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Without Prompt Intervention, Gum Disease Could Damage Tooth Roots
posted: May 27, 2020.
Periodontal (gum) disease often involves more than gum inflammation. The real danger is what this bacterial infection may be doing to tissues beneath the gum line—including tooth roots and Read more -
4 Things You Should Do - or Not Do - to Maintain Your Oral Appliance
posted: May 17, 2020.
Millions of people wear some form of removable oral appliance. The range is pretty extensive, from orthodontic clear aligners and retainers to full or partial dentures. But while they Read more -
You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
posted: May 07, 2020.
Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may Read more -
Oral Cancer Is Deadly - But You Can Lower Your Risk With a Healthy Lifestyle
posted: Apr. 27, 2020.
An estimated 50,000 Americans are expected to be diagnosed this year with some form of oral cancer. Five years from now, if current survival rates still apply (57%), a Read more -
Friendly Bacteria Can Help Protect Our Mouths From Disease
posted: Apr. 17, 2020.
If you know anything about dental disease, then you know bacteria ranks high on the Usual Suspects list. Tooth decay gets its start from acid produced by bacteria; periodontal Read more -
Although a Global Problem, Tooth Decay can be Prevented
posted: Apr. 07, 2020.
Other than the common cold, tooth decay is the most prevalent disease in the world. And while a cavity or two may seem like a minor matter, tooth decay’s Read more -
How Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus Got Their Stellar Smiles
posted: Mar. 28, 2020.
The 2019 Grammy Awards was a star-studded night packed with memorable performances. One standout came from the young Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, who sang a powerful duet of his Read more -
Why Dental Visits are a Smart Idea - Even on a Limited Budget
posted: Mar. 18, 2020.
Facing extensive dental treatment can be stressful—and even more so when you realize what it will cost. It’s a hard fact of life, but some dental work can be Read more -
Your Dentist may have the Solution for Your Sleep Apnea
posted: Mar. 08, 2020.
Your nightly snoring has become a major sleep disturbance for you and other family members. But it may be more than an irritation — it could also be a Read more -
Keep a Watchful Eye on Your Child's Teeth Grinding Habit
posted: Feb. 27, 2020.
It can be alarming to be awakened in the middle of the night by a screeching, gritting sound coming from your child’s bedroom. No, it’s not a scene from Read more -
Dakota Johnson and Her Missing Tooth Gap Sparks Online Debate
posted: Feb. 17, 2020.
Celebrities’ controversial actions and opinions frequently spark fiery debates on social media. But actress Dakota Johnson lit a match to online platforms in a seemingly innocent way—through orthodontics. This summer Read more -
There are Various Ways to Treat Sensitivity - Depending on its Cause
posted: Feb. 07, 2020.
You may be among the one in three Americans who suffer from the pain of tooth sensitivity. Before attempting treatment, though, we must first identify the cause. Your teeth are Read more -
Improve Your Brushing and Flossing Techniques for a Healthier Mouth
posted: Jan. 28, 2020.
Five minutes a day: That’s all it takes to do something that could change your life. It may not seem like a lot of time, but it’s one of Read more -
Do You Have Adequate Bone to Support an Implant?
posted: Jan. 18, 2020.
Besides their life-likeness, implants are also prized for their high success rate. More than ninety-five percent of implants continue to function effectively after ten years. Implants’ advanced technology explains some Read more -
Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
posted: Jan. 08, 2020.
Some moviegoers have been known to crunch popcorn, bite their fingers or grab their neighbor’s hands during the intense scenes of a thriller. But for one fan, the on-screen Read more -
3 Common Sources of Fluoride You Might Not Know About
posted: Dec. 29, 2019.
In the early 1900s, a Colorado dentist noticed his patients had fewer cavities than the norm. He soon found the cause: naturally occurring fluoride in their drinking water. That Read more