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The 21st Century Promises Better Dental Diagnostics with Cone Beam Imaging
posted: May 19, 2022.
X-rays revolutionized dental care in the 20th Century. The same could happen in the 21st Century as cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) becomes a fixture beside the traditional x-ray machine.CBCT Read more -
The Process for an Implant May Be Long or Short but the Result Is the Same
posted: May 09, 2022.
How long does it take to get a dental implant? That depends….Really, it does! There are a number of factors that determine whether you can get a new implant tooth Read more -
Don't Put Off Getting Treatment for Your Sensitive Teeth
posted: Apr. 29, 2022.
While out with friends one evening, you take a bite of ice cream. Suddenly, pain shoots through your teeth. It only lasts a second, but it's enough to ruin your Read more -
How to Treat the Problem of Teeth that Never Developed
posted: Apr. 19, 2022.
About one-quarter of people have teeth that never developed. While most of these congenitally missing teeth are wisdom teeth, they can also include premolars or lateral incisors (the teeth right Read more -
How a Root Canal Could Save Your Diseased Tooth
posted: Apr. 09, 2022.
Just a century ago a heavily decayed tooth was most likely a goner, but that all changed in the early 1900s when various treatments finally coalesced into what we now Read more -
Dental Care During Pregnancy is Safe and Essential
posted: Mar. 30, 2022.
When a woman learns she's pregnant, her first thought is often to do everything possible to protect the new life inside her. That may mean making lifestyle changes like avoiding Read more -
We're Improving Our Effectiveness in Treating Tooth Decay
posted: Mar. 20, 2022.
For several decades, dentists have been saving teeth from tooth decay following a few basic guidelines: 1) Identify decay as soon as possible; 2) Thoroughly remove decayed tooth structure; and Read more -
If You Play Hoops, Here are 3 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Athletic Mouthguard
posted: Mar. 10, 2022.
Fun fact about the NCAA basketball championship tournament, affectionately known as March Madness: financial website WalletHub says your chances of filling out a perfect bracket are 1 in 9.2 quintillion Read more -
You may need a Periodontist to Fully Treat Your Gum Disease
posted: Feb. 28, 2022.
In the fight against dental disease and other conditions your general dentist is your first line of defense for prevention strategies and treatment. Sometimes, however, your condition may require the Read more -
Having Trouble Flossing? Try Using an Oral Irrigator
posted: Feb. 18, 2022.
Though you don't like to admit it, you don't floss very often. Oh sure, you know it's important to remove the film of bacteria and food particles called plaque that Read more -
Stop Dental Disease From Causing Dental Work Failure
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.
Today, when you undergo treatment to repair or replace problem teeth, you have the advantage of the most advanced dental materials ever developed. These materials help make current dental restorations Read more -
How to Handle 3 Common Injuries to Your Child's Mouth
posted: Jan. 29, 2022.
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 -
Reduce Your Risk of Oral Cancer with a Healthy Diet
posted: Jan. 19, 2022.
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 -
3 Emerging Technologies That Improve Dental Implants
posted: Jan. 09, 2022.
Historically speaking, implants are a recent blip on the centuries-long march of dental progress. But few innovations in dentistry can match the impact of implants in its short history on Read more -
A Partnership With the Dentist Will Help Your Child's Teeth Develop Normally
posted: Dec. 30, 2021.
“That kid is growing like a weed!” Every proud parent likes to hear something like that about their child: It means they’re growing up—and it shows! As nature takes its course, Read more -
This Two-Part Approach Could Save Your Child's Teeth From Tooth Decay
posted: Dec. 20, 2021.
Your child's dental development is in overdrive between birth and early adulthood. The rapid growth of the teeth, gums and jaws occurs mostly on its own—but tooth decay could significantly Read more