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A Root Canal Treatment Will Improve Your Health, Not Harm It
posted: Jan. 23, 2020.
If you’ve ever read online that root canal therapy causes cancer, don’t be alarmed—it doesn’t. What it does do is save a deeply decayed tooth that might otherwise be Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Do You Have Adequate Bone to Support an Implant?
posted: Jan. 13, 2020.
Besides their life-likeness, implants are also prized for their high success rate. More than ninety-five percent of implants continue to function effectively after ten years. Implants’ advanced technology explains some Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Uncovering Early Gum Disease Through Periodontal Probing
posted: Jan. 03, 2020.
How do you know if you have periodontal (gum) disease? Sometimes your gums will tell you—when they’re red, swollen or bleed easily. But your gums can also look and feel Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
posted: Dec. 24, 2019.
Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates knows how important it is to present your best face to the world — and one of the most important features of that face Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How Implants Might Improve Bone Health With Dentures
posted: Dec. 14, 2019.
Think dental implants only replace individual teeth? Think again—this premier technology can also support other kinds of restorations to provide better stability and comfort. And, they also help improve Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Primary Teeth Decay Could Affect Your Child's Future Dental Health
posted: Dec. 04, 2019.
With only a few teeth now showing in your baby’s mouth, you might think it’s too early to schedule their first dental visit. But you should, and here’s why: Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Wearing a Retainer Will Protect Your New Smile After Braces
posted: Nov. 24, 2019.
After living with braces for a couple of years, the “big reveal” finally happens and you see your new smile for the first time. But then you’re told you Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
posted: Nov. 14, 2019.
When they’re introducing a new movie, actors often take a moment to pay tribute to the people who helped make it happen — like, you know, their dentists. At Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
More Than Indigestion: How Acid Reflux Could Harm Your Teeth
posted: Nov. 04, 2019.
Your stomach is just one big processing plant: Incoming food is broken down into individual nutrients that are then absorbed into the body. The main food "de-constructor" for this Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Don't Panic Over Your Child's Teeth Grinding but Do Keep an Eye on It
posted: Oct. 25, 2019.
First the bad news: Those nightly hair-raising sounds are indeed coming from your child’s bedroom—from your child. It’s the result of them grinding their teeth while they sleep. But here’s Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Don't Delay Seeing the Dentist If You Suspect Gum Recession
posted: Oct. 15, 2019.
Calling someone "long in the tooth" is an unflattering way of saying they're getting old. The phrase refers to the effects of gum recession, in which the gums pull Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
posted: Oct. 05, 2019.
If there's anything that makes Alfonso Ribeiro happier than his long-running gig as host of America's Funniest Home Videos, it's the time he gets to spend with his family: Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Topical Fluoride Offers a Protective Boost to Children at High Risk for Decay
posted: Sep. 25, 2019.
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 Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
The Before, During and After of Root Canal Treatments
posted: Sep. 15, 2019.
Root canal treatments have suffered a bad rap over the years—and undeservedly. While we applaud root canal therapy for the millions of decayed teeth the procedure has saved, the Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Dental Office Infection Control Protects You From Viral Infection
posted: Sep. 05, 2019.
Visiting the dentist for regular cleanings and needed dental work can do wonders for keeping your teeth and gums in tip-top shape. But if you’ve seen or heard about Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Why
posted: Aug. 26, 2019.
Mayim Bialik has spent a good part of her life in front of TV cameras: first as the child star of the hit comedy series Blossom, and more recently Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures