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Is Laser Treatment a Good Option for Controlling Gum Disease?
posted: Sep. 16, 2020.
Although techniques for treating periodontal (gum) disease can vary, they all boil down to one objective: remove the bacterial plaque and calculus (hardened plaque deposits) that cause the infection. The Read more -
Want to Improve Your Athletic Performance? Try Tuning Up Your Dental Care
posted: Sep. 06, 2020.
After a long hiatus, school athletes are gearing up for another sports year. Given the pandemic, they may be modifying some of their usual habits and practices. But one thing Read more -
Even Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence Aren't Immune From Bad Breath!
posted: Aug. 27, 2020.
Exchanging passionate kisses with big-screen star Jennifer Lawrence might sound like a dream come true. But according to Liam Hemsworth, her Hunger Games co-star, it could also be a nightmare… Read more -
You May Need Orthodontics Before Replacing a Missing Tooth
posted: Aug. 17, 2020.
Sometimes you need only a single solution to improve your smile: teeth whitening to brighten stained teeth; porcelain veneers or crowns to mask dental flaws; or a life-like dental implant Read more -
Direct Veneers Offer a Quick and Affordable Alternative to Traditional Veneers
posted: Aug. 07, 2020.
Orthodontics, veneers and other cosmetic dental techniques can turn a less than perfect smile into a beautiful one—but not always very quickly. For example, porcelain veneers can take weeks from Read more -
The Perils of a Loose Permanent Tooth - and What to do About it
posted: Jul. 28, 2020.
A loose baby tooth is normal and expected; a loose permanent tooth is quite another matter: it’s an advanced sign of disease that could lead to losing the tooth.The reasons Read more -
Viggo Mortensen's Red-Carpet Smile
posted: Jul. 18, 2020.
The Golden Globes ceremony is a night when Hollywood stars shine their brightest. At the recent red-carpet event, leading man Viggo Mortensen had plenty to smile about: Green Book, the Read more -
A Second Root Canal Treatment May Help Save an Endangered Tooth
posted: Jul. 08, 2020.
When decay spreads to the tooth’s inner pulp, a root canal treatment may be necessary to save it. It’s a common procedure: after removing all tissue from the pulp, the Read more -
Fluoridated Drinking Water Helps Curb Tooth Decay Safely
posted: Jun. 28, 2020.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls it “one of the ten most important public health measures of the 20th Century.” A new vaccine? A cure for a Read more -
Adult Tooth Root Resorption is a Serious Issue that Requires Prompt Action
posted: Jun. 18, 2020.
Tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease pose the most common dangers to dental health. But there are some rare conditions that can also place teeth at risk to be on Read more -
Zac Efron's Smile Transformation Could Happen to You
posted: Jun. 08, 2020.
Actor Zac Efron has one of the top smiles in a business known for beautiful smiles. Bursting on the scene in 2006 at age 18 in High School Musical, Efron Read more -
Treating Gum Disease may Require Invasive Procedures
posted: May 29, 2020.
Periodontal (gum) disease causes more than simple gum swelling—this bacterial infection can harm and destroy your teeth’s supporting structures, including the bone. Its aggressiveness sometimes requires equally aggressive treatment.Gum disease Read more -
An Implant-Supported Denture Offers a Number of Advantages
posted: May 19, 2020.
If you’ve had the misfortune of losing all or most of your teeth (a condition called edentulism), you still have effective options for restoring lost form and function to your Read more -
The Top 3 Oral Problems in America - and What You Should Do About Them
posted: May 09, 2020.
The Health Policy Institute, part of the American Dental Association, recently conducted a survey of around 15,000 people across the U.S., asking them about problems with their teeth and gums. Read more -
Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
posted: Apr. 29, 2020.
If you're well past your teen years, you probably have several reasons for not straightening your crooked smile: the expense, the time and the embarrassment of being a 30-, 40- Read more -
Moderate Your Child's Juice Drinking to Lower Tooth Decay Risk
posted: Apr. 19, 2020.
Along with daily brushing and flossing, limiting your child’s sugar consumption is an important way to prevent tooth decay. We all know the usual suspects: candy, sugar-added snacks and sodas. Read more