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Avoid Implant Failure by Watching Out for These Mouth Problems
posted: Nov. 29, 2018.

There are several reasons why dental implants are so popular. Perhaps the most important, though, is their longevity: if maintained properly implants can last for decades. However, they’re not Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
posted: Nov. 19, 2018.

At the first-ever Players Weekend in August 2017, Major League Baseball players wore jerseys with their nicknames on the back. One player — Cleveland Indians shortstop, Francisco Lindor — Read more
Diabetes and Oral Health: True or False?
posted: Nov. 09, 2018.

November is National Diabetes Month—a time to focus on a disease that affects more than 400 million people around the world. What does diabetes have to do with oral Read more
Category: Oral Health
Quitting Smoking Decreases Your Risk of Implant Failure
posted: Oct. 30, 2018.

If you’re considering a dental implant as a replacement for a lost tooth, you’re looking at a restoration method with an amazing 95% success rate after ten years. But Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
New Dental Advances Promise Better Outcomes for Treating Decay
posted: Oct. 20, 2018.

Over the last century effectively treating a decayed tooth has often required removing any decayed structure with drilling and then filling the remaining cavity. While this approach does save Read more
Category: Oral Health
Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
posted: Oct. 10, 2018.

It might seem that supermodels have a fairly easy life — except for the fact that they are expected to look perfect whenever they’re in front of a camera. Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
It's National Gum Care Month - Take Care of Your Gums
posted: Sep. 30, 2018.

September is National Gum Care Month, an ideal time to talk about how to keep your gums healthy. Unfortunately, nearly half of adults have gum disease, which can damage Read more
Category: Oral Health
3 Surprising Sugar Sources Your Baby Might be Consuming
posted: Sep. 20, 2018.

Tooth decay is an ever present danger for your baby’s developing teeth. It begins with disease-causing bacteria feasting on leftover sugar, producing high levels of oral acid that slowly Read more
Category: Oral Health
Keep Up Good Dental Habits in College to Protect Your Teeth and Gums
posted: Sep. 10, 2018.

Starting college is one of life’s biggest transition moments, the first time many young people can truly say they’re on their own. Their freshman year can be both exhilarating Read more
Category: Oral Health
How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
posted: Aug. 31, 2018.

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 Read more
Category: Oral Health
Sleep Apnea Might be Robbing you of More than a Good Night's Sleep
posted: Aug. 21, 2018.

Fatigue, a “foggy” mind, and irritability are all signs you’re not getting enough sleep—and neither might your sleeping partner from your continuous snoring. You might have a common form Read more
Category: Oral Health
Correcting a Poor Bite Improves Dental Health as Well as Smile Appearance
posted: Aug. 11, 2018.

Overbites, underbites, crossbites—these are just a few of the possible malocclusions (poor bites) you or a family member might be experiencing. But no matter which one, any malocclusion can Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Your Teen Could get a Straighter Smile with Clear Aligners Rather than Braces
posted: Aug. 01, 2018.

Your teen is about to embark on an orthodontic journey to a straighter, more attractive smile. But although you're excited about the outcome, you both may be steeling yourselves Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
posted: Jul. 22, 2018.

Sure, it’s big news when celebs tweet selfies from the dental office… if you’re still living in the 20th century. But in Hollywood today, it’s harder to say who Read more
Category: Oral Health
Need an Effective but Affordable Tooth Replacement? Look at a Flexible RPD
posted: Jul. 12, 2018.

People with missing teeth have more replacement options than ever before, including the ever popular but often more expensive dental implant. But there has also been an expansion of Read more
Category: Dental Procedures
Don't Fear the Root Canal - it Could Save Your Tooth
posted: Jul. 01, 2018.

Many people consider a root canal treatment to be potentially an unpleasant experience. You might even feel a few butterflies fluttering in your stomach if we were to recommend Read more
Category: Dental Procedures

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