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We Need to Act Quickly to Save Your Loose Tooth
posted: Nov. 22, 2020.
If you're an adult, your teeth shouldn't wiggle—not even a little bit. If you have a loose tooth, you need to see your dentist as soon as possible to Read more -
A Mild NSAID May Be All You Need To Manage Discomfort After Dental Work
posted: Nov. 17, 2020.
Undergoing dental work is for the most part a pain-free affair. But once you're home and the anesthetic begins to wear off, you may have some discomfort.Fortunately, most post-procedure Read more -
Keep Your Implants Clean to Avoid a Damaging Gum Infection
posted: Nov. 12, 2020.
After years battling disease, your troubled tooth reached its useful life's end. It's been extracted, and we've replaced it with a life-like dental implant. So now, as far as Read more -
A RPD Could Be Your Answer to Replacing Missing Teeth
posted: Nov. 07, 2020.
Before implants, people often turned to a removable appliance to replace multiple missing teeth. Known as a removable partial denture (RPD), this appliance could restore both appearance and function Read more -
There's a Quick Fix For That Irritating Mouth Sore You Keep Biting
posted: Nov. 02, 2020.
As the old Fifties song goes, “Little things mean a lot.” They can also be the most irritating, like a hangnail, a papercut—or a certain kind of oral sore. Read more -
Some Simple Cosmetic Techniques Could Help Your Smile Age Gracefully
posted: Oct. 28, 2020.
We all want to look young and vibrant, or at least “age gracefully.” If you're seeking to reduce the visible effects of aging for a more youthful appearance, be Read more -
Call the Dentist Immediately If You Have a Loose Tooth
posted: Oct. 23, 2020.
Do you remember when one of your baby teeth began to wiggle? You knew it wouldn't be long before it came out, followed by a little something from the Read more -
Keep Your Child's Fluoride Intake at a Safe but Effective Level
posted: Oct. 18, 2020.
Fluoride is an important part of your child's dental development. But if children take in too much of this important mineral, they could experience enamel fluorosis, a condition in Read more -
Targeted Tooth Removal Could Aid Treatment for Certain Bite Problems
posted: Oct. 13, 2020.
Before we begin correcting a malocclusion (poor dental bite), we need to ask a few questions: How extensive is the malocclusion? How far must we move the teeth to Read more -
4 Tips To Make Dental Care Easier for Children With Special Needs
posted: Oct. 08, 2020.
Even the simplest, everyday things can be challenging for a child with special needs. Dental care is no exception.If you have a child with a chronic condition that affects Read more -
Today's Dentures Are More Secure and Comfortable to Wear
posted: Oct. 03, 2020.
Although teeth are quite durable, we can still lose them—even all of them—to disease or injury. The good news, though, is that we have effective ways to restore teeth Read more -
3 Reasons a Root Canal Treatment Might Fail and What You Can Do About It
posted: Sep. 28, 2020.
It's not an exaggeration to say the modern root canal treatment has saved millions of teeth over the last century. Without this procedure, there's not a lot we can Read more -
Far From a Safer Alternative to Smoking, Vaping Could Ruin Your Oral Health
posted: Sep. 23, 2020.
E-cigarettes have taken the world by storm, especially among younger adults. The reason: the widespread perception that “vaping” is healthier than smoking tobacco.But a deeper look at this wildly Read more -
The Day After Labor Day: Renew Your Focus on Your Family's Oral Health
posted: Sep. 18, 2020.
Officially, Labor Day honors the contributions of America's working men and women. Unofficially, the long holiday weekend in early September marks the end of the laid-back summer season. The Read more -
3 Things That Could Help You Avoid Another Round With Gum Disease
posted: Sep. 13, 2020.
While periodontal (gum) disease could ruin your dental health, it doesn’t have to. Dentists and periodontists (specialists in gums and other supporting tooth structures) have effective methods for stopping Read more -
Act Quickly With a Knocked Out Tooth to Ensure Its Long-Term Survival
posted: Sep. 08, 2020.
We Americans love our sports, whether as participants or spectators. But there's also a downside to contact sports like soccer, football or basketball: a higher risk of injury, particularly Read more