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See Your Dentist ASAP to Save Your Loose Tooth
posted: May 08, 2019.

A loose adult tooth isn't normal. It could be loose because it's been subjected to high biting forces like those that occur with a tooth grinding habit. Or, it Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
A Toothless Tiger?
posted: Apr. 28, 2019.

Let’s say you’re traveling to Italy to surprise your girlfriend, who is competing in an alpine ski race… and when you lower the scarf that’s covering your face, you Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Here's How to Care for 3 Common Dental Restorations
posted: Apr. 18, 2019.

Today's dental restorations are truly amazing. Not only are they life-like and functional, they can endure for many years a hostile environment of bacteria, acid and heavy biting forces. Even Read more
Category: Oral Health
Your Sinus Infection Might be a Sign of a Tooth Problem
posted: Apr. 08, 2019.

Each year thousands of people develop sinus infections from various causes. But there's one cause for sinusitis that might surprise you—tooth decay. Tooth decay begins when the acid produced by Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
The 3 Top Ingredients That Make Your Toothpaste a Super Plaque Buster
posted: Mar. 29, 2019.

Human beings have known for millennia the importance of keeping teeth clean. Although we've only come to more fully understand dental plaque's role in dental disease in the last Read more
Category: Oral Health
NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
posted: Mar. 19, 2019.

Sometimes it seems that appearances count for everything—especially in Hollywood. But just recently, Lonnie Chaviz, the 10-year-old actor who plays young Randall on the hit TV show This Is Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Dental Sealants can help Prevent Tooth Decay in Children
posted: Mar. 09, 2019.

While children are less likely than adults to experience periodontal (gum) disease, the same can't be said for tooth decay. One aggressive form of decay called early childhood caries Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
The Perils of a Loose Permanent Tooth - and What to do About it
posted: Feb. 27, 2019.

A loose baby tooth is normal and expected; a loose permanent tooth is quite another matter: it’s an advanced sign of disease that could lead to losing the tooth. The Read more
Category: Oral Health
Topical Fluoride is a Safe Way to Protect Your Child's Teeth from Decay
posted: Feb. 17, 2019.

We've known for decades that fluoride strengthens tooth enamel and lowers the risk for decay. And while adding it to toothpaste and drinking water are the more common ways Read more
Category: Oral Health
Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
posted: Feb. 07, 2019.

When they’re introducing a new movie, actors often take a moment to pay tribute to the people who helped make it happen — like, you know, their dentists. At Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
3 Ways Orthodontic Techniques Could Prevent a Poor Bite
posted: Jan. 28, 2019.

While orthodontists can effectively correct most poor bites (malocclusions), some can be quite complex requiring much time and expense. But there's good news—we often don't have to wait on Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Flossing Daily Around Implants will Help Prevent Losing Your Bridge
posted: Jan. 18, 2019.

Implant-supported fixed bridges are growing in popularity because they offer superior support to traditional bridges or dentures. They can also improve bone health thanks to the affinity between bone Read more
Category: Oral Health
Dental Implants Better than Ever thanks to Ongoing Tech Advances
posted: Jan. 08, 2019.

While many people still consider dental implants the "new kids on the block" in dental restoration, they're now in their fourth decade of use. And since their inception implant Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
(Don't) Break It Like Beckham
posted: Dec. 29, 2018.

During his former career as a professional footballer (that's a soccer star to U.S. sports fans) David Beckham was known for his skill at “bending” a soccer ball. His Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
What You Need to Know to Buy the Right Toothbrush
posted: Dec. 19, 2018.

If there’s one essential tool for protecting your dental health, it’s the humble toothbrush. The basic manual brush with a long, slender handle and short-bristled head is still effective Read more
Stop Smoking to Reduce Your Risk of Gum Disease
posted: Dec. 09, 2018.

Your risk for periodontal (gum) disease increases if you’re not brushing or flossing effectively. You can also have a higher risk if you’ve inherited thinner gum tissues from your Read more
Category: Oral Health

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