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Inflammation: the Link Between Gum Disease and Cardiovascular Disease
posted: Nov. 01, 2018.
Cardiovascular disease and periodontal (gum) disease are two different conditions with their own set of symptoms and outcomes. But they do share one common element: inflammation. In fact, this Read more -
Five Tips for Top-Notch Tooth Brushing
posted: Oct. 22, 2018.
October is national Dental Hygiene month—and it’s a great time to renew your commitment to good oral health. Everyone knows that to enjoy clean teeth and fresh breath, we Read more -
A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
posted: Oct. 12, 2018.
While the sport of golf may not look too dangerous from the sidelines, players know it can sometimes lead to mishaps. There are accidents involving golf carts and clubs, Read more -
Stay Ahead of Plaque Buildup with Effective Brushing and Flossing
posted: Oct. 02, 2018.
The vast majority of teeth and gum problems stem from two dental diseases: dental caries (tooth decay) and periodontal (gum) disease. But although these dental diseases are all too Read more -
New Advances Could Revolutionize Decay Treatment
posted: Sep. 22, 2018.
The basics for treating tooth decay have changed little since the father of modern dentistry Dr. G.V. Black developed them in the early 20th Century. Even though technical advances Read more -
What You Should Know About a Home Teeth Whitening Kit
posted: Sep. 12, 2018.
A relatively easy and inexpensive way to improve your smile is to whiten your teeth. In fact, you may even be able to do it yourself at home. Although Read more -
Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
posted: Sep. 02, 2018.
You might think David Copperfield leads a charmed life:Â He can escape from ropes, chains, and prison cells, make a Learjet or a railroad car disappear, and even appear Read more -
A Bonded Retainer Might Work for You after Orthodontic Treatment
posted: Aug. 23, 2018.
If you want to keep that new smile after orthodontic treatment, you’ll need to wear a retainer for awhile. Teeth have a tendency to “rebound” to their old positions Read more -
How to Treat the Problem of Teeth that Never Developed
posted: Aug. 13, 2018.
About one-quarter of people have teeth that never developed. While most of these congenitally missing teeth are wisdom teeth, they can also include premolars or lateral incisors (the teeth Read more -
How to Reduce Tooth White Spots While Wearing Braces
posted: Aug. 03, 2018.
When your braces finally come off, you’ll hopefully be astounded by what you see –once-crooked teeth replaced by a more attractive smile. But you might also see something you Read more -
Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
posted: Jul. 24, 2018.
Some people are lucky — they never seem to have a mishap, dental or otherwise. But for the rest of us, accidents just happen sometimes. Take actor Jamie Foxx, Read more -
Office Fluoride Treatments Can Add Extra Protection to Your Child's Teeth
posted: Jul. 14, 2018.
Your family uses fluoride toothpaste and your drinking water is fluoridated too. So with the fluoride your child already takes in, is it really necessary for topical fluoride treatments Read more -
Diabetes Doesn't Have to Stop You From Acquiring Dental Implants
posted: Jul. 04, 2018.
One of the best and most successful tooth replacement choices available is the dental implant. No other restorative method is as similar in both form and function to a Read more -
Fixed or Removable: Deciding Which Implant-Supported Bridge is Best for You
posted: Jun. 24, 2018.
Although dental implants are best known as single tooth replacements, they can actually play a role in multiple or complete tooth loss (edentulism) restorations. While replacing multiple teeth with Read more -
Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
posted: Jun. 14, 2018.
When you’re among the top players in your field, you need every advantage to help you stay competitive: Not just the best equipment, but anything else that relieves pain Read more -
3 Advantages for Improving Your Smile with Composite Resins
posted: Jun. 04, 2018.
Are you embarrassed by your front teeth? Maybe it’s just moderate defects—a chipped tooth here, an irregularly shaped tooth there—but it’s enough to make you less confident to smile. There Read more