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3 Ways to Correct a Smile With Missing Incisors
posted: Dec. 10, 2021.
In the classic holiday film, It's a Wonderful Life, George Bailey sees what life would be like if he'd never been born. In a variation on the theme, imagine your Read more -
Easing the Pain and Discomfort of Canker Sores
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.
If you occasionally experience small sores in the softer tissues of your mouth, you may have aphthous ulcers or better known as canker sores. While rarely a health concern, they Read more -
Custom Oral Appliances Could Help Stop Sleep Apnea
posted: Nov. 20, 2021.
For millions of Americans, sleep apnea is a serious health condition. Not only can it impair your day-to-day living, you might be more susceptible to high blood pressure, heart disease Read more -
Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
posted: Nov. 10, 2021.
The long-running hit show Dancing with the Stars has had its share of memorable moments, including a wedding proposal, a wardrobe malfunction, and lots of sharp dance moves. But just Read more -
Answers to Common Questions About Root Canal Treatments
posted: Oct. 31, 2021.
A root canal treatment is a commonly known but often misunderstood procedure. Contrary to popular belief, these treatments aren't painful — in fact, they often stop a toothache. More importantly, Read more -
Dental Implants can also Support Other Traditional Restorations
posted: Oct. 21, 2021.
If you’re thinking about getting dental implants, you’re in good company. Dentists have placed more than 3 million of these popular devices since their introduction in the early 1980s.But if Read more -
Why and How to Save a Diseased Tooth
posted: Oct. 11, 2021.
Let's say you have a diseased tooth you think might be on its last leg. It might be possible to save it, perhaps with a significant investment of time and Read more -
Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
posted: Oct. 01, 2021.
Have you started orthodontic treatment recently? Are you having a little trouble getting used to your braces? If so, you are not alone: Everybody goes through an adjustment period during Read more -
Here's What You Need To Know About Dental Insurance and Choosing a Crown
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.
Millions of Americans rely on dental insurance to help them better afford dental care. Depending on the benefit package, an insurance policy can be useful in restoring dental health compromised Read more -
Make Dental Care a Priority When You're Pregnant
posted: Sep. 11, 2021.
There are many health concerns when you’re pregnant. And not just for you — what you eat, how you sleep or what medications or supplements you’re taking all have an Read more -
Frequent Sinus Infections? Take a Trip to Your Dentist
posted: Sep. 01, 2021.
If you suffer frequent sinus infections, you might want to see a dentist. No, really—your recurring sinusitis might stem from a decayed tooth.Tooth decay can start as a cavity, but Read more -
Buffalo Bills' Stefon Diggs Knows There's Never a Bad Place to Floss
posted: Aug. 22, 2021.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs wrapped up the NFL regular season in January, setting single-season records in both catches and receiving yards. The Bills handily beat the Miami Dolphins, Read more -
Encourage Your College-Bound Child to Practice Good Oral Health Habits
posted: Aug. 12, 2021.
It's a big transition when your child enters college — for both of you. You may find “cutting the apron strings” a little rocky at times.But like most parents, you'll Read more -
Here's What You Can Expect With Dental Implant Surgery
posted: Aug. 02, 2021.
Getting dental implants is going to require surgery. But don't let that concern you—it's a relatively minor procedure.Currently the “gold standard” for tooth replacement, an implant consists of a titanium Read more -
The 3 Top Causes for Tooth Sensitivity
posted: Jul. 23, 2021.
Like other living tissue, your teeth can feel. Dentin, the layer below the enamel, houses fluid-filled conduits that transmit temperature or pressure sensations to a nerve network within the tooth’s Read more -
Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.
Want to know the exact wrong way to pry open a stubborn lid? Just ask Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC-TV’s popular “Tonight Show.” When the 40-year-old funnyman had trouble opening Read more