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Preserve Your Teeth as They Age and Avoid Excessive Wear
posted: Oct. 07, 2014.
As life spans have increased over the last century so has the importance of maintaining good oral health. Teeth are such a critical component in good nutrition and disease Read more -
Fluoride is a Proven Weapon in the Fight Against Tooth Decay
posted: Sep. 29, 2014.
In the early 1900s, a Colorado dentist noticed many of his patients had unusual brown staining on their teeth — and little to no tooth decay. What he unknowingly Read more -
New Partial Dentures More Comfortable and Durable Than Older Models
posted: Sep. 26, 2014.
While dental implants are the preferable choice for teeth replacement, your life circumstances may cause you to postpone it or some other permanent restoration. In the meantime, you need Read more -
Consider all the Cost Factors When Deciding on a Crown Restoration
posted: Sep. 18, 2014.
A crown restoration is a fabricated replica of a natural tooth. The mechanics and methods to prepare the tooth and attach the new crown are standard procedures in dentistry. Read more -
Acute Tooth Pain may be Signaling Your Need for Root Canal Treatment
posted: Sep. 10, 2014.
We now have amazing therapies to replace lost teeth with life-like replicas that look and perform like real teeth. But for oral health in general it’s still better to Read more -
A Few Tips for Developing a Good Brushing Habit
posted: Sep. 02, 2014.
If you’re in the habit of making New Year’s resolutions, perhaps you’ve made familiar promises like losing weight, running a 5k race or joining a gym. How about this Read more -
Replace Missing Teeth to Prevent Other Teeth From Moving Out of Place
posted: Aug. 29, 2014.
Although your teeth feel as if they’re rigidly set in the jawbone, they’re actually capable of movement. In fact, dynamic tooth movement is an essential mechanism in good dental Read more -
Bad Breath Might be a Sign of a More Serious Oral Condition
posted: Aug. 20, 2014.
If you’re experiencing chronic halitosis (bad breath), it could be a sign of oral disease (as well as a systemic condition or treatment). In fact, it’s quite possible to Read more -
Protect Your Veneers With a Few Common Sense Precautions
posted: Aug. 15, 2014.
Porcelain veneers are a proven way to achieve a new smile. Composed of thin layers of dental porcelain and other materials laminated together to form one life-like unit, veneers Read more -
Taking Precautions Before, During and After Implants Will Help Ensure Success
posted: Aug. 04, 2014.
One of the many reasons for dental implant popularity is their reliability — studies have shown 95% of implants still function well after ten years. Still, on rare occasions Read more -
An Oral Irrigator is an Effective Alternative to Flossing
posted: Aug. 01, 2014.
The main strategy in fighting dental disease is to try to prevent it in the first place. The success of this strategy depends largely on effective oral hygiene with Read more -
Ibuprofen and Similar Pain Relievers Ease Discomfort Following Dental Work
posted: Jul. 23, 2014.
One of our primary goals in dentistry is to deliver effective treatment to patients with the least amount of discomfort. This is especially true after a procedure — controlling Read more -
Frequently Asked Questions about Fixed Dentures
posted: Jul. 15, 2014.
Q: Is there much of a difference between fixed and removable dentures? A: There’s a BIG difference! Removable dentures are the type your grandparents might have had — and possibly Read more -
Banish Bad Breath
posted: Jun. 18, 2014.
Treating bad breath is big business. Just check your local drug store or supermarket and you'll find a mind-numbing array of mints, gums, mouthwashes, sprays, strips and other products Read more -
New Materials Are Replacing Gold In Today's Dental Crowns
posted: Jun. 10, 2014.
A “crown” or a “cap” is the term used to restore a decayed or broken tooth that needs to be completely encased to protect the tooth beneath it. A Read more -
When Someone You Care For Needs Tooth Replacement
posted: Jun. 02, 2014.
Americans today can expect to have a longer lifespan than ever before. And, as our population ages, our concern is no longer just longevity… it becomes, in addition, the Read more