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Managing Oral Health Is an Important Priority for HIV-AID Patients
posted: Jun. 08, 2021.
Forty years have passed since the first reported case of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), and it and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes it are still with us. Read more -
Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
posted: May 29, 2021.
For anyone else, having a tooth accidentally knocked out while practicing a dance routine would be a very big deal. But not for Dancing With The Stars contestant Noah Galloway. Read more -
4 Serious Health Conditions That Gum Disease Might Make Worse
posted: May 19, 2021.
A disease happening in one part of your body doesn’t necessarily stay there. Even a localized infection could eventually affect your general health. Periodontal (gum) disease, a bacterial infection that Read more -
Focus on These 4 Oral Health Areas While Caring for an Older Family Member
posted: May 09, 2021.
Millions of people are currently caring for an elderly family member. If that describes your family, then you know how overwhelming that responsibility can be at times.A part of that Read more -
Extracting a Tooth is a Routine Procedure
posted: Apr. 29, 2021.
Dentists around the world routinely remove diseased or damaged teeth every day. While some extractions require surgery, many don't: Your family dentist can perform these simple extractions, usually with little Read more -
How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
posted: Apr. 19, 2021.
How many actresses have portrayed a neuroscientist on a wildly successful TV comedy while actually holding an advanced degree in neuroscience? As far as we know, exactly one: Mayim Bialik, Read more -
Experience Again the Smile of Your Youth Through Teeth Whitening
posted: Apr. 09, 2021.
Picture yourself with a beautiful smile…what do you see? Besides straight and uniform teeth framed by the gums, you should also see one other thing indicative of a great smile—your Read more -
Researchers Looking for Links between TMJD and Other Health Conditions
posted: Mar. 30, 2021.
It’s estimated that between 10 and 40 million adults in the U.S. suffer from chronic jaw pain and disability. Healthcare providers refer to it as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD), a Read more -
Bone Grafting Might be Necessary Before You Obtain an Implant
posted: Mar. 20, 2021.
Every year dentists place over 5 million dental implants for lost teeth, often removing the problem tooth and installing the implant at the same time. But getting a “tooth in Read more -
How George Clooney Made Over His Smile and How You Can Too
posted: Mar. 10, 2021.
Since his breakout role as Dr. Doug Ross in the 90's TV drama ER, George Clooney has enjoyed a blockbuster career as an award-winning actor, director and producer. He's still Read more -
Here's What to Expect Before, During and After Implant Surgery
posted: Feb. 28, 2021.
When you hear the word “surgery,” your first thought might be of a high-charged operating room with a surgeon operating intently as a nurse mops sweat from their brow. While Read more -
Don't Panic! Take Methodical Approach to Help Your Child Stop Thumb Sucking
posted: Feb. 18, 2021.
One of the most frequent concerns parents express to us is their child’s thumb or finger sucking habit. The good news, though, is that thumb sucking is a completely normal Read more -
We May Be Able To Treat Some Bite Problems Early
posted: Feb. 08, 2021.
In any given year, 4 million tweens and teens are in the process of having their teeth straightened with braces or clear aligners. It's so common we tend to consider Read more -
Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
posted: Jan. 29, 2021.
You might think David Copperfield leads a charmed life: He can escape from ropes, chains, and prison cells, make a Learjet or a railroad car disappear, and even appear to Read more -
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