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Lasers Could One Day be Commonplace for Treating Gum Disease
posted: May 25, 2017.
There are a variety of methods for treating periodontal (gum) disease depending on its severity — from routine office cleanings to periodontal surgery. But the goal behind all of Read more -
If at All Possible, Primary Teeth are Worth Saving
posted: May 10, 2017.
Primary (baby) teeth might not last long, but their impact can last a lifetime. Their first set of teeth not only allows young children to eat solid foods, but Read more -
Take Steps to Save an Incoming Tooth's Place to Avoid a Poor Bite
posted: Apr. 25, 2017.
At your child's latest dental visit, you found out one of their primary (“baby”) teeth has become decayed and in danger of loss. Of course, you may think, it's Read more -
Techniques for Keeping Impacted Canine Teeth from Spoiling Your Smile
posted: Apr. 10, 2017.
Although usually an orderly process, some permanent teeth don't come in as they should. In fact, they may not come in at all and remain hidden in the gum Read more -
Encourage Your Child to Stop Thumb Sucking Around Age 3
posted: Apr. 02, 2017.
One of the biggest concerns we hear from parents is about their child's thumb sucking habit. Our advice: if they're under age 4, there's no need for concern — Read more -
Be Sure to have These 3 Essentials Covered Beforehand for Veneer Success
posted: Mar. 18, 2017.
For over three decades, veneers have helped mask dental imperfections like chipping, staining or gaps and improve the appearance of millions of teeth. As the name implies, this thin Read more -
Be Alert to the Unintended Consequences of Cancer Treatment to Oral Health
posted: Mar. 03, 2017.
Thanks to treatments like chemotherapy and radiation, your chances of surviving cancer are greater than ever. These treatments, however, often produce unwelcome side effects. Treating throat or oral cancer, Read more -
See Your new Look Before Dental Work with a 'Trial Smile'
posted: Feb. 16, 2017.
Digital computer technology has made a big impact on cosmetic dentistry. We can now simulate on a monitor display of your face how your new smile will appear after Read more -
The True Cause of Your Gummy Smile Determines How We Treat it
posted: Feb. 01, 2017.
What makes a beautiful smile? The teeth, of course: bright, evenly shaped and precisely aligned with each other. But your teeth can be as perfect as can be and Read more -
Implant-Supported Dentures Could Help You Avoid Bone Loss
posted: Jan. 17, 2017.
Not long ago, the most affordable option for total tooth loss was a removable denture. Dentures, prosthetic (false) teeth set in gum-colored acrylic plastic bases, can effectively restore function Read more -
Adjust Your Diet to Accommodate TMD to Maximize Nutrition
posted: Jan. 02, 2017.
Eating is one of the pleasures — and necessities — of life, but people who suffer from temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) may find eating no pleasure at all — Read more -
Success with Dental Implants Depends on Attention to Detail
posted: Dec. 25, 2016.
Dental implants are all the rage. And why not — not only are these tooth replacements life-like and highly functional, they have an amazing 95% ten-year success rate. Some of Read more -
Chronic Jaw Pain Could be Related to Other Inflammatory Conditions
posted: Dec. 10, 2016.
If you're suffering from jaw pain or impaired function, it may not be the only source of chronic pain in your body. Of the millions of adults with temporomandibular Read more -
Avoid Bone Loss around Tooth Roots through Regular Dental Care
posted: Nov. 25, 2016.
Periodontal (gum) disease is a serious matter. Not only can it wreak havoc with your gums, it could also cause bone loss in the jaw that supports your teeth. Gum Read more -
Effective Dental Care Depends First on Getting the Big Picture
posted: Nov. 10, 2016.
You might see your teeth and gums as separate parts of your mouth. But we dentists see them as a unified biological system, each of them contributing to your Read more -
We can Minimize Discomfort from Canker Sores with a few Basic Treatments
posted: Oct. 26, 2016.
They seemingly pop up out of the blue inside your mouth: tiny sores that are sometimes painful — and always annoying. Then, in about a week to ten days Read more -
New Understanding of Bacteria Promises Better Approaches to Oral Care
posted: Oct. 11, 2016.
Mention “bacteria” and people begin looking for the germicide. The truth is, though, only a few strains cause disease — the rest are benign or even play a beneficial Read more