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Beat Dental Plaque While Wearing Braces with These Tools and Tips
posted: Apr. 10, 2019.
Wearing braces will probably never make your list of Most Pleasurable Life Experiences: you'll have to avoid certain foods and habits, endure some occasional discomfort, and perhaps feel some Read more -
Gum Disease Could be Affecting More Than Just Your Mouth
posted: Mar. 31, 2019.
Periodontal (gum) disease can weaken gum attachment and cause bone deterioration that eventually leads to tooth loss. But its detrimental effects can also extend beyond the mouth and worsen Read more -
Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
posted: Mar. 21, 2019.
The March 27th game started off pretty well for NBA star Kevin Love. His team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, were coming off a 5-game winning streak as they faced the Read more -
Catch Root Resorption Early for Best Chances of Saving Your Tooth
posted: Mar. 11, 2019.
As your dental provider, we're always alert for signs of tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease, the two leading causes of tooth loss. But we're also watching for less Read more -
Dental Sealants can help Prevent Tooth Decay in Children
posted: Mar. 01, 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 -
Legal or Not, Marijuana Poses a Health Risk to Your Gums
posted: Feb. 19, 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 more -
Viggo Mortensen's Red-Carpet Smile
posted: Feb. 09, 2019.
The Golden Globes ceremony is a night when Hollywood stars shine their brightest. At the recent red-carpet event, leading man Viggo Mortensen had plenty to smile about: Green Book, Read more -
3 Ways Orthodontic Techniques Could Prevent a Poor Bite
posted: Jan. 30, 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 -
4 Things that can Cause Gum Recession and What to do About Them
posted: Jan. 20, 2019.
Besides attractively showcasing your teeth, your gums protect your teeth and underlying bone from bacteria and abrasive food particles. Sometimes, though, the gums can pull back or recede from Read more -
NSAIDs Could be Just as Effective as Narcotics Managing Dental Pain
posted: Jan. 10, 2019.
Like other healthcare providers, dentists have relied for decades on the strong pain relief of opioid (narcotic) drugs for patients after dental work. As late as 2012, doctors and Read more -
Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics
posted: Dec. 31, 2018.
Magician Michael Grandinetti mystifies and astonishes audiences with his sleight of hand and mastery of illusion. But when he initially steps onto the stage, it’s his smile that grabs Read more -
How Long Will Root Canal Treatment Last?
posted: Dec. 21, 2018.
Root canal treatment can be an effective life preserver for a heavily decayed tooth. The question a lot of people ask, though, is how long might the tooth survive Read more -
Wisdom Teeth Warrant Close Watch to Avoid Future Health Issues
posted: Dec. 11, 2018.
As permanent teeth gradually replace primary (“baby”) teeth, most will come in by early adolescence. But the back third molars—the wisdom teeth—are often the last to the party, usually Read more -
Dentures are Still a Viable Choice for Tooth Replacement
posted: Dec. 01, 2018.
Edentulism, the loss of all of a person’s teeth, is more than an appearance problem. As one in four Americans over 65 can attest, total tooth loss can lead Read more -
NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
posted: Nov. 21, 2018.
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 -
There's Still Hope for a Re-Infected Tooth After Root Canal Treatment
posted: Nov. 11, 2018.
Most first-time root canal treatments achieve their purpose in saving an internally decayed tooth and extending its life to match those of the patient’s non-decayed teeth. Occasionally, though, a Read more
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