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NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
posted: Apr. 22, 2020.

Basketball isn't a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While Read more
Category: Oral Health
Facial Nerve Pain can be Managed with Effective Treatment
posted: Apr. 12, 2020.

Life would be harrowing if we had no ability to feel pain. Although experiencing it is unpleasant, pain's purpose is to alert us to something wrong in our body. Read more
A Partial Denture Can Restore a Smile Marred by a Few Missing Teeth
posted: Apr. 02, 2020.

Dentures in one form or another have been around for centuries. Although dental implants have earned a well-deserved prominence of late, the denture still remains a viable tooth replacement Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
4 Problem Areas That Could Affect Your Child's Teeth
posted: Mar. 23, 2020.

While they're resilient, your child's teeth aren't invincible. Daily hygiene and regular dental visits are important, but you should also be alert for problems and take action when they Read more
Category: Oral Health
Hugh Jackman Is All Smiles for His New Broadway-Inspired Show
posted: Mar. 13, 2020.

To anyone immersed in the “X-Men Universe” Hugh Jackman will always be Wolverine, a role he played in seven movies. But there’s more to this Australian actor than mutant Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
A Minor Procedure Could Make Breastfeeding Easier for You and Your Baby
posted: Mar. 03, 2020.

The American Academy of Pediatrics and other healthcare organizations recommend breastfeeding as the best means for infant feeding. While bottle feeding can supply the nutrition necessary for a baby's Read more
Category: Oral Health
Understanding the Aging Process Leads to More Effective Orthodontics
posted: Feb. 22, 2020.

If you’ve ever looked at younger photos of yourself, you’re sure to notice differences with your present appearance. Of course, your basic features might appear much the same. But Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Uncovering Early Gum Disease Through Periodontal Probing
posted: Feb. 12, 2020.

How do you know if you have periodontal (gum) disease? Sometimes your gums will tell you—when they’re red, swollen or bleed easily. But your gums can also look and feel Read more
Category: Oral Health
Bruins' Zdeno Chara Breaks His Jaw During 2019 Stanley Cup
posted: Feb. 02, 2020.

Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara had a rough Stanley Cup final against the St. Louis Blues this past June. Not only did the Bruins ultimately lose the championship, but Read more
Category: Oral Health
Protect Your Child's Long-Term Dental Health with Regular Office Visits
posted: Jan. 23, 2020.

When does dental care begin for a child? In the truest sense, before they're born. Although the first teeth won't erupt until months after birth, they're already forming in Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
You May Need Something Other Than Ointment to Clear up This Facial Rash
posted: Jan. 13, 2020.

During your latest dental cleaning and checkup, your dentist notices a skin rash around your mouth. You sigh—it’s been going on for some time. And every ointment you’ve tried Read more
Category: Oral Health
4 Common Causes for Gum Recession
posted: Jan. 03, 2020.

Your gums play an important role in dental function and health. Not only do they help anchor teeth in the jaw, the gums also protect tooth roots from disease. But Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Julianne Hough Shares a Video - and a Song - After Wisdom Teeth Come Out
posted: Dec. 24, 2019.

Once upon a time, celebrities tried hard to maintain the appearance of red-carpet glamour at all times. That meant keeping the more mundane aspects of their lives out of Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
A Root Canal Treatment Will Improve Your Health, Not Harm It
posted: Dec. 14, 2019.

If you’ve ever read online that root canal therapy causes cancer, don’t be alarmed—it doesn’t. What it does do is save a deeply decayed tooth that might otherwise be Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Seek Coordinated Treatment If You Have Both TMD and Fibromyalgia
posted: Dec. 04, 2019.

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that produces widespread pain and stiffness in the muscles and joints. The pain, muscle spasms and tingling it causes can disrupt sleep, alter moods Read more
Category: Oral Health
For a Smooth Transition, Be Sure Your New Dentist Has Your Dental Records
posted: Nov. 24, 2019.

There's a “file” on you at your dentist's office: Every visit you've made—from regular cleanings to major dental work—has been recorded, noted and preserved for posterity. If that gives you Read more
Category: Oral Health

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