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Here's What you Need to Know about a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Feb. 15, 2019.

A root canal treatment is a common procedure performed by dentists and endodontists (specialists for inner tooth problems). If you're about to undergo this tooth-saving procedure, here's what you Read more
Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
posted: Feb. 05, 2019.

Fans of the legendary rock band Steely Dan received some sad news a few months ago: Co-founder Walter Becker died unexpectedly at the age of 67. The cause of Read more
Want to Keep Enjoying Winter Sports? Wear a Mouthguard!
posted: Jan. 26, 2019.

What's your favorite winter sport? For some, it's all about swooshing down a snowy trail on skis, a board, or a sled. For others, the main attraction is skating Read more
NSAIDs Could be Just as Effective as Narcotics Managing Dental Pain
posted: Jan. 16, 2019.

Like other healthcare providers, dentists have relied for decades on the strong pain relief of opioid (narcotic) drugs for patients after dental work. As late as 2012, doctors and Read more
Crown Lengthening Might be Necessary for Seniors with Tooth Decay
posted: Jan. 06, 2019.

While tooth decay is a potential problem at any age, the risk increases as you grow older. Not only are senior adults more susceptible, decay is often more difficult Read more
Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
posted: Dec. 27, 2018.

When die-hard music fans hear that their favorite performer is canceling a gig, it’s a big disappointment—especially if the excuse seems less than earth-shaking. Recently, British pop sensation Dua Read more
3 Things You Might Notice with Your Child's Teeth That Need a Dentist
posted: Dec. 17, 2018.

Dental disease doesn’t discriminate by age. Although certain types of disease are more common in adults, children are just as susceptible, particularly to tooth decay. Unfortunately, the early signs of Read more
New Year, New Smile
posted: Dec. 07, 2018.

As December brings the old year to a close, it’s a great time to set goals for the year to come. This might include a major life change, such Read more
Lasers Could be the Future for Gum Disease Treatment
posted: Nov. 27, 2018.

We’ve developed a number of effective treatments for periodontal (gum) disease. Depending on how far and deep a patient’s infection has advanced, treatment can be quite invasive and even Read more
Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
posted: Nov. 17, 2018.

Have you started orthodontic treatment recently? Are you having a little trouble getting used to your braces? If so, you are not alone: Everybody goes through an adjustment period Read more
Advanced Equipment and Safe Practices Ensure X-Ray Safety for Children
posted: Nov. 07, 2018.

When it comes to our children’s safety, there isn’t much nowadays that isn’t under scrutiny. Whether food, clothing, toys and more, we ask the same question: can it be Read more
Take These Actions to Make Your Child More Comfortable During Teething
posted: Oct. 28, 2018.

Teething is an important phase in your baby's dental maturity. During the approximate two-year process, they will acquire their first set of teeth. It can also be an unpleasant two Read more
A Retainer Helps You Keep Your New Smile After Braces
posted: Oct. 18, 2018.

Moving your teeth to a more functional and attractive alignment is a big undertaking. You can invest months — even years — and a lot of expense to correct Read more
A Royal Fix
posted: Oct. 08, 2018.

So you’re tearing up the dance floor at a friend’s wedding, when all of a sudden one of your pals lands an accidental blow to your face — chipping Read more
3 Surprising Sugar Sources Your Baby Might be Consuming
posted: Sep. 28, 2018.

Tooth decay is an ever present danger for your baby’s developing teeth. It begins with disease-causing bacteria feasting on leftover sugar, producing high levels of oral acid that slowly Read more
Treating a Child's Tooth Injury May Require Special Consideration
posted: Sep. 18, 2018.

Often as children grow older, their participation in sports or similar activities increases. While generally encouraged, this greater activity does increase injury risk, especially to the mouth. In fact, the Read more

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