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4 Things to Know About Diabetes and Gum Health
posted: Nov. 28, 2018.
The American Diabetes Association has declared November National Diabetes Month. If you or a loved one has diabetes, you may already know that diabetes puts you at greater risk for Read more -
Advanced Equipment and Safe Practices Ensure X-Ray Safety for Children
posted: Nov. 18, 2018.
When it comes to our children’s safety, there isn’t much nowadays that isn’t under scrutiny. Whether food, clothing, toys and more, we ask the same question: can it be harmful Read more -
Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
posted: Nov. 08, 2018.
What's an actor's most important feature? According to Vivica A. Fox, whose most recent big-screen role was in Independence Day: Resurgence, it's what you see right up front."On screen, your Read more -
Gum Infection Around Tooth Roots Calls for Immediate Action
posted: Oct. 29, 2018.
Many people learn they have periodontal (gum) disease after noticing gum swelling, soreness or bleeding. But what you can see or feel may be only the tip of the iceberg Read more -
Stop Root Cavities with Prevention and Prompt Treatment
posted: Oct. 19, 2018.
Tooth decay is a highly destructive dental disease, responsible along with periodontal (gum) disease for most adult tooth loss. And we become even more susceptible to it as we get Read more -
What You Should Know About Antibiotic Therapy Before Implant Surgery
posted: Oct. 09, 2018.
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 -
Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
posted: Sep. 29, 2018.
Can you have healthy teeth and still have gum disease? Absolutely! And if you don’t believe us, just ask actor David Ramsey. The cast member of TV hits such as Read more -
Orthodontics Could be the Smile Transformer You've Been Looking For
posted: Sep. 19, 2018.
When designing your new smile, we have a lot of options for changing how individual teeth look: from whitening discolored teeth to replacing missing teeth with life-like dental implants. But Read more -
Stop Gum Disease Before it Gets Started with Daily Oral Hygiene
posted: Sep. 09, 2018.
While tooth decay seems to get most of the “media attention,” there’s another oral infection just as common and destructive: periodontal (gum) disease. In fact, nearly half of adults over Read more -
Orthodontists can Use Other Tools with Braces for Complex Bite Problems
posted: Aug. 30, 2018.
Braces utilize the mouth’s existing teeth-moving mechanism by applying pressure in the direction of the desired movement. This is done with a wire laced through metal brackets affixed to the Read more -
2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
posted: Aug. 20, 2018.
Is a chipped tooth big news? It is if you’re Justin Bieber. When the pop singer recently posted a picture from the dental office to his instagram account, it got Read more -
3 Tips to Making Mealtime Easier During TMD Flare-Ups
posted: Aug. 10, 2018.
If you suffer from a temporomandibular (“jaw joint”) pain disorder (TMD), you know any activity involving jaw movement can be uncomfortable. That includes eating.But avoiding eating isn’t an option—which means Read more -
3 Reasons You Should Consider Tooth Whitening
posted: Jul. 31, 2018.
White, translucent teeth are the hallmark of a beautiful smile. But with age or the foods we eat our teeth’s natural brightness can dim to a dingy yellow.If this is Read more -
4 Important Facts About Gum Recession and What You can do About It
posted: Jul. 21, 2018.
While gum recession is a common occurrence related to aging, it’s not just an “old person’s disease.” It can happen to anyone, even someone with a relatively healthy mouth. And Read more -
Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
posted: Jul. 11, 2018.
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 is Read more -
What You Can Do to Support Your Child's Dental Development
posted: Jun. 30, 2018.
Your child’s teeth and gum development is truly a wonder. In just a little more than two decades they’ll gain and lose one set of teeth, while the subsequent permanent Read more