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Keep an Eye on Your Family's Fluoride Intake
posted: May 11, 2019.
Fluoride is a critical weapon in the war against tooth decay. But this natural chemical proven to strengthen tooth enamel has also aroused suspicion over the years that it Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
posted: May 01, 2019.
Some moviegoers have been known to crunch popcorn, bite their fingers or grab their neighbor’s hands during the intense scenes of a thriller. But for one fan, the on-screen Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Sedation Therapy can reduce Anxiety in Children during Dental Visits
posted: Apr. 21, 2019.
Making sure children are comfortable when visiting the dentist is an essential part of creating a lifetime habit of dental care. We recommend children start dental visits around their Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
April Is National Facial Protection Month
posted: Apr. 11, 2019.
April brings the perfect weather to get outside and play. Fittingly, April is also National Facial Protection Month. Whether you prefer softball or basketball, skateboarding or ultimate frisbee, don't Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Teens Benefit Most from A Temporary Solution to Missing Teeth
posted: Apr. 01, 2019.
While tooth loss can occur at any age, replacing one in a younger patient requires a different approach than for someone older. It’s actually better to hold off on Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
posted: Mar. 22, 2019.
Basketball isn't a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What you can Expect if You're Undergoing Implant Surgery
posted: Mar. 12, 2019.
If you’re considering different options for tooth replacement, dental implants are likely high on your list. Implants have a proven reputation for both durability and life-like appearance that can Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Local Anesthesia is a Key Part of Pain-Free Dental Work
posted: Mar. 02, 2019.
We can easily take for granted the comfort we now experience when we undergo dental work. For much of human history that hasn't been the case. Local anesthesia has been Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Here are the Facts on the Impact of Metal Allergies on Dental Work
posted: Feb. 19, 2019.
Allergic reactions aren't necessarily bad: they're your body's responses to possible threats from foreign substances. But the response can go too far and cause a reaction as minor as Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
posted: Feb. 09, 2019.
As the host of America's Funniest Home Videos on ABC TV, Alfonso Ribeiro has witnessed plenty of unintentional physical comedy…or, as he puts it in an interview with Dear Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
X-Ray Radiation Exposure is Much Less than Daily Environmental Radiation
posted: Jan. 30, 2019.
X-rays are an important diagnostic tool in dentistry because of their ability to penetrate and pass through body tissues. Because they penetrate at different speeds depending on tissue density Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How Effective is Your Oral Hygiene? Find Out with a Plaque Disclosing Agent
posted: Jan. 20, 2019.
Brushing and flossing every day are important for preventing dental disease. The object is to remove as much bacterial plaque, the thin biofilm most responsible for disease, from your Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
New Antiviral Drugs can Help you Break the Cold Sore Outbreak Cycle
posted: Jan. 10, 2019.
While it’s common for most of us to get an occasional cold sore, you may suffer from regular breakouts. If so, you know firsthand how uncomfortable and embarrassing they Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
posted: Dec. 31, 2018.
The long-running hit show Dancing with the Stars has had its share of memorable moments, including a wedding proposal, a wardrobe malfunction, and lots of sharp dance moves. But Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Bitewing X-Rays Safely 'Reveal all' About Back Teeth to Prevent Tooth Decay
posted: Dec. 21, 2018.
Modern dental care wouldn’t be the same without x-rays. Since dentists began capturing x-ray images a century ago to detect beginning tooth decay, billions of teeth have been preserved. “Catching Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Practice Daily Oral Hygiene to Prevent Calcified Plaque Formation
posted: Dec. 11, 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