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Your Toothache is Telling you Something's Wrong in Your Mouth
posted: Feb. 07, 2019.
A toothache might mean you have tooth decay—or maybe not. It could also be a sign of other problems that will take a dental exam to uncover. But we Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
posted: Jan. 28, 2019.
If we could go back in time, we all probably have a few things we wish we could change. Recently, Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Porcelain Veneers Might not be the Best Option for Teenagers
posted: Jan. 18, 2019.
For chipped, stained, or slightly crooked teeth, dental veneers might be the ideal solution. These thin layers of porcelain bonded directly over the teeth with the perfect blend of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Flossing Daily Around Implants will Help Prevent Losing Your Bridge
posted: Jan. 08, 2019.
Implant-supported fixed bridges are growing in popularity because they offer superior support to traditional bridges or dentures. They can also improve bone health thanks to the affinity between bone Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Keeping Your Smile Healthy Through the Holidays
posted: Dec. 29, 2018.
’Tis the season for holiday joy with sweet treats at every turn. Don’t let it be the season for dental woes as well. You've heard that sugar causes cavities. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
posted: Dec. 19, 2018.
The movie Bohemian Rhapsody celebrates the iconic rock band Queen and its legendary lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury. But when we see pictures of the flamboyant singer, many fans both Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Practice Daily Oral Hygiene to Prevent Calcified Plaque Formation
posted: Dec. 09, 2018.
If you’ve ever heard your dentist or hygienist talk about “calculus,” they’re not referring to a higher branch of mathematics. The calculus on your teeth is something altogether different. Calculus, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Practice Caution with Energy or Sports Drinks to Protect Your Enamel
posted: Nov. 29, 2018.
Although energy and sports drinks have different purposes, they have one thing in common: they often contain added citric and other acids to improve taste and prolong shelf life. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
'Prepless' Veneers can Transform Your Smile Without Altering Your Teeth
posted: Nov. 19, 2018.
Porcelain veneers represent one of the best values in cosmetic dentistry, capable of radically changing a person’s smile with little tooth surface preparation. Still, the small amount of tooth Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics
posted: Nov. 09, 2018.
Magician Michael Grandinetti mystifies and astonishes audiences with his sleight of hand and mastery of illusion. But when he initially steps onto the stage, it’s his smile that grabs Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Regular Cleanings Benefit Both Your Dental Health and Your Smile
posted: Oct. 30, 2018.
Dental cleanings are an important part of regular dental office visits. Performed by a dental hygienist or dentist, cleanings serve two purposes: to remove bacterial plaque and calculus (hardened Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How to Maximize Your Child's Dental Health Potential
posted: Oct. 20, 2018.
There’s a potential threat lurking in your young child’s mouth—tooth decay. This destructive disease can not only rob them of teeth now, it could also impact their dental health Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Ease Your Child's Teething Discomfort with these Tips
posted: Oct. 10, 2018.
Although it’s a natural part of dental development, teething is no picnic for your baby. This process in which each of their twenty primary teeth gradually erupt through the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
posted: Sep. 30, 2018.
Sometimes it seems that appearances count for everything—especially in Hollywood. But just recently, Lonnie Chaviz, the 10-year-old actor who plays young Randall on the hit TV show This Is Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Look After Your Teeth During Cancer Treatment to Avoid Dental Disease
posted: Sep. 20, 2018.
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 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Ways to Take the Jitters Out of Dental Visits
posted: Sep. 10, 2018.
Dental anxiety is a common problem: it’s estimated that one in two Americans admits to some level of nervousness about seeing the dentist. On the extreme side of this Read moreCategory: Oral Health