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Manage Your Osteoporosis Medication to Avoid Jawbone Problems
posted: Mar 29, 2020.

Around 20 million people—mostly women after menopause—take medication to slow the progress of osteoporosis, a debilitating disease that weakens bones. But although effective, some osteoporosis drugs could pose dental issues Read more
The Type of Mouthrinse you use Could be Doing More Than Freshen Breath
posted: Mar 19, 2020.

As a regular part of your daily hygiene you may be using a mouthrinse — or “mouthwash” — mainly to keep your mouth feeling fresh and clean. Some mouthrinses, though, Read more
Eat More of These Foods for Healthier Teeth and Gums
posted: Mar 09, 2020.

If you’re the typical American, chances are high your diet is less than ideal. According to the U.S. President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, 40% of our total caloric Read more
Encourage Your Child to Stop Thumb Sucking Around Age 3
posted: Feb 28, 2020.

One of the biggest concerns we hear from parents is about their child's thumb sucking habit. Our advice: if they're under age 4, there's no need for concern — yet. Read more
Test Your Expertise in Caring for Your Child's Dental Health With This Short Quiz
posted: Feb 18, 2020.

Your child’s current dental care sets the stage for good oral health later in life. It’s essential, therefore, that you know how best to protect their teeth and gums. In Read more
Manage These Risk Factors to Reduce Your Risk of Tooth Decay
posted: Feb 08, 2020.

Tooth decay doesn't occur out of thin air, but is the end result of bacteria feeding on sugar, multiplying and producing acid. High acidity erodes tooth enamel and creates an Read more
Keep Alert to These Signs of Impending Tooth Decay
posted: Jan 29, 2020.

Although preventable, the occurrences of tooth decay are all too common. Yet decay doesn’t appear out of the blue: certain mouth conditions set the disease in motion.Here are a few Read more
You May Not Need a Narcotic to Manage Post-Dental Work Pain
posted: Jan 19, 2020.

There's no doubt treating dental problems can improve your health. But because the mouth is among the most sensitive areas of the body, many dental procedures can be potentially uncomfortable Read more
Celebrating Paul Revere, Patriot and Dental Craftsman
posted: Jan 09, 2020.

While celebrating all that a new year brings, take a moment to remember the New Year's Day birthday of a true American patriot: the legendary Paul Revere. Ironically, he became Read more
Good Oral Hygiene Just as Important for Implants as for Natural Teeth
posted: Dec 30, 2019.

Dental implants are known for their durability as well as life-like beauty. Thanks to their unique construction and ability to integrate with bone, they have a very high success rate Read more
Here's How to Care for 3 Common Dental Restorations
posted: Dec 20, 2019.

Today's dental restorations are truly amazing. Not only are they life-like and functional, they can endure for many years a hostile environment of bacteria, acid and heavy biting forces.Even so, Read more
Here's How We Can Jazz up Your Holiday Smile This Season
posted: Dec 10, 2019.

The holidays have officially begun! Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve, it’s fairly certain you’re going to be spending time with lots of folks. From family gatherings to neighborhood open Read more
Consider a Removable Partial Denture as a Temporary Solution After Tooth Loss
posted: Nov 30, 2019.

In an ideal situation, you would transition from a missing tooth to a permanent replacement with as little time in between as possible. Unfortunately, reality can intrude on the best Read more
Porcelain Veneers Could Change Your Appearance for the Better
posted: Nov 20, 2019.

We now have an amazing repertoire in dentistry to restore the look and function of damaged or missing teeth. From tooth-colored crowns to life-like dental implants, we can turn an Read more
Fluoridated Drinking Water Helps Curb Tooth Decay Safely
posted: Nov 10, 2019.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls it “one of the ten most important public health measures of the 20th Century.” A new vaccine? A cure for a Read more
Get a Dental Exam as Soon as Possible if you Suspect Gum Disease
posted: Oct 31, 2019.

If you suspect you have periodontal (gum) disease, it's important to get a correct diagnosis and begin treatment as soon as possible. The sooner you begin treatment the better the Read more

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