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You Might Avoid Permanent Tooth Alteration With These 'No-Prep' Veneers
posted: May 09, 2022.
If you know anyone with dental veneers, you've likely heard how much they love them. These thin shells of dental porcelain bonded to the front of teeth can hide a Read more -
Lasers Poised to Transform Current Treatment for Gum Disease
posted: Apr. 29, 2022.
While lasers still seem like science fiction, they’ve been used commercially (and medically) for decades. But there’s still room for growth in practical applications with this developing technology. One promising Read more -
3 Things You Should Know About Teeth Grinding
posted: Apr. 19, 2022.
Do you grind your teeth? If you're not sure, ask your family—sometimes the sound of teeth grinding against teeth might make enough noise to be keeping them up at night. Read more -
Preventing and Treating Gum Disease Could Benefit Your Overall Health
posted: Apr. 09, 2022.
Gum disease's impact goes well beyond your teeth and gums—other aspects of your health can suffer too. Here's why.Gum disease targets the gums, connective tissues and bone that support the Read more -
Even All-Natural Fruit Juices Could Raise Your Child's Risk for Tooth Decay
posted: Mar. 30, 2022.
The amount of sugar your child consumes has a huge bearing on their tooth decay risk: The more they take in, the higher it is for this destructive disease. That's Read more -
Determining the Right Whitening Approach is Key to Brightening a Dull Smile
posted: Mar. 20, 2022.
Bright, naturally white teeth are a key component in a beautiful smile. But the opposite is also true: nothing diminishes an otherwise attractive smile more than stained or discolored Read more -
Correcting a Gummy Smile Starts With Finding Out Its Cause
posted: Mar. 10, 2022.
We instinctively know an attractive smile when we see one. But although our perceptions are subjective ("in the eye of the beholder"), there are understood aesthetic principles that shape them. Read more -
Keep a Watchful Eye on Your Child's Teeth Grinding Habit
posted: Feb. 28, 2022.
It can be alarming to be awakened in the middle of the night by a screeching, gritting sound coming from your child’s bedroom. No, it’s not a scene from a Read more -
Gum Infection Around Tooth Roots Calls for Immediate Action
posted: Feb. 18, 2022.
Many people learn they have periodontal (gum) disease after noticing gum swelling, soreness or bleeding. But what you can see or feel may be only the tip of the iceberg Read more -
4 Things You Can Do to Keep Your Children's Dental Development on Track
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.
After spending much time and expense to keep your kids healthy, you're probably well-acquainted with your family physician. Similarly, you should be just as chummy with your family dentist: That's Read more -
4 Things You Should be Doing Now for Your Baby's Long-Term Dental Health
posted: Jan. 29, 2022.
Your baby will grow into an adult so rapidly it will seem like they're changing right before your eyes. And some of the biggest changes will happen with their teeth, Read more -
Wearing Dentures 24/7 May Not Be a Good Idea - Here's Why
posted: Jan. 19, 2022.
Today’s technologically advanced dentures aren’t your grandparents’ “false teeth.” Now made with superior materials and processes, you could almost forget you’re wearing them. But don’t let that cause you to Read more -
Enjoy That Nibble of Cheese - It's Also Benefitting Your Oral Health
posted: Jan. 09, 2022.
Mystery writer Avery Aames once said, "Life is great. Cheese makes it better." Billions of people around the world would tend to agree. Humanity has been having a collective love Read more -
Removable or Bonded, Retainers Help Protect Your New Straighter Smile
posted: Dec. 30, 2021.
The straightening process for a crooked smile doesn't end when the braces come off. There's one more crucial phase to undergo to make sure we don't lose the progress you've Read more -
New Year, New Smile
posted: Dec. 20, 2021.
In the winter months, when the daylight hours grow few, we celebrate the season with holiday lights and good cheer. This season of hope and renewal also gives us a Read more -
3 Causes for Implant Failure and What You can do About Them
posted: Dec. 10, 2021.
First introduced in the 1980s, dental implants are a popular and reliable tooth replacement option. Numerous studies show that after ten years 95% are still in place. Much of this Read more