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Don't Ignore Tooth Pain - You May Need a Root Canal
posted: Feb. 23, 2021.
Tooth decay is one of the most common diseases in the world, nearly as prevalent as the common cold. It’s also one of the two major dental diseases—the other being Read more -
3 Ways We Can Improve a Smile Affected by Unformed Teeth
posted: Feb. 13, 2021.
On the way to adulthood, permanent teeth steadily erupt until, if all goes normally, you have a full set of teeth. Sometimes, though, one or more teeth may fail to Read more -
Emma Roberts Confesses to Having a Major Sweet Tooth While Expecting
posted: Feb. 03, 2021.
Emma Roberts, star of American Horror Story (and niece of actress Julia Roberts), welcomed her first child at the end of 2020. She confessed that her love of sweets made Read more -
Cone Beam Imaging Adds New Benefits to X-Ray Diagnostics
posted: Jan. 24, 2021.
Your dental care wouldn’t be the same without the use of x-rays. Finding and treating tooth decay and other diseases early is a key part of maintaining good dental health, Read more -
Getting Dental Implants Requires Minor Surgery
posted: Jan. 14, 2021.
Dental implants are best known as restorations for single missing teeth. But there’s more to them than that—they can also be used to support and secure removable dentures or fixed Read more -
3 Reasons Why Treating Cavities Is Becoming More Effective
posted: Jan. 04, 2021.
If you've ever had a run-in with cavities, you know the drill (no pun intended): After getting a local anesthetic for pain, the dentist removes any decayed dental tissue, as Read more -
Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
posted: Dec. 25, 2020.
When you’re among the top players in your field, you need every advantage to help you stay competitive: Not just the best equipment, but anything else that relieves pain and Read more -
Dissolving Roots in Adult Teeth Needs to be Treated Immediately
posted: Dec. 15, 2020.
When primary (“baby”) teeth begin to give way for incoming permanent teeth, their roots dissolve in a natural process called root resorption. Dissolving roots, however, isn’t natural for adult teeth Read more -
Keep a Lid on Sugar This Holiday for Healthier Teeth and Gums
posted: Dec. 05, 2020.
During this time of year, many of us dust off traditional family recipes and make our favorite holiday treats. There is, however, a small price to pay for all that Read more -
4 Reasons you may want Your Dentist to Whiten Your Teeth
posted: Nov. 25, 2020.
With the advent of home whitening kits, you no longer have to go to the dentist to have your teeth whitened. DIY kits are relatively safe and effective, if you Read more -
Supermodel Ashley Graham's Unpleasant Dental Encounter With a Frozen Cookie
posted: Nov. 15, 2020.
Ashley Graham has a beautiful and valuable smile—an important asset to her bustling career as a plus-size model and television host. But she recently revealed on Instagram a “confrontation” between Read more -
New Recommendations Make Water Fluoridation Safer Than Ever
posted: Nov. 05, 2020.
For over half a century now, community water systems have been adding fluoride to drinking water to help reduce the risk of tooth decay. Numerous long-term studies have demonstrated the Read more -
The Tale of the Toothworm
posted: Oct. 26, 2020.
Ever wonder just exactly what causes cavities? Once upon a time, “Toothworms” — miniscule, yet relentless pests — were thought to be responsible for this widespread malady. This belief persisted Read more -
Choosing a Screw or Cement to Attach an Implant Crown
posted: Oct. 16, 2020.
If you've lost a tooth, you have a number of options for replacing it. Perhaps the best choice in terms of lifelikeness and durability is a dental implant.All implants have Read more -
As Antetokounmpo Knows, Even an NBA Star Can Be Sidelined by a Toothache
posted: Oct. 06, 2020.
The NBA's reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo may seem unstoppable, but he proved no match for a troubled tooth. Antetokounmpo, the self-proclaimed “Greek Freak,” missed one of the final three 2020 Read more -
Look After Your Teeth During Cancer Treatment to Avoid Dental Disease
posted: Sep. 26, 2020.
Cancer treatment can be an all-out battle with intense side effects for your entire body. One particular area that can suffer is your mouth.Chemotherapy and radiation target and destroy cancer Read more