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Saving a Diseased Primary Tooth Could Mean Better Oral Health Later in Life
posted: Oct. 21, 2021.

It’s often best health-wise to preserve even the most troubled tooth—including a child’s primary (“baby”) tooth. If that sounds like too much effort for a tooth that lasts only a Read more
3 Things That Could Help You Avoid Another Round With Gum Disease
posted: Oct. 11, 2021.

While periodontal (gum) disease could ruin your dental health, it doesn’t have to. Dentists and periodontists (specialists in gums and other supporting tooth structures) have effective methods for stopping it, Read more
Are Your Teeth Sensitive to Whitening like Drew Barrymore's? Here's What You Can Do
posted: Oct. 01, 2021.

Best known for her roles in E.T. and Ever After, and more recently as a suburban mom/zombie on Netflix's Santa Clarita Diet, Drew Barrymore is now bringing her trademark quirky Read more
Could a Metal Allergy Stop You From Getting Dental Implants?
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.

The subject of allergies covers a wide swath in medicine. Among other things, people have allergic reactions to animal fur, various foods and plant pollen. The effects are equally wide-ranging, Read more
Life-like Dental Porcelain Helps Restore Smiles Marred by Unattractive Teeth
posted: Sep. 11, 2021.

With its life-like color and texture, dental porcelain can restore a smile marred by decayed or damaged teeth. This durable ceramic material not only matches the varieties of individual tooth Read more
4 Things You Can Do To Protect Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
posted: Sep. 01, 2021.

Despite momentous strides in recent years in the fight against cancer, treatments can still disrupt normal life. Both radiation and chemotherapy have side effects that can cause problems in other Read more
You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
posted: Aug. 22, 2021.

Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may have Read more
Try Conservative Measures to Treating TMD Before More Aggressive Options
posted: Aug. 12, 2021.

After ruling out other possibilities for your constant jaw joint pain, your doctor has diagnosed you with a temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Now that you know what you have, what can Read more
How You Can Reduce the Impact of an Oral Injury on Your Student Athlete
posted: Aug. 02, 2021.

August is the traditional "kickoff" month for football season with student athletes representing the vast majority of players. And, while a new season promises to be exciting for both players Read more
Besides Your Health, Shingles Could Affect Your Dental Care
posted: Jul. 23, 2021.

If you had chicken pox as a child, you're at higher risk for a painful viral infection later in life called shingles. Besides a painful skin rash and other symptoms Read more
A Royal Fix
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.

So you’re tearing up the dance floor at a friend’s wedding, when all of a sudden one of your pals lands an accidental blow to your face — chipping out Read more
Saving Primary Teeth From Decay Is Totally Worth It - Here's How
posted: Jul. 03, 2021.

The few teeth your one or two year old has will eventually fall out in a few years—so, why be concerned about tooth decay this early? Actually, you should: Fighting Read more
Tobacco: One Baseball Tradition We Can Do Without
posted: Jun. 23, 2021.

While sports like football, basketball and soccer have exploded in popularity over the last few decades, many Americans still have a soft spot for the granddaddy of them all: baseball. Read more
Paying Attention to Certain Factors Helps Ensure Successful Implant Outcomes
posted: Jun. 13, 2021.

Implants are highly regarded by both dentists and patients for their versatility and durability. But it’s their life-like appearance that “seals the deal” as the restoration of choice — not Read more
Like Johnny Manziel, You May Need an Oral Surgeon for a Major Dental Problem
posted: Jun. 03, 2021.

QB sensation Johnny Manziel has had a varied career in professional football. After playing two seasons for the NFL Cleveland Browns, he quarterbacked for a number of teams in the Read more
Lasers for Gum Disease Treatment are Just as Effective as Conventional Surgery
posted: May 24, 2021.

When fighting periodontal (gum) disease, it’s often necessary to go deep into “enemy” territory — below the gum line — to remove bacterial plaque, a thin film of built up Read more