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3 Tips for Helping Your Kids Develop Great Tooth-Friendly Habits
posted: Mar. 07, 2019.
Want to give your kids the best start possible for a lifetime of good dental health? The most important thing you can do is train them in effective brushing Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Bitewing X-rays: Your Questions Answered
posted: Feb. 25, 2019.
Radiographic (x-ray) images are an indispensible diagnostic tool in dentistry. One of the most routine and useful types of x-rays dentists take is the so-called bitewing. Here are some Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Did You Know? February Is National Children's Dental Health Month!
posted: Feb. 15, 2019.
Every February, the American Dental Association sponsors a campaign called National Children’s Dental Health Month. The purpose of this operation is to raise awareness about how important it is Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
posted: Feb. 05, 2019.
Sometimes, looking at old pictures can really bring memories back to life. Just ask Stefani Germanotta—the pop diva better known as Lady Gaga. In one scene from the recent Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
4 Things you Should do if Your Child Complains of a Toothache
posted: Jan. 26, 2019.
If your child has a toothache, there’s good news — and not so good news. The good news is the pain rarely indicates an emergency. On the downside, though, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A Crown Could be the Answer to Preserving Your Damaged Tooth
posted: Jan. 16, 2019.
We’ve been treating one of your decay-prone teeth for some time with one filling after another. Each incident required a little more removal of decayed tooth material until now Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
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