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3 Things You Can Do to Keep Holiday Sweets From Interfering With Your Dental Health
posted: Dec. 04, 2021.
In his iconic poem, "A Visit from St. Nicholas," Clement Moore wrote of children sleeping "while visions of sugar plums danced in their heads." Indeed, sweet treats are still interwoven Read more -
Lingual Braces Offer a Less Visible Alternative to Traditional Braces
posted: Nov. 24, 2021.
We’re all familiar with tried and true traditional braces and perhaps with newer clear aligners for realigning teeth. But there’s an even more novel way that’s quickly becoming popular: lingual Read more -
Talk With Your Dentist About Antibiotic Therapy Before Implant Surgery
posted: Nov. 14, 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 -
Curb Your Carb Consumption to Boost Your Defenses Against Gum Disease
posted: Nov. 04, 2021.
You're doing the right things to avoid the return of gum disease: brushing and flossing every day, dental visits on a regular basis and watching for symptoms of another infection. Read more -
A 'Tooth in a Day' Implant Could Give You a Perfect Smile From Day One
posted: Oct. 25, 2021.
Getting a new implant tooth in only one day sounds too good to be true. But it's true—up to a point. Whether or not you can undergo an immediate crown Read more -
Treating Gum Abscesses and the Underlying Gum Disease
posted: Oct. 15, 2021.
If you have periodontal (gum) disease, you’ve no doubt experienced red and swollen gums. If, however, you notice an especially inflamed area next to a tooth, you may have developed Read more -
Your Decayed Tooth Might Need a Different Kind of Root Canal Treatment
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.
Advanced decay doesn't necessarily mean it's curtains for an infected tooth. Millions of teeth in that condition have been saved by a tried and true procedure called root canal therapy.Although Read more -
Closing the Gap Between Front Teeth Can Create a More Attractive Smile
posted: Sep. 25, 2021.
Many otherwise attractive smiles have one noticeable blemish — a large gap between the two upper front teeth. If you have such a gap, there’s a solution that could transform Read more -
Get Control of Dry Mouth to Protect Your Dental Health
posted: Sep. 15, 2021.
As your mother used to say, “A moist mouth is a healthy mouth.” Well, maybe she didn't — but it's still true. Without the constant flow of saliva, your teeth Read more -
See Your Dentist First Before Using a Home Teeth Whitening Kit
posted: Sep. 05, 2021.
Are your stained teeth bumming you out? There's good news—you can transform that dull and dingy smile yourself with a tooth whitening product.There are dozens of over-the-counter whitening kits that Read more -
Professional Whitening Offers an Effective Way to Restore Your Smile's Luster
posted: Aug. 26, 2021.
Your teeth were meant to shine! Tooth enamel’s polished translucence, framed by the dentin layer beneath it, has a way of vibrantly catching the light when you smile. But tooth Read more -
Reduce Your Risk of Oral Cancer with a Healthy Diet
posted: Aug. 16, 2021.
There are a number of lifestyle changes you can make if you want to reduce your risk of oral cancer, with quitting a tobacco habit at the top of the Read more -
4 Ways Your Child's Dental Health Can Get Off to a Good Start This New School Year
posted: Aug. 06, 2021.
If your kids are getting ready to start back with in-person school this year, you've no doubt began stocking up on new clothes and classroom supplies. Right before school begins Read more