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Treating Gum Disease is Good for Your Whole Body, Not Just Your Mouth
posted: Jul. 18, 2020.
Periodontal (gum) disease can do unpleasant things to your mouth, including losing teeth. Its effects, though, may not be isolated to the oral cavity: Gum disease could make other Read more -
Prevention and Early Detection of Root Cavities Could Save a Tooth
posted: Jul. 08, 2020.
Tooth decay is one of two dental diseases most responsible for tooth loss (gum disease being the other). In the absence of treatment, what starts as a hole or Read more -
How Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus Got Their Stellar Smiles
posted: Jun. 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 -
A Common Sense Approach to Managing Your Dental Care Costs
posted: Jun. 18, 2020.
It's a sad fact: Many people postpone needed dental treatment because of their finances. There's no doubt that treatments for many tooth and gum problems can be expensive. But Read more -
What Really Happens During a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Jun. 08, 2020.
Bad news at your last dental visit: You have a decayed tooth. And not just in the enamel—the decay has invaded the tooth's inner pulp and the resulting infection Read more -
If a Root Canal Won't Work, This Procedure Might Save Your Tooth
posted: May 29, 2020.
Root canal treatments are the go-to procedures dentists use to treat a tooth with advanced internal decay that has resulted in the pulp (nerve) dying. And for good reason: Read more -
What You Can Do About Bad Breath (Unless You're a Famous Actress Pranking Your Co-Star)
posted: May 19, 2020.
Hollywood superstar Jennifer Lawrence is a highly paid actress, Oscar winner, successful producer and…merry prankster. She's the latter, at least with co-star Liam Hemsworth: It seems Lawrence deliberately ate Read more -
Sedation Can Help a Child Receive Needed Dental Care Now and in the Future
posted: May 09, 2020.
You have a wonderful pediatric dentist who's great with kids. Their dental office is a children's wonderland with cheerful colors, toys and a staff that tries to make things Read more -
Sedation Therapy Can Help Anxious Patients Get the Dental Care They Need
posted: Apr. 29, 2020.
Dental visit anxiety is a serious problem: Half of all Americans admit to some level of dental fear, while 15% avoid dental care altogether due to acute anxiety. The Read more -
Friendly Bacteria Can Help Protect Our Mouths From Disease
posted: Apr. 19, 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 -
Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
posted: Apr. 09, 2020.
Multi-platinum recording artist Janet Jackson has long been known for her dazzling smile. And yet, Jackson admitted to InStyle Magazine that her trademark smile was once a major source Read more -
A Little Orthodontic Magic Could Help an Impacted Tooth Erupt
posted: Mar. 30, 2020.
Bite problems aren't limited to teeth simply out of position. The problem could be some teeth aren't there—visibly, that is. They still exist below the gums and bone, but Read more -
Here's What You Can Do to Avoid Gum Disease
posted: Mar. 20, 2020.
Here's an alarming statistic: Nearly half of adults over 30—and 70% over 65—are affected by periodontal (gum) disease. It's sobering because if not caught and treated early, gum disease Read more -
Uncovering Early Gum Disease Through Periodontal Probing
posted: Mar. 10, 2020.
How do you know if you have periodontal (gum) disease? Sometimes your gums will tell you—when they’re red, swollen or bleed easily. But your gums can also look and feel Read more -
Miley Cyrus's Little Secret: Straightening Her Smile With Lingual Braces
posted: Feb. 29, 2020.
Miley Cyrus's rise to fame began when she was cast in the Disney series Hannah Montana. She played the title character, Hannah Montana, a famous singing star hiding her Read more -
Treating a Young, Permanent Tooth Requires a Different Approach
posted: Feb. 19, 2020.
Soon after the primary (baby) teeth begin to give way, the teeth a child will have the rest of their lives start erupting into the mouth. But while they’re Read more
