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Keep Your Smile Beautiful...in April and Beyond
posted: Apr. 25, 2018.
There are well-known holidays on the calendar this month, but here’s one that might have escaped your notice: “Keep America Beautiful Month,” which is observed throughout April! At this Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
posted: Apr. 15, 2018.
When they’re introducing a new movie, actors often take a moment to pay tribute to the people who helped make it happen — like, you know, their dentists. At Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
3 Fluoride Sources You Should Monitor for Your Family's Dental Health
posted: Mar. 31, 2018.
Fluoride is an important weapon in the fight against tooth decay. Fluoride consumption and other applications are especially beneficial during children's dental development for building strong teeth long-term. But the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Things You May Not Know About Orthodontics
posted: Mar. 16, 2018.
It’s a common sight to see someone wearing braces—and not just teens or pre-teens. In the last few decades, people in their adult years (even late in life) are Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Although a Challenge, Chronically Ill Children Need Tooth Decay Prevention
posted: Mar. 01, 2018.
Families of children with chronic conditions face many challenges. One that often takes a back seat to other pressing needs is the prevention of tooth decay. But although difficult, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How Teeth Whitening Brings Out Tara Lipinski's Winning Smile
posted: Feb. 14, 2018.
What does it take to win a gold medal in figure skating at the Winter Olympics? Years and years of practice…a great routine…and a fantastic smile. When Tara Lipinski Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
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