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Safety is a Priority When Imaging Children's Teeth with X-Rays
posted: Apr. 01, 2017.
X-ray imaging is a routine part of a child's dental care — and it undeniably makes a difference in preventing and treating dental disease. It's so routine, we can Read more -
Topical Fluoride Could Further Lower Tooth Decay Risk in Children
posted: Mar. 24, 2017.
Since the discovery a century ago of its beneficial effect on tooth enamel, fluoride has become an important part of tooth decay prevention. It's routinely added to toothpaste and Read more -
Instill in Your Child the Daily Habit of Brushing and Flossing
posted: Mar. 16, 2017.
There are a lot of things we do without much conscious thought — habits we've developed over time. Some habits help streamline our lives for the good; others, though, Read more -
Be Sure to have These 3 Essentials Covered Beforehand for Veneer Success
posted: Mar. 08, 2017.
For over three decades, veneers have helped mask dental imperfections like chipping, staining or gaps and improve the appearance of millions of teeth. As the name implies, this thin Read more -
With Proper Care, you can Lower Your Risk of Tooth Loss as You Age
posted: Feb. 28, 2017.
While your chances of losing teeth increase as you age, it's not a given. With proper hygiene and care your teeth could last a lifetime. But brushing and flossing can Read more -
Try Conservative Measures to Treating TMD Before More Aggressive Options
posted: Feb. 20, 2017.
After ruling out other possibilities for your constant jaw joint pain, your doctor has diagnosed you with a temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Now that you know what you have, what Read more -
Air Abrasion: An Alternative to the Traditional Dental Drill
posted: Feb. 19, 2017.
Drilling teeth is an essential part of repairing and restoring the damage caused by tooth decay. For generations dentists have relied on the dental drill with its rotating burr Read more -
Don't Let Your Loose Tooth Become a Lost Tooth
posted: Feb. 11, 2017.
Discovering a loose tooth can be exciting — if you're six, that is, and anticipating a windfall from the tooth fairy. If you're an adult, a loose tooth is Read more -
A Partial Denture Can Restore a Smile Marred by a Few Missing Teeth
posted: Feb. 03, 2017.
Dentures in one form or another have been around for centuries. Although dental implants have earned a well-deserved prominence of late, the denture still remains a viable tooth replacement Read more -
You Should Brush and Floss Around Your Implant to Ensure its Longevity
posted: Jan. 26, 2017.
With a 95%-plus success rate, dental implants are an effective and durable replacement for lost teeth. But we can't place them and forget them: if you don't clean and Read more -
Success with Dental Implants Depends on Attention to Detail
posted: Jan. 18, 2017.
Dental implants are all the rage. And why not — not only are these tooth replacements life-like and highly functional, they have an amazing 95% ten-year success rate. Some of Read more -
Stay Ahead of Gum Disease Re-Infection with Periodontal Maintenance
posted: Jan. 10, 2017.
If you've undergone treatment for periodontal (gum) disease, you know how involved it can be. After several sessions of plaque and calculus (hardened plaque deposits) removal, your swollen, red Read more -
Non-Prescription Pain Medication can Manage Most Post-Procedure Discomfort
posted: Jan. 02, 2017.
The old stereotype with the words “pain” and “dental work” in the same sentence is no more. Using local or general anesthesia (or a combination of both) we can Read more -
Simplify Your Toothpaste Purchase by Looking for These Ingredients
posted: Jan. 01, 2017.
The American marketplace usually offers us plenty of buying choices — sometimes it seems too many. A case in point: the toothpaste aisle at your local supermarket. It can be Read more -
Avoid Bone Loss around Tooth Roots through Regular Dental Care
posted: Dec. 24, 2016.
Periodontal (gum) disease is a serious matter. Not only can it wreak havoc with your gums, it could also cause bone loss in the jaw that supports your teeth. Gum Read more -
Baseball Fan Catches Her Own Knocked-Out Tooth
posted: Dec. 16, 2016.
When your favorite baseball team wins, it's hard not to get excited — especially if you're right there in the stadium. It's even better when a player tosses the Read more