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Recreational Marijuana Could Increase Your Risk of Gum Disease
posted: May 12, 2019.
In 2016, voters in three states—California, Massachusetts and Nevada—joined Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, Washington and the District of Columbia in legalizing the use of recreational marijuana. These referenda moved the country Read more -
Simple Steps to Follow if Your Child has a Toothache
posted: May 07, 2019.
"Mom, my tooth hurts" isn't something you look forward to hearing your child say. But tooth pain is as common as other childhood ailments, so you may have to Read more -
Root Canals are a Safe Way to Save Teeth
posted: May 02, 2019.
Every year U.S. dentists perform around 25 million root canal treatments and save countless teeth from the ravages of decay. But if you search "root canal" on the Internet, Read more -
Crown Lengthening Could Help with Treating Hard to Reach Cavities
posted: Apr. 27, 2019.
There is a primary principle dentists follow regarding tooth decay—treat it as soon as you find it. Something as simple and routine as filling a cavity could prevent future Read more -
A Minor Procedure Could Make Breastfeeding Easier for You and Your Baby
posted: Apr. 22, 2019.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and other healthcare organizations recommend breastfeeding as the best means for infant feeding. While bottle feeding can supply the nutrition necessary for a baby's Read more -
E-Cigs Could be Just as Hazardous for Your Teeth and Gums as Cigarettes
posted: Apr. 17, 2019.
More than 20 million people in the United States use electronic cigarettes or e-cigs as an alternative to tobacco smoking. While many users believe "vaping" is a healthier alternative Read more -
Manage Your GERD Symptoms to Prevent Enamel Erosion
posted: Apr. 12, 2019.
Most dental problems arise from tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. But they aren't the only source of danger to your teeth—gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) could be just as Read more -
FAQs About Pediatric Dentistry
posted: Apr. 07, 2019.
Even though baby teeth are not meant to last forever, they serve some very important functions for the time they are around. Healthy baby teeth allow your child to Read more -
Why You Should Floss Around the Implants Supporting Your Bridge
posted: Apr. 02, 2019.
We've been using bridges to replace missing teeth for decades. Now, recently-developed implant-supported bridges are even more dependable, promising greater durability and less interference with remaining natural teeth.But just Read more -
A Dental Exam Could Uncover an Eating Disorder
posted: Mar. 28, 2019.
After your son or daughter's dental exam, you expect to hear about cavities, poor bites or other dental problems. But your dentist might suggest a different kind of problem Read more -
3 Things You Should Know About Teeth Grinding
posted: Mar. 23, 2019.
Do you grind your teeth? If you're not sure, ask your family—sometimes the sound of teeth grinding against teeth might make enough noise to be keeping them up at Read more -
This Young Woman's Cancer Experience a Teachable Moment for all of us
posted: Mar. 18, 2019.
With college, a full-time job and an upcoming wedding to plan, Brooke Vitense had the hectic life of an average young woman in her twenties. But a chance discovery Read more -
Keep Alert for this Extreme Form of Gingivitis
posted: Mar. 13, 2019.
It takes only a few days of inadequate oral hygiene for bacterial plaque to trigger the periodontal (gum) disease gingivitis. Though sometimes subtle, there are signs to watch for Read more -
The 3 Top Ingredients That Make Your Toothpaste a Super Plaque Buster
posted: Mar. 08, 2019.
Human beings have known for millennia the importance of keeping teeth clean. Although we've only come to more fully understand dental plaque's role in dental disease in the last Read more -
A Traditional Bridge Might be the Right Solution for Your Missing Teeth
posted: Mar. 03, 2019.
We can do a great many things to preserve diseased teeth, from filling cavities to crowning damaged but still viable teeth to protect them and restore their attractiveness. But Read more -
Here's What you Need to Know about a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Feb. 26, 2019.
A root canal treatment is a common procedure performed by dentists and endodontists (specialists for inner tooth problems). If you're about to undergo this tooth-saving procedure, here's what you Read more