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Dental Implants Could Help You Avoid This Long-Term Effect of Losing Teeth
posted: Oct. 07, 2020.
What happens when you lose a tooth? In the short-run, it can certainly undermine your appearance and ability to efficiently chew and digest food. But a chain of events Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Bruins' Zdeno Chara Breaks His Jaw During 2019 Stanley Cup
posted: Sep. 27, 2020.
Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara had a rough Stanley Cup final against the St. Louis Blues this past June. Not only did the Bruins ultimately lose the championship, but Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
There are Various Ways to Treat Sensitivity - Depending on its Cause
posted: Sep. 17, 2020.
You may be among the one in three Americans who suffer from the pain of tooth sensitivity. Before attempting treatment, though, we must first identify the cause. Your teeth are Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Things You Should Focus on During Pregnancy for Optimal Dental Health
posted: Sep. 07, 2020.
Pregnancy creates enormous changes in your physical body. These changes, especially on the hormonal level, can impact many aspects of your health including teeth and gums. While it’s easy to Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Implants Make Dentures More Secure, Comfortable and Bone-Friendly
posted: Aug. 28, 2020.
Even in the 21st Century, losing most or all of your teeth is still an unfortunate possibility. Many in this circumstance turn to dentures, as their great-grandparents did, to Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
posted: Aug. 18, 2020.
If there's anything that makes Alfonso Ribeiro happier than his long-running gig as host of America's Funniest Home Videos, it's the time he gets to spend with his family: Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your 'Toothache' Might Signal a Problem Other Than in Your Mouth
posted: Aug. 08, 2020.
You expect a decayed tooth, a fracture or a gum infection to be the cause for that toothache causing you grief. Sometimes, though, the answer may be “none of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Whatever Your Vacation Plans This Year, Don't Forget Teeth and Gum Care
posted: Jul. 29, 2020.
COVID-19 containment restrictions could put a kink in many of our vacation plans this summer. With leisure air travel discouraged and popular attractions like Disney closed, this may be Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Have Fun This Summer But Play it Safe for Your Dental Health's Sake
posted: Jul. 19, 2020.
As summer reaches its apex here in the western hemisphere, warmer weather beckons many of us out of doors. And there's plenty of fun to be had, from hiking Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
posted: Jul. 09, 2020.
Basketball isn't a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Root Resorption in Adult Teeth is a Cause for Concern
posted: Jun. 29, 2020.
As a new permanent tooth develops, the roots undergo a process of breakdown and growth. As older cells dissolve (a process called resorption), they’re replaced by newer cells laid Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Your Health Could Affect the Longevity of a Dental Implant
posted: Jun. 19, 2020.
There’s a lot to like about dental implants for replacing missing teeth. Not only are they life-like, but because they replace the root they also function much like a Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How to Protect Dental Health in the Later Years of Life
posted: Jun. 09, 2020.
As we get older, we become more susceptible to chronic health conditions like diabetes, heart disease or arthritis. We can also begin to see more problems with our teeth Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
posted: May 30, 2020.
Some moviegoers have been known to crunch popcorn, bite their fingers or grab their neighbor’s hands during the intense scenes of a thriller. But for one fan, the on-screen Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Things You Should Do - or Not Do - to Maintain Your Oral Appliance
posted: May 20, 2020.
Millions of people wear some form of removable oral appliance. The range is pretty extensive, from orthodontic clear aligners and retainers to full or partial dentures. But while they Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
In These Uncertain Times, We Still Care About Your Dental Health
posted: May 10, 2020.
During this year's National Public Health Week in April, health issues like vaping and the opioid crisis are taking a back seat to what is front and center on Read more