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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 -
See How Well You're Removing Plaque With a Disclosing Agent
posted: Jul. 02, 2021.
You've just finished your daily brushing and flossing. How did you do? Swiping your tongue across your teeth can generally tell you: It's a good sign if it glides smoothly; Read more -
How Dentists Provide Your Child the Benefit of X-Rays as Safely as Possible
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
X-ray imaging is such an intricate part of dentistry, we usually don't think twice about it. Without it, though, the fight against dental disease would be much harder.At the same Read more -
Gum Disease Can Be Stopped but You Could Be in For a Long Fight
posted: Jun. 12, 2021.
It often begins without you realizing it—spreading ever deeper into the gums and damaging tissue attachments, teeth and supporting bone in its way. In the end, it could cause you Read more -
5 Tips Students (and Everyone Else) Should Heed for Healthy Teeth and Gums
posted: Jun. 02, 2021.
Though it sounds like an elite academic society, "The Freshman 15" is anything but. The phrase stands for the weight, pegged at 15 pounds, that many incoming students gain in Read more -
Crown Lengthening Opens up New Teeth Restoration Possibilities
posted: May 23, 2021.
A crown — a life-like “cap” made of dental porcelain that permanently covers an existing tooth — is an effective way to restore a still-viable decayed or broken tooth’s appearance. Read more -
Implant-Supported Dentures Could Help You Avoid Bone Loss
posted: May 13, 2021.
Not long ago, the most affordable option for total tooth loss was a removable denture. Dentures, prosthetic (false) teeth set in gum-colored acrylic plastic bases, can effectively restore function and Read more -
Sedation Can Help an Anxious Child Relax During Dental Treatment
posted: May 03, 2021.
There are different ways to ease a child's potential nervousness with dental visits, like starting those visits around their first birthday or seeing a pediatric dentist who specializes in children. Read more -
Don't Let Sleep Apnea Ruin Your Sleep - or Your Health
posted: Apr. 23, 2021.
Sleep apnea is more than an annoyance. This chronic condition not only interferes with your alertness during the day, it may also contribute long-term to serious issues like cardiovascular disease.Sleep Read more -
Tooth Type and Condition can Affect Root Canal Therapy Effectiveness
posted: Apr. 13, 2021.
Root canal therapy is the unsung "hero" of dentistry. Although often falsely maligned as an unpleasant experience, millions of decayed teeth have been saved thanks to this routine treatment.But although Read more -
Smile Enhancements That Could Make Your Wedding Day Like No Other
posted: Apr. 03, 2021.
Each of life's moments are precious—but some are more precious than others. For one like your wedding day, you want to look your very best.Be sure your teeth and gums Read more -
Without Prompt Intervention, Gum Disease Could Damage Tooth Roots
posted: Mar. 24, 2021.
Periodontal (gum) disease often involves more than gum inflammation. The real danger is what this bacterial infection may be doing to tissues beneath the gum line—including tooth roots and supporting Read more -
Early Intervention can Correct Abnormal Upper Jaw and Palate Growth
posted: Mar. 14, 2021.
Poor bites, also known as “malocclusions,” can have a dramatic impact on mouth function and appearance. Moving teeth to better positions will solve most of these bite problems — but Read more -
The Causes of Chronic Jaw Pain Might Be Similar To Fibromyalgia
posted: Mar. 04, 2021.
Chronic joint pain (temporomandibular joint disorder or TMD) in and of itself can make life miserable. But TMD may not be the only debilitating condition you're contending with—it's quite common Read more