member’s teeth and gums, for example, Read more -
What You Should Know About Antibiotic Therapy Before Implant Surgery
posted: Jun. 08, 2020.
Placing a dental implant within the jawbone requires a surgical procedure. For most people it’s a relatively minor affair, but for some with certain health conditions it might be otherwise. Read more -
How to Handle 3 Common Injuries to Your Child's Mouth
posted: May 29, 2020.
Once they learn to walk, there's no stopping most children. Sometimes it can be a little jarring, as when you discover your toddler on top of the kitchen counter reaching Read more -
3 Reasons a Root Canal Treatment Might Fail and What You Can Do About It
posted: May 19, 2020.
It's not an exaggeration to say the modern root canal treatment has saved millions of teeth over the last century. Without this procedure, there's not a lot we can do Read more -
Follow These Common Sense Steps When Your Child has a Toothache
posted: May 09, 2020.
A child's toothache is no fun for either the child or the parent. But if you're faced with this situation, don't panic — unless they have a fever or you Read more -
Anchorage Devices Provide More Accuracy, Less Treatment Time for Braces
posted: Apr. 29, 2020.
Braces are a common part of many teenagers’ life experience — but not every bite problem is alike. Sometimes, there’s a need for accurately moving only a few teeth while Read more -
Artificial Sweeteners Could Help You Reduce the Risk of Dental Disease
posted: Apr. 19, 2020.
We’re all familiar with “naughty” and “nice” lists for food: “nice” items are beneficial or at least harmless; on the other hand, those on the “naughty” list are not and Read more -
Baby Your Teeth and Gums During Pregnancy
posted: Apr. 09, 2020.
For a healthy pregnancy, it helps to have healthy teeth and gums. In fact, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) encourages its members to advise expectant moms to Read more -
Topical Fluoride Offers a Protective Boost to Children at High Risk for Decay
posted: Mar. 30, 2020.
You're doing all the right things helping your child avoid tooth decay: daily brushing and flossing, regular dental visits and a low-sugar diet. But although occurrences are low, they're still Read more -
Treating "Burning Mouth" Depends on What's Triggering it
posted: Mar. 20, 2020.
There's a burning sensation in your mouth even though you haven't had anything hot to eat or drink. It's an experience you've had for years, often accompanied by mouth dryness, Read more -
A Stainless Steel Crown Could Extend the Life of a Primary Molar
posted: Mar. 10, 2020.
One of the key elements in a child’s development is their first set of teeth. Although primary (“baby”) teeth last only a few years, they’re critically important for enabling a Read more