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Overcoming Bone Loss Preventing You From Getting an Implant
posted: May 02, 2021.
Introduced to the United States in the 1980s, dental implants have quickly become the go-to restoration for tooth replacement. And for good reason: they're not only incredibly life-like, they're Read more -
4 Ways Alcohol Could Affect Your Oral Health
posted: Apr. 22, 2021.
Fermented and distilled beverages have been a part of human culture for millennia. They help us celebrate the joys of life and the companionship of family and friends. But Read more -
How MLB Star Aaron Judge Changed His Smile and How You Can Too
posted: Apr. 12, 2021.
Between the final game of the World Series in late October and spring training in February, major league baseball players work on their skills preparing for the new season. Read more -
CT Imaging Technology Can Improve Outcomes for Complex Dental Problems
posted: Apr. 02, 2021.
The mouth is a crowded place with nerves, blood vessels and sinus cavities sharing common space with the teeth and gums. Although important in their own right, these structures Read more -
Not Getting a Good Night's Sleep? Your Dentist May Be Able to Help
posted: Mar. 23, 2021.
If you live an average lifespan, you'll spend more than 200,000 hours in blissful slumber. It's not a waste, though: You absolutely need this much sleep to maintain optimum Read more -
3 Reasons Why Treating Cavities Is Becoming More Effective
posted: Mar. 13, 2021.
If you've ever had a run-in with cavities, you know the drill (no pun intended): After getting a local anesthetic for pain, the dentist removes any decayed dental tissue, Read more -
You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
posted: Mar. 03, 2021.
Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may Read more -
4 Tips for Improving Daily Brushing and Flossing
posted: Feb. 21, 2021.
Two important practices boost your protection from dental disease: twice-a-year dental visits; and daily brushing and flossing. Of the two, that second one could be the most important. Personal oral Read more -
Eating the Right Foods Can Boost Your Efforts to Prevent Dental Disease
posted: Feb. 11, 2021.
You're more apt to lose teeth because of periodontal (gum) disease and tooth decay than any other cause. But neither of these bacterial diseases have to happen: You can Read more -
What To Do and Not Do for These 3 Common Childhood Dental Problems
posted: Feb. 01, 2021.
Knowing what to do—and what not to do—when your child is sick can greatly affect their health and well-being. That's especially true with dental problems. Here then are some Dos Read more -
What's That on Your Teeth, Nick Jonas? How to Avoid a Similar Smile Oops
posted: Jan. 21, 2021.
Think no one is looking at your smile when you’re out in public? Nick Jonas’ recent experience might convince you otherwise. While the Jonas Brothers were performing during the Read more -
That Energy Drink You Take for a Boost Might Be Hurting Your Dental Health
posted: Jan. 11, 2021.
Although energy drinks are but a blip on the historical timeline compared to coffee or tea, they've displaced these traditional stimulants among nearly half of today's adolescents and young Read more -
Bone Grafting Might be Necessary Before You Obtain an Implant
posted: Jan. 01, 2021.
Every year dentists place over 5 million dental implants for lost teeth, often removing the problem tooth and installing the implant at the same time. But getting a “tooth Read more -
4 Areas Deserving Attention as You Protect Your Teeth for a Lifetime
posted: Dec. 21, 2020.
Thousands of years ago, our ancestors could only expect to live between 30 and 40 years. But steady improvements in lifestyle and medical care have increased human life expectancy Read more -
What Tara Lipinski Does to Protect One of Her Most Valuable Assets - Her Smile
posted: Dec. 10, 2020.
Tara Lipinski loves to smile. And for good reason: The Olympic-gold medalist has enjoyed a spectacular career in ladies' figure skating. Besides also winning gold in the U.S. Nationals Read more -
A 'Tooth in a Day' Implant Could Give You a Perfect Smile From Day One
posted: Nov. 30, 2020.
Getting a new implant tooth in only one day sounds too good to be true. But it's true—up to a point. Whether or not you can undergo an immediate Read more
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