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Answering Your Questions about Your Upcoming Teeth Whitening
posted: Dec 01, 2019.
Whitening can transform the dullest teeth into a dazzling smile fit for a Hollywood star. But before you undergo a whitening procedure, you might have a few questions about it. Read more -
Take Steps to Reduce Mouth Acid and Avoid Dental Erosion
posted: Nov 21, 2019.
Your teeth’s hard, enamel coating protects them from environmental dangers or disease. But although it’s made of the hardest substance in the human body, enamel isn’t invincible — prolonged exposure Read more -
What's So Special About Dental Implants?
posted: Nov 11, 2019.
Probably a day doesn’t go by that you don’t encounter advertising for dental implants. And for good reason: implants have taken the world of dentistry by storm.Since their inception over Read more -
An Orthodontic Retainer: Insurance Well Spent for Keeping Your New Smile
posted: Nov 01, 2019.
You’ve invested a lot of time and money in orthodontic treatment to improve your smile. If you’re not careful, though, your teeth could actually move back to their old positions. Read more -
Dissolving Roots in Adult Teeth Needs to be Treated Immediately
posted: Oct 22, 2019.
When primary (“baby”) teeth begin to give way for incoming permanent teeth, their roots dissolve in a natural process called root resorption. Dissolving roots, however, isn’t natural for adult teeth Read more -
To Extract or not Extract? The Big Decision About Your Child's Wisdom Teeth
posted: Oct 12, 2019.
Your child's permanent teeth come in gradually, starting just as they begin losing their primary ("baby") teeth and not ending until late adolescence or early adulthood. That's when the third Read more -
3 Reasons Why Correcting a Poor Bite Is Worthwhile at Any Age
posted: Oct 02, 2019.
October is National Orthodontic Health Month, and the more than 18,000 members of the American Association of Orthodontists want you to know the importance of a good bite. Correcting a Read more -
Simplify Your Toothpaste Purchase by Looking for These Ingredients
posted: Sep 22, 2019.
The American marketplace usually offers us plenty of buying choices — sometimes it seems too many. A case in point: the toothpaste aisle at your local supermarket.It can be a Read more -
Baby Your Teeth and Gums During Pregnancy
posted: Sep 12, 2019.
For a healthy pregnancy, it helps to have healthy teeth and gums. In fact, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) encourages its members to advise expectant moms to Read more -
Periodontal Maintenance Can Help You Avoid Another Episode of Gum Disease
posted: Sep 02, 2019.
To keep a healthy smile, brushing and flossing your teeth every day should be at the top of your to-do list, along with regular dental visits. Dental visits are usually Read more -
Keep Alert for this Extreme Form of Gingivitis
posted: Aug 23, 2019.
It takes only a few days of inadequate oral hygiene for bacterial plaque to trigger the periodontal (gum) disease gingivitis. Though sometimes subtle, there are signs to watch for like Read more -
Lasers Adding New Precision and Efficiency to Root Canal Treatments
posted: Aug 13, 2019.
Root canal treatments are an essential part of dental care — countless teeth with deep decay would be lost each year without it. Now, this traditional dental care procedure is Read more -
Contrary to Popular Opinion, Vaping May Not Be Safer Than Smoking
posted: Aug 03, 2019.
If you think “vaping” electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes for short) is healthier for your teeth and gums than smoking cigarettes, you might be disappointed with the latest research. A number of Read more -
Be on the Alert for White Spots on Teeth While Wearing Braces
posted: Jul 24, 2019.
While wearing braces is the path to a healthier and more attractive smile, it can be a difficult journey. One of your biggest challenges will be keeping your teeth clean Read more -
Transforming Your Smile with Veneers, Step by Step
posted: Jun 13, 2019.
Dental veneers are a great way to transform a smile without the expense or effort often required of other restorations. These thin layers of dental material adhere to the front Read more -
This Rare Tongue Condition Often Looks Worse than it Actually is
posted: Jun 03, 2019.
There are a few mouth conditions so rare most of us have never heard of them. Geographic tongue would fall into this category, affecting only one to three percent of Read more