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Fluoridated Drinking Water Helps Curb Tooth Decay Safely
posted: Jan. 19, 2021.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls it “one of the ten most important public health measures of the 20th Century.” A new vaccine? A cure for a Read more -
4 Novel Ways Implants can be Used to Treat Dental Problems
posted: Jan. 09, 2021.
You’ve no doubt heard about dental implants — they’re considered the premier tooth replacement option because of their life-likeness and durability. More accurately described as a “root” replacement, the implant’s Read more -
Treating TMD Like Other Joint-Related Problems
posted: Dec. 30, 2020.
After ruling out other causes for your jaw pain, your doctor or dentist has made a diagnosis: a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). With TMD, your pain symptoms and other dysfunctions Read more -
How Veneers Restored Howie Mandel's Winning Smile
posted: Dec. 20, 2020.
You probably wouldn't be surprised to hear that someone playing hockey, racing motocross or duking it out in an ultimate fighter match had a tooth knocked out. But acting in Read more -
Tooth Sensitivity Could Be a Sign of Deeper Problems
posted: Dec. 10, 2020.
If you wince in pain while eating or drinking something hot or cold, you’re not alone: tooth sensitivity afflicts one in three Americans. To understand what’s possibly going on, let’s Read more -
Saving a Diseased Primary Tooth Could Mean Better Oral Health Later in Life
posted: Nov. 30, 2020.
It’s often best health-wise to preserve even the most troubled tooth—including a child’s primary (“baby”) tooth. If that sounds like too much effort for a tooth that lasts only a Read more -
Certain Treatments for Osteoporosis Could Complicate Oral Surgery
posted: Nov. 20, 2020.
Although periodontal (gum) disease is the most common cause of bone loss in the mouth, women at or past menopause face another condition that could cause complications with their oral Read more -
Vivica Fox and Zendaya Have This in Common: A Gorgeous Smile
posted: Nov. 10, 2020.
Kill Bill fans have been pressing for a third installment of the stylized revenge tale since Kill Bill, Volume 2 hit the theaters in 2004. Finally, filmmaker Quentin Tarantino is Read more -
Mouth or Facial Clefts can be Overcome with Reconstructive Surgery
posted: Oct. 31, 2020.
At a baby’s birth, the joyous parents are often asked by friends and family “Is the baby okay?” Most often the answer is a happy “Yes.” Sadly, though, a birth Read more -
Stop Wearing Your Dentures While You Sleep!
posted: Oct. 21, 2020.
Perhaps you’ve heard the old saying: “Take care of your dentures and your dentures will take care of you.” Well, maybe it’s not that old—but it’s still a sensible notion. Read more -
Difficult or Not, Plaque Removal is Necessary for Stopping Gum Disease
posted: Oct. 11, 2020.
When we refer to periodontal (gum) disease, we’re actually talking about a family of progressive, infectious diseases that attack the gums and other tissues attached to the teeth. Caused primarily Read more -
You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
posted: Oct. 01, 2020.
Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may have Read more -
Adult Tooth Root Resorption is a Serious Issue that Requires Prompt Action
posted: Sep. 21, 2020.
Tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease pose the most common dangers to dental health. But there are some rare conditions that can also place teeth at risk to be on Read more -
Crown Lengthening Might be Necessary for Seniors with Tooth Decay
posted: Sep. 11, 2020.
While tooth decay is a potential problem at any age, the risk increases as you grow older. Not only are senior adults more susceptible, decay is often more difficult to Read more -
Best Dietary Practices for Healthy Teeth and Gums
posted: Sep. 01, 2020.
Your diet can play as important a role in your dental health as brushing and flossing. What you eat (particularly sugar) could increase your risk of tooth decay despite your Read more -
Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
posted: Aug. 22, 2020.
When is the best time to floss your teeth: Morning? Bedtime? How about: whenever and wherever the moment feels right?For Cam Newton, award-winning NFL quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, the Read more