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Why it's Worth the Effort to Save a Problem Baby Tooth
posted: Jan. 30, 2018.
There are usually two moments when primary (“baby”) teeth generate excitement in your family: when you first notice them in your child’s mouth, and when they come out (and Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Moving Just a Few Teeth can have Big Results
posted: Jan. 15, 2018.
Orthodontists are able to achieve attractive results with traditional braces moving several teeth into a better position. In a way, braces are the original “smile makeover.” But orthodontic treatment can Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Hidden Sugar Can Jeopardize Your Health
posted: Jan. 07, 2018.
It's easy to go overboard with sweets during the holiday season. But overconsumption of sugar, month after month, can jeopardize your oral and general health. A sugary diet nourishes Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A Royal Fix
posted: Dec. 30, 2017.
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 Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Get the Real Facts About Local Anesthesia
posted: Dec. 15, 2017.
A lot of people don’t like dental work because they believe it will be painful or uncomfortable. There’s an anatomical reason to back up that concern — the mouth Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Use These Techniques to Enjoy Healthy Foods Even with a Jaw Joint Disorder
posted: Nov. 30, 2017.
We don’t often think about it, but eating is a multi-staged process. It starts, of course, with food that’s hopefully high in nutritional value. But you also need coordinated Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What to Do About Your Child's Toothache Before Seeing the Dentist
posted: Nov. 15, 2017.
If your child begins complaining of tooth pain without an accompanying fever or facial swelling, it’s likely not an emergency. Still, you should have us check it—and the sooner Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
posted: Oct. 31, 2017.
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 -
Using Sinus Surgery to Stimulate Bone Growth for Implants
posted: Oct. 16, 2017.
For a predictable outcome, a dental implant should be placed as soon as the bone and gum tissues following a tooth extraction have healed. But what happens if the Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Tackling Dental Plaque
posted: Oct. 08, 2017.
The American Dental Hygiene Association has designated October as National Dental Hygiene Month. Good dental hygiene is the best weapon against your mouth’s number one enemy: dental plaque. Plaque, a Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Think You're Too Old for Orthodontics? Read This
posted: Sep. 23, 2017.
You’ve lived most of your life with crooked teeth and an imperfect smile. You feel you should have done something about it years ago, but now you’re approaching your Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
posted: Sep. 01, 2017.
Via a recent Instagram post, pop diva Ariana Grande became the latest young celebrity to publicly acknowledge a dental milestone: having her wisdom teeth removed. The singer of hits Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
A 4-Step Process for Achieving Your Highest Oral Health Possible
posted: Aug. 17, 2017.
You know the basics for a healthy mouth: daily oral hygiene and regular dental checkups. But there are other elements unique to you that also factor into your oral Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
posted: Aug. 02, 2017.
Cavities can happen even before a baby has his first piece of candy. This was the difficult lesson actor David Ramsey of the TV shows Arrow and Dexter learned Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Steps to a Better Bite and a More Attractive Smile
posted: Jul. 18, 2017.
Before you consider cosmetic changes to your smile, ask yourself one question: how's your bite? How your teeth are positioned and aligned doesn't just affect their function — it Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
posted: Jul. 03, 2017.
When is the best time to floss your teeth: Morning? Bedtime? How about: whenever and wherever the moment feels right? For Cam Newton, award-winning NFL quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, Read moreCategory: Oral Health