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Fluoride Treatments Give Your Child Added Protection Against Cavities
posted: Oct. 10, 2021.

When it comes to helping your child avoid tooth decay, it's all hands on deck. Tooth decay can not only harm their current set of primary teeth, but the loss Read more
Before we Extract That Problem Tooth, Let's Consider Saving it
posted: Sep. 30, 2021.

Even though an implant is now as close to life-like as modern dentistry can produce, it won’t surpass the function of your own natural tooth. That’s not to say implants Read more
Don't Worry About Dental Amalgam: It's Safe for Treating Cavities
posted: Sep. 20, 2021.

Dental amalgam—also known as “silver fillings”—has been used for nearly a hundred years to treat cavities. There are several reasons why this mixture of metals has been the go-to material Read more
Temporary Smiles for Teens Waiting on Dental Implants
posted: Sep. 10, 2021.

Here's some good news: Teenagers are less likely than adults to lose teeth to dental disease. But there's also a flip side. Teens can still lose teeth, more likely from Read more
Give Your Child Added Protection Against Cavities With Topical Fluoride
posted: Aug. 31, 2021.

Keeping your child’s teeth and gums healthy may sometimes seem like “one step forward, two steps back.” You do all the right things like daily brushing and flossing, and keeping Read more
Four Tips for Preventing Premature Loss of Baby Teeth From Tooth Decay
posted: Aug. 21, 2021.

Most often, all of your child’s primary teeth will eventually be replaced by permanent teeth, but you shouldn’t consider them less important — there are serious consequences for losing a Read more
Proper Brushing and Flossing Removes Disease-Causing Plaque
posted: Aug. 11, 2021.

You've been brushing your teeth since you were big enough to look over the bathroom sink: now you brush and floss every day. You do it because you know it's Read more
Regular Cleanings Benefit Both Your Dental Health and Your Smile
posted: Aug. 01, 2021.

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 deposits Read more
Keep an Eye Out for Problems if Your Children Grind Their Teeth
posted: Jul. 22, 2021.

“What can I do about my child's teeth grinding habit?”It's a common question we get from many concerned parents. Their exasperation involves more than having to wake every night to Read more
3 Factors That Could Affect the Success of a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Jul. 12, 2021.

A tooth with deep decay is in real peril. If the disease isn’t stopped, it can eventually infect the bone and greatly increase the risk of losing the tooth. But Read more
Stay Ahead of Decay-Spreading Root Cavities
posted: Jul. 02, 2021.

Finding out you have a cavity isn't the best of news. But finding out it's a root cavity is even worse: if not treated, the decay can spread more rapidly Read more
Keep an Eye on Your Family's Fluoride Intake
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

Fluoride is a critical weapon in the war against tooth decay. But this natural chemical proven to strengthen tooth enamel has also aroused suspicion over the years that it might Read more
Veneers Could 'Turn Back the Clock' on Your Smile
posted: Jun. 12, 2021.

There's a lot to like about porcelain veneers, especially as you get older. For one, they can be less expensive and invasive than other cosmetic restorations. More importantly, though, they're Read more
Refined Sugar Could Be Harming More Than Your Teeth
posted: Jun. 02, 2021.

You've probably heard your dentist say more than once to cut back on sweets. That's good advice not only for keeping your teeth healthy, but your whole body as well.As Read more
Replacing a Knocked-Out Tooth Quickly Increases its Survival Chances
posted: May 23, 2021.

Mouth injuries in children and teens are more common than you might think: about one out of three boys and one out of four girls will have experienced an injury Read more
Research Confirms: Dental Sealants Really Work!
posted: May 13, 2021.

Have you heard about dental sealants? These preventive treatments have been available for many decades, and more and more children are taking advantage of them. The National Institutes of Health Read more

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