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Considering a Smile Makeover? Be Sure You Include Your Bite
posted: Jul. 08, 2019.
A lot of cosmetic dental procedures focus on how teeth look: whether they're stained, chipped or otherwise disfigured. But a true smile makeover requires looking beyond individual teeth appearance Read more -
Wisdom Teeth and What to Do About Them
posted: Jun. 28, 2019.
As Spring turns to Summer, millions of students will depart high school in the time-honored rite of passage called graduation. At the same time, quite a few of these Read more -
3 Tips for Successful, Safe Home Teeth Whitening
posted: Jun. 18, 2019.
Teeth whitening or bleaching is one of the most affordable and least invasive ways of improving your smile. Although the effect fades with time, whitening can make dull and Read more -
Do This for Your Dental Health Before, During and After Cancer Treatment
posted: Jun. 08, 2019.
Although cancer treatment has advanced steadily in recent decades, the most used therapies continue to be radiation and chemotherapy to eradicate cancerous cells. And while they often work, both Read more -
Your Teenager's Teeth May Not Be Mature Enough for Veneers
posted: May 29, 2019.
Teenagers and adults alike can improve their smile appearance with dental solutions like teeth whitening or orthodontics. But there are a few cosmetic solutions like porcelain veneers that are Read more -
Dentures with Implants Could Help You Avoid Bone Loss
posted: May 19, 2019.
Even with modern prevention and treatment advances, losing teeth in later life is still a sad but common part of human experience. Just as generations have before, many today Read more -
3 Things You can do to Slow Tooth Wear
posted: May 09, 2019.
Unlike our primitive ancestors, our teeth have it relatively easy. Human diets today are much more refined than their counterparts from thousands of years ago. Ancient teeth recovered from Read more -
Why You Should Floss Around the Implants Supporting Your Bridge
posted: Apr. 29, 2019.
We've been using bridges to replace missing teeth for decades. Now, recently-developed implant-supported bridges are even more dependable, promising greater durability and less interference with remaining natural teeth. But just Read more -
Here's How to Care for 3 Common Dental Restorations
posted: Apr. 19, 2019.
Today's dental restorations are truly amazing. Not only are they life-like and functional, they can endure for many years a hostile environment of bacteria, acid and heavy biting forces. Even Read more -
Guide Your Older Children or Teens through These 3 Oral Health Areas
posted: Apr. 09, 2019.
Helping your infant or toddler develop good dental habits is one of the best head starts you can give them toward optimum oral health. But even after they’ve matured Read more -
Teeth Grinding in Older Children and Adolescents a Cause for Concern
posted: Mar. 30, 2019.
Teeth grinding is one childhood habit that sounds worse than it usually is: often the most harm done is to your night’s sleep. That said, though, it’s still a Read more -
A Dental Exam Could Uncover an Eating Disorder
posted: Mar. 20, 2019.
After your son or daughter's dental exam, you expect to hear about cavities, poor bites or other dental problems. But your dentist might suggest a different kind of problem Read more -
A Detailed 'Smile Analysis' Sets the Stage for a Successful Makeover
posted: Mar. 10, 2019.
Cosmetic dentists routinely perform smile transformations once thought impossible. Using the latest materials and techniques, today's practitioners can "make over" the most problematic smiles. But to achieve these results, it's Read more -
Chronic Dry Mouth Could Increase Your Risk for Dental Disease
posted: Feb. 28, 2019.
When your mouth is dry, you know it: that sticky, uncomfortable feeling when you first wake up or when you're thirsty. Fortunately, it usually goes away after you eat Read more -
Topical Fluoride is a Safe Way to Protect Your Child's Teeth from Decay
posted: Feb. 18, 2019.
We've known for decades that fluoride strengthens tooth enamel and lowers the risk for decay. And while adding it to toothpaste and drinking water are the more common ways Read more -
Stop Gum Disease Before it Harms Your Health
posted: Feb. 08, 2019.
If you're over 30 your chances for developing periodontal (gum) disease are better than half. And it's not a minor matter—untreated gum disease can lead not only to tooth Read more -
Dental Porcelain is a Great Option for Creating a Natural Appearance
posted: Jan. 29, 2019.
The mark of a great dental restoration is that you can’t see it. It’s there in plain sight, but others observing your new and improved smile can’t tell the Read more