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Uncovering Early Gum Disease Through Periodontal Probing
posted: Oct. 25, 2020.

How do you know if you have periodontal (gum) disease? Sometimes your gums will tell you—when they’re red, swollen or bleed easily.But your gums can also look and feel healthy Read more
A Root Canal Treatment can Save Your Tooth and Relieve Pain
posted: Oct. 15, 2020.

One of the most effective techniques for saving decayed or injured teeth is the root canal treatment. Yet when many people hear they need it, they become nervous at the Read more
Could a Metal Allergy Stop You From Getting Dental Implants?
posted: Oct. 05, 2020.

The subject of allergies covers a wide swath in medicine. Among other things, people have allergic reactions to animal fur, various foods and plant pollen. The effects are equally wide-ranging, Read more
Best Dietary Practices for Healthy Teeth and Gums
posted: Sep. 25, 2020.

Your diet can play as important a role in your dental health as brushing and flossing. What you eat (particularly sugar) could increase your risk of tooth decay despite your Read more
The Day After Labor Day: Renew Your Focus on Your Family's Oral Health
posted: Sep. 15, 2020.

Officially, Labor Day honors the contributions of America's working men and women. Unofficially, the long holiday weekend in early September marks the end of the laid-back summer season. The day Read more
Preventing Gum Disease Could Help More Than Your Teeth and Gums
posted: Sep. 05, 2020.

The top cause for adult tooth loss isn't decay or trauma—it's periodontal (gum) disease. The disease may begin with the gums, but it can ultimately damage underlying bone enough to Read more
Address Your Teeth Grinding Habit Early to Avoid Potential Tooth Loss
posted: Aug. 26, 2020.

Teeth grinding and other biting habits are more than a nuisance — they can generate twenty to thirty times the forces of normal biting. Over the long term, this can Read more
Eat the Right Kind of Carbs to Protect Yourself from Gum Disease
posted: Aug. 16, 2020.

In the quest for the ideal diet, people often stress over one particular food group: carbohydrates. And for good reason—some carbohydrates have been linked to chronic inflammation, a contributing factor Read more
Call the Dentist Immediately If You Have a Loose Tooth
posted: Aug. 06, 2020.

Do you remember when one of your baby teeth began to wiggle? You knew it wouldn't be long before it came out, followed by a little something from the “tooth Read more
Here's the Scoop on Your Upcoming Root Canal
posted: Jul. 27, 2020.

You might be a bit apprehensive if your dentist recommends a root canal treatment, especially if it's your first. That's understandable: Popular culture has portrayed the root canal as an Read more
Air Abrasion: An Alternative to the Traditional Dental Drill
posted: Jul. 17, 2020.

Drilling teeth is an essential part of repairing and restoring the damage caused by tooth decay. For generations dentists have relied on the dental drill with its rotating burr to Read more
A Shingles Outbreak Could Interrupt Your Dental Care
posted: Jul. 07, 2020.

A shingles outbreak can be painful and embarrassing. It could also interfere with many areas of your life—including your dental care.Known medically as herpes zoster, shingles is a viral form Read more
Stop Gum Disease Before it Gets Started with Daily Oral Hygiene
posted: Jun. 27, 2020.

While tooth decay seems to get most of the “media attention,” there’s another oral infection just as common and destructive: periodontal (gum) disease. In fact, nearly half of adults over Read more
Customized Temporary Crowns Help Ensure a Satisfying Permanent Smile
posted: Jun. 17, 2020.

Restoring missing or unattractive teeth can often be a lengthy process. Months may elapse between initial teeth preparation and final placement to allow time for tissue healing and permanent crown Read more
Removable or Bonded, Retainers Help Protect Your New Straighter Smile
posted: Jun. 07, 2020.

The straightening process for a crooked smile doesn't end when the braces come off. There's one more crucial phase to undergo to make sure we don't lose the progress you've Read more
Those Red Patches on Your Tongue are Nothing to be Alarmed About
posted: May 28, 2020.

If you've ever been alarmed to find oddly-shaped red patches on your tongue, you can relax for the most part. Most likely, you're part of a small fraction of the Read more

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