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A Little Orthodontic Magic Could Help an Impacted Tooth Erupt
posted: Aug. 08, 2019.
Bite problems aren't limited to teeth simply out of position. The problem could be some teeth aren't there—visibly, that is. They still exist below the gums and bone, but Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
You May Need to Postpone an Upcoming Dental Visit if You Have Shingles
posted: Jul. 29, 2019.
Chicken pox is a common viral infection that usually occurs during childhood. Although the disease symptoms only last a short time, the virus that caused it may remain, lying Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Sedation can Make Dental Treatment Easier for High Anxiety Patients
posted: Jul. 19, 2019.
Most dental procedures today only require local anesthesia to numb just the affected area. It's a safer approach than general anesthesia: the unconscious state created by putting someone "to Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Viggo Mortensen's Red-Carpet Smile
posted: Jul. 09, 2019.
The Golden Globes ceremony is a night when Hollywood stars shine their brightest. At the recent red-carpet event, leading man Viggo Mortensen had plenty to smile about: Green Book, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
5 Ways to a Beautiful Wedding Day Smile
posted: Jun. 29, 2019.
Since the early Roman times, couples have prized the month of June as the most favorable time to exchange their marriage vows. If you and your betrothed are planning Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Tooth Type and Condition can Affect Root Canal Therapy Effectiveness
posted: Jun. 19, 2019.
Root canal therapy is the unsung "hero" of dentistry. Although often falsely maligned as an unpleasant experience, millions of decayed teeth have been saved thanks to this routine treatment. But Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Getting a New 'Tooth in a Day' Will Depend on Your Bone Health
posted: Jun. 09, 2019.
If you know anyone with a dental implant, you may know it can be a long process in getting one. Several weeks or months can pass between removing the Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
posted: May 30, 2019.
When is the best time to floss your teeth: Morning? Bedtime? How about: whenever and wherever the moment feels right? For Cam Newton, award-winning NFL quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How Dentists Provide Your Child the Benefit of X-Rays as Safely as Possible
posted: May 20, 2019.
X-ray imaging is such an intricate part of dentistry, we usually don't think twice about it. Without it, though, the fight against dental disease would be much harder. At the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
You Might Avoid a Root Canal with This Tooth-Saving Procedure
posted: May 10, 2019.
The sooner you get treated for tooth decay, the less likely you'll lose your tooth. That could mean a simple filling—or you might need a root canal treatment if Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
What You Should do About This Bizarre Drug Side Effect
posted: Apr. 30, 2019.
Drugs play an indispensable role in treating disease. For example, life without antibiotics would be much more precarious—common infections we think nothing of now would suddenly become life-threatening. But even Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
posted: Apr. 20, 2019.
Some people are lucky — they never seem to have a mishap, dental or otherwise. But for the rest of us, accidents just happen sometimes. Take actor Jamie Foxx, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
If a Root Canal Can't be Done, this Procedure Might Save Your Tooth
posted: Apr. 10, 2019.
Untreated tooth decay can destroy your teeth; prompt action as soon as its diagnosed will help prevent that undesirable outcome. And even if decay has advanced into the tooth's Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
The Perils of a Loose Permanent Tooth - and What to do About it
posted: Mar. 31, 2019.
A loose baby tooth is normal and expected; a loose permanent tooth is quite another matter: it’s an advanced sign of disease that could lead to losing the tooth. The Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dental Sealants can help Prevent Tooth Decay in Children
posted: Mar. 21, 2019.
While children are less likely than adults to experience periodontal (gum) disease, the same can't be said for tooth decay. One aggressive form of decay called early childhood caries Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus Got Their Stellar Smiles
posted: Mar. 11, 2019.
The 2019 Grammy Awards was a star-studded night packed with memorable performances. One standout came from the young Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, who sang a powerful duet of his Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures
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