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Removing Hardened Plaque Reduces Your Risk of Disease
posted: Sep. 03, 2020.
When you floss (you do floss, right?), you probably notice a sticky, yellowish substance called plaque stuck to the thread. This thin film of tiny food particles and bacteria Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
You Can Have a Straighter Smile - Just Like the Queen of England
posted: Aug. 24, 2020.
The monarchs of the world experience the same health issues as their subjects—but they often tend to be hush-hush about it. Recently, though, the normally reticent Queen Elizabeth II Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Partial Dentures: an Affordable Alternative to More Expensive Restorations
posted: Aug. 14, 2020.
Dental implants are today’s preferred choice for replacing missing teeth. They’re the closest restoration to natural teeth—but at a price, especially for multiple teeth. If implants are beyond your Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Prevention and Early Detection of Root Cavities Could Save a Tooth
posted: Aug. 04, 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 moreCategory: Oral Health -
Why You Shouldn't Worry About the Mercury in Your Silver Fillings
posted: Jul. 25, 2020.
Over the last century and a half millions of people have had a tooth cavity filled with “silver” amalgam. Perhaps you’re one of them. The use of this effective Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How AFV's Alfonso Ribeiro Saved His Tooth
posted: Jul. 15, 2020.
Remembered fondly by fans as the wacky but loveable Carlton on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Alfonso Ribeiro is currently in his fifth year hosting America's Funniest Videos. It's Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
You Don't Have to Live with a Gummy Smile. Here's How We Can Change it!
posted: Jul. 05, 2020.
A beautiful smile is a balanced smile, especially in regard to your gums. A normal smile usually shows 4 mm or less of gum tissue along with about 10 Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
A Little Dairy Can Go a Long Way for Maintaining Healthy Teeth
posted: Jun. 25, 2020.
It's National Dairy Month and time to pay tribute to the aurochs, those shaggy creatures who once roamed the Fertile Crescent until people began domesticating them about 8,000 years Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Diet and Lifestyle Changes Could Lower Your Risk of Oral Cancer
posted: Jun. 15, 2020.
Oral cancer is one of the more dangerous malignancies people face. But there are ways you can reduce your risk of this deadly disease through changes in lifestyle habits Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Why Kathy Bates Chose This Alternative to Braces and so Might You
posted: Jun. 05, 2020.
Kathy Bates has been a familiar face to filmgoers since her Oscar-winning performance as Annie Wilkes in Misery. She's best known for playing true-to-life characters like Wilkes or Barbara Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Why and How to Save a Diseased Tooth
posted: May 26, 2020.
Let's say you have a diseased tooth you think might be on its last leg. It might be possible to save it, perhaps with a significant investment of time Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Ultra-Thin Veneers Might Help You Avoid Enamel Removal
posted: May 16, 2020.
Dental veneers—thin, life-like layers of porcelain bonded to teeth—can turn a so-so smile into a beautiful one. But most veneers have a distinct drawback: To make them look as Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Are Lasers the Future for Treating Advanced Tooth Decay?
posted: May 06, 2020.
Advanced tooth decay is a serious dental problem that can threaten an affected tooth's survival. But for decades now dentists have reliably used root canal treatment to better a Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
posted: Apr. 26, 2020.
While the sport of golf may not look too dangerous from the sidelines, players know it can sometimes lead to mishaps. There are accidents involving golf carts and clubs, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Diabetes Can Make Getting an Implant Difficult, But Not Impossible
posted: Apr. 16, 2020.
Over 26 million Americans have diabetes, a systemic condition that interferes with maintaining safe levels of blood sugar in the bloodstream. Over time, diabetes can begin to interfere with Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Three Things You May Not Know About Root Canal Treatments
posted: Apr. 06, 2020.
The term “root canal” is a part of our social lexicon, and not always with a positive meaning. But contrary to its negative reputation, a root canal treatment can Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures