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Dentures with Implants Could Help You Avoid Bone Loss
posted: Apr. 16, 2019.
Even with modern prevention and treatment advances, losing teeth in later life is still a sad but common part of human experience. Just as generations have before, many today Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
E-Cigs Could be Just as Hazardous for Your Teeth and Gums as Cigarettes
posted: Apr. 06, 2019.
More than 20 million people in the United States use electronic cigarettes or e-cigs as an alternative to tobacco smoking. While many users believe "vaping" is a healthier alternative Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The 3 Top Ingredients That Make Your Toothpaste a Super Plaque Buster
posted: Mar. 27, 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 moreCategory: Oral Health -
Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
posted: Mar. 17, 2019.
The movie Bohemian Rhapsody celebrates the iconic rock band Queen and its legendary lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury. But when we see pictures of the flamboyant singer, many fans both Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
You Don't Have to Live with a Gummy Smile. Here's How We Can Change it!
posted: Mar. 07, 2019.
A beautiful smile is a balanced smile, especially in regard to your gums. A normal smile usually shows 4 mm or less of gum tissue along with about 10 Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Take Care of Your Gums, Take Care of Your Heart
posted: Feb. 25, 2019.
At this time of year, hearts are everywhere you look, so it's fitting that February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on cardiovascular health. Cardiovascular disease, which Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Legal or Not, Marijuana Poses a Health Risk to Your Gums
posted: Feb. 15, 2019.
Proponents of legalized marijuana have won phenomenal gains over the last decade. Despite the federal government's continuing criminalization of the drug, several states including California, Colorado and Massachusetts, have Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
posted: Feb. 05, 2019.
When die-hard music fans hear that their favorite performer is canceling a gig, it’s a big disappointment—especially if the excuse seems less than earth-shaking. Recently, British pop sensation Dua Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Your Other Teeth May Need Straightening Before Replacing a Missing Tooth
posted: Jan. 26, 2019.
You’re ready to have that missing tooth replaced with a dental implant or other life-like restoration. But we may first have to address another problem — moving the teeth Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How a New Approach to Treating Decay Could Benefit You
posted: Jan. 16, 2019.
Dental caries (tooth decay) is a leading cause of tooth loss. But with prompt diagnosis and care we can often stop it before it causes too much damage. The traditional Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Recessed Gums Could Endanger Your Teeth
posted: Jan. 06, 2019.
A "toothy grin" might be endearing, but not necessarily healthy. More of the teeth showing may mean your gums have pulled back or receded from the teeth. If so, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
posted: Dec. 27, 2018.
In real life he was a hard-charging basketball player through high school and college. In TV and the movies, he has gone head-to-head with serial killers, assorted bad guys… Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Bitewing X-Rays Safely 'Reveal all' About Back Teeth to Prevent Tooth Decay
posted: Dec. 17, 2018.
Modern dental care wouldn’t be the same without x-rays. Since dentists began capturing x-ray images a century ago to detect beginning tooth decay, billions of teeth have been preserved. “Catching Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Porcelain Veneers Might not be the Best Option for Teenagers
posted: Dec. 07, 2018.
For chipped, stained, or slightly crooked teeth, dental veneers might be the ideal solution. These thin layers of porcelain bonded directly over the teeth with the perfect blend of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Even if a Root Canal Won't Work, This Procedure Could Save your Tooth
posted: Nov. 27, 2018.
A root canal treatment is a highly effective way to save a deeply decayed tooth. Sometimes, though, complications make it difficult or even impossible to perform the traditional procedure. Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
posted: Nov. 17, 2018.
Is a chipped tooth big news? It is if you’re Justin Bieber. When the pop singer recently posted a picture from the dental office to his instagram account, it Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures