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FAQs About Children's Dental Development
posted: Nov. 08, 2017.
Watching your newborn develop into a toddler, then an elementary schooler, a teenager, and finally an adult is one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences there is. Throughout Read more -
Ensure the Best Outcome with the Right Care for a Teen's Missing Tooth
posted: Oct. 31, 2017.
While it's possible for a teenager to lose a tooth from decay, it's more common they'll lose one from an accidental knockout. If that happens to your teenager, there Read more -
Simple or Surgical? Choosing the Right Kind of Tooth Extraction
posted: Oct. 23, 2017.
There are instances when a general dentist will remove (extract) a problem tooth. At other times, though, the same dentist may refer a patient needing an extraction to an Read more -
Chronic Dry Mouth Could be Increasing Your Risk of Dental Disease
posted: Oct. 22, 2017.
Perhaps you haven’t thought of it quite this way, but saliva is one of the true wonders of the human body. This unassuming fluid performs a variety of tasks Read more -
Bad Breath in Children
posted: Oct. 14, 2017.
Even the sweetest children don’t always have sweet-smelling breath. If your child has persistent bad breath, it may be for one of the following reasons: POOR ORAL HYGIENE HABITS. Bad Read more -
Take Proactive Steps to Protect Your Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
posted: Oct. 06, 2017.
Cancer treatment can consume all of your focus to the exclusion of other health issues. But these other issues still need attention, especially how treating cancer could affect other Read more -
Risk Factors for Gum Disease
posted: Sep. 28, 2017.
September is National Gum Care Month. Did you know that advanced periodontal disease is the number one cause of tooth loss among adults? Periodontal disease refers to any disease Read more -
The Secret to Preventing Gum Disease - Control Bacterial Plaque
posted: Sep. 20, 2017.
Here’s a sobering statistic: you have a 50/50 chance over your lifetime for developing periodontal (gum) disease. And it’s much more serious than irritated gums: if not treated aggressively Read more -
Be Sure to Have a Dental Exam Before Whitening Your Teeth
posted: Sep. 12, 2017.
You’ve been embarrassed for a while now by your yellowed, dull teeth. You’re ready for a change. There’s a simple and cost-effective way to make that change: you can temporarily Read more -
Think You Have Sleep Apnea? Find Out for Sure to Get the Right Treatment
posted: Sep. 04, 2017.
Fatigue, irritability and family complaints about snoring — all tell-tale signs you may have sleep apnea. There’s more to this condition than being grouchy the next day — the Read more -
Your Next Dental Visit Might Save Your Life - Here's How
posted: Sep. 03, 2017.
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 Read more -
Answers to Common Questions About Root Canal Treatments
posted: Aug. 26, 2017.
A root canal treatment is a commonly known but often misunderstood procedure. Contrary to popular belief, these treatments aren't painful — in fact, they often stop a toothache. More Read more -
Overcoming Gum Recession will Restore Dental Health and your Smile
posted: Aug. 18, 2017.
Your gums not only help hold your teeth securely in place, they also help protect them. They're also part of your smile — when healthy and proportionally sized, they Read more -
Gum Infection Around Tooth Roots Calls for Immediate Action
posted: Aug. 10, 2017.
Many people learn they have periodontal (gum) disease after noticing gum swelling, soreness or bleeding. But what you can see or feel may be only the tip of the Read more -
You Don't have to Suffer from Irritating Canker Sores
posted: Aug. 02, 2017.
We've all had them — tiny sores that pop up seemingly out of nowhere under the tongue or the inside of the cheek. They're named aphthous ulcers, but are Read more -
Here are the Facts on the Impact of Metal Allergies on Dental Work
posted: Jul. 25, 2017.
Allergic reactions aren't necessarily bad: they're your body's responses to possible threats from foreign substances. But the response can go too far and cause a reaction as minor as Read more