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3 Things You Can Do to Keep Holiday Sweets From Interfering With Your Dental Health
posted: Dec. 09, 2021.
In his iconic poem, "A Visit from St. Nicholas," Clement Moore wrote of children sleeping "while visions of sugar plums danced in their heads." Indeed, sweet treats are still interwoven Read more -
Persistence Pays Off in Finding Relief From Chronic Jaw Joint Pain
posted: Nov. 29, 2021.
Tenderness; headaches; difficulty chewing; excruciating pain. These are a few of the symptoms you could endure with a jaw joint or temporomandibular disorder (TMD or TMJ). This group of disorders Read more -
Some Patients Might Need Antibiotics Before Routine Dental Work
posted: Nov. 19, 2021.
Office cleanings and other minor procedures are a routine part of regular dental care. For some people, though, a routine visit could put them at slight risk for a serious Read more -
Here's Why Starting Your Child's Dental Visits by Age 1 Is a Smart Idea
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.
As parents, we want to do everything possible to help our kids stay healthy—and that includes their teeth. And just like other aspects of their health, it's better not to Read more -
Don't Forget Hidden Fluoride Sources Your Family Could be Ingesting
posted: Oct. 30, 2021.
In the last half century, fluoride has become an effective weapon against tooth decay. The naturally occurring mineral helps strengthen enamel, the teeth's hard, protective cover.Although it's safe for consumption Read more -
Your Next Dental Visit Might Save Your Life - Here's How
posted: Oct. 20, 2021.
The next time you visit your dentist you might see an item quite different from the other dental instruments and equipment in the office: a blood pressure cuff. Checking blood Read more -
We're Improving Our Effectiveness in Treating Tooth Decay
posted: Oct. 10, 2021.
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 -
3 Things Your Dentist Recommends You do if You Have Shingles
posted: Sep. 30, 2021.
It may begin as an itching or burning feeling on your skin, followed by numbness or sensitivity to touch. But then you develop a painful red rash that forms crusty Read more -
A Root Canal Treatment Will Improve Your Health, Not Harm It
posted: Sep. 20, 2021.
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 lost.Tooth Read more -
See Your Dentist First Before Using a Home Teeth Whitening Kit
posted: Sep. 10, 2021.
Are your stained teeth bumming you out? There's good news—you can transform that dull and dingy smile yourself with a tooth whitening product.There are dozens of over-the-counter whitening kits that Read more -
Here's How to Avoid Dry Socket After Tooth Extraction Surgery
posted: Aug. 31, 2021.
Surgical tooth extraction is a fairly routine procedure with few complications. But one rare complication called dry socket does affect a small number of patients. Dry socket, which derives its Read more -
Three Things You May Not Know About Root Canal Treatments
posted: Aug. 21, 2021.
The term “root canal” is a part of our social lexicon, and not always with a positive meaning. But contrary to its negative reputation, a root canal treatment can make Read more -
4 Problem Areas That Could Affect Your Child's Teeth
posted: Aug. 11, 2021.
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 arise.Here Read more -
Using Sinus Surgery to Stimulate Bone Growth for Implants
posted: Aug. 01, 2021.
For a predictable outcome, a dental implant should be placed as soon as the bone and gum tissues following a tooth extraction have healed. But what happens if the tooth Read more -
Even Though not in the "Smile Zone" You Should Replace that Back Tooth
posted: Jul. 22, 2021.
People often put a premium on appearance when deciding whether or not to replace a missing tooth. There's more motivation to replace one in the “smile zone,” where the teeth Read more -
How to Maximize Your Child's Dental Health Potential
posted: Jul. 12, 2021.
There’s a potential threat lurking in your young child’s mouth—tooth decay. This destructive disease can not only rob them of teeth now, it could also impact their dental health long Read more