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What You Need to Know to Buy the Right Toothbrush
posted: Jan. 06, 2019.
If there’s one essential tool for protecting your dental health, it’s the humble toothbrush. The basic manual brush with a long, slender handle and short-bristled head is still effective Read more -
Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
posted: Dec. 27, 2018.
The March 27th game started off pretty well for NBA star Kevin Love. His team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, were coming off a 5-game winning streak as they faced the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Why Bear a Chipped Tooth?
posted: Dec. 17, 2018.
Having a chipped tooth certainly can make life more difficult. It not only keeps you from wanting to smile, but it may also make it harder to eat your Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Oral Sedation Helps Reduce Anxiety During Dental Treatment
posted: Dec. 07, 2018.
Eliminating pain and discomfort is one of our major objectives during dental treatment. To that end, our profession has developed a number of anesthetic drugs and deliveries that ensures Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
4 Things to Know About Diabetes and Gum Health
posted: Nov. 27, 2018.
The American Diabetes Association has declared November National Diabetes Month. If you or a loved one has diabetes, you may already know that diabetes puts you at greater risk Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
posted: Nov. 17, 2018.
Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Diabetes and Oral Health: True or False?
posted: Nov. 07, 2018.
November is National Diabetes Month—a time to focus on a disease that affects more than 400 million people around the world. What does diabetes have to do with oral Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Test Your Knowledge: A Quiz on Dental Erosion
posted: Oct. 28, 2018.
1. What is dental erosion? a. tooth decay; b. dissolving of tooth enamel by acids in food or drink; c. destruction of tooth material by wear; d. attacks on teeth Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Regular Cleanings Benefit Both Your Dental Health and Your Smile
posted: Oct. 18, 2018.
Dental cleanings are an important part of regular dental office visits. Performed by a dental hygienist or dentist, cleanings serve two purposes: to remove bacterial plaque and calculus (hardened Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
posted: Oct. 08, 2018.
In her decades-long career, renowned actress Kathy Bates has won Golden Globes, Emmys, and many other honors. Bates began acting in her twenties, but didn't achieve national recognition until Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Complications from Missing Teeth Could Limit Your Replacement Options
posted: Sep. 28, 2018.
There are plenty of options today for replacing missing teeth, including dental implants. But if the teeth have been missing for some time, complications can arise that limit your Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A Low Sugar, High Fiber Diet will Help Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
posted: Sep. 18, 2018.
If you’re brushing and flossing daily, as well as seeing your dentist at least every six months, you’re doing the top things needed to maintain your dental health. But Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Protect Your Teeth During Football Season
posted: Sep. 08, 2018.
Autumn begins in the month of September, a season that promises cooler days and longer nights. But more significantly for sports fans, September marks the start of football season. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
posted: Aug. 29, 2018.
Sure, it’s big news when celebs tweet selfies from the dental office… if you’re still living in the 20th century. But in Hollywood today, it’s harder to say who Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Help Your Child Develop Good Oral Habits and Avoid Bad Ones
posted: Aug. 19, 2018.
We all have habits: things we do every day often without consciously thinking. Some of them are good; some not so much. And many of them took root in Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Can't Afford Dental Implants? Consider Partial Dentures
posted: Aug. 09, 2018.
We’ve come a long way in our ability to restore missing teeth. Today’s top choice is dental implants, prized not only for their close resemblance to real teeth but Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures