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If a Root Canal Won't Work, This Procedure Might Save Your Tooth
posted: Jun. 23, 2020.
Root canal treatments are the go-to procedures dentists use to treat a tooth with advanced internal decay that has resulted in the pulp (nerve) dying. And for good reason: Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Your Gums and Bone Need to Be Healthy Before Getting Implants
posted: Jun. 13, 2020.
If you've been dealing with a tooth that needs to be removed—or it's already missing—you may be looking to replace it with a dental implant. And it's a great Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Even All-Natural Fruit Juices Could Raise Your Child's Risk for Tooth Decay
posted: Jun. 03, 2020.
The amount of sugar your child consumes has a huge bearing on their tooth decay risk: The more they take in, the higher it is for this destructive disease. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
posted: May 24, 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 -
Practice Daily Hygiene to Avoid Gum Swelling While Wearing Braces
posted: May 14, 2020.
Straightening your smile doesn't happen overnight—it can involve months or even years of orthodontic treatment. And although the end result is well worth it, the long process can make Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Why Is Your Smile Gummy? Here Are 4 Possibilities
posted: May 04, 2020.
What makes a beautiful smile? Beautiful teeth, for sure. But there's also another component that can make or break your smile, regardless of your teeth's condition: your gums. Although Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The Dangers of DIY Braces
posted: Apr. 24, 2020.
Let’s say you’ve always wanted to have straighter teeth, and you’re wondering if it’s time to seek help from a dentist or orthodontist. So you search online and find Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Miley Cyrus's Little Secret: Straightening Her Smile With Lingual Braces
posted: Apr. 14, 2020.
Miley Cyrus's rise to fame began when she was cast in the Disney series Hannah Montana. She played the title character, Hannah Montana, a famous singing star hiding her Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Diabetes Can Make Getting an Implant Difficult, But Not Impossible
posted: Apr. 04, 2020.
Over 26 million Americans have diabetes, a systemic condition that interferes with maintaining safe levels of blood sugar in the bloodstream. Over time, diabetes can begin to interfere with Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Extracting a Tooth is a Routine Procedure
posted: Mar. 25, 2020.
Dentists around the world routinely remove diseased or damaged teeth every day. While some extractions require surgery, many don't: Your family dentist can perform these simple extractions, usually with Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Teeth Whitening: Know Your Options
posted: Mar. 15, 2020.
There are many reasons why teeth may need a whitening treatment to achieve an appealing brightness: what we eat and drink, natural aging, genetics, and the lack of dedication Read more -
Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
posted: Mar. 05, 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 -
Why Vaping isn't a Safe Choice for Your Oral Health
posted: Feb. 24, 2020.
Vaping, the use of an electronic cigarette or E-cigarette, has exploded in popularity over the last few years. But although touted by proponents as a cleaner and healthier alternative Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Things You Should Do to Avoid Harm From Gum Disease
posted: Feb. 14, 2020.
In the world of movies and television, the lead actors get the lion’s share of the credit. In reality, though, there wouldn’t be much of a show without the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Common Causes for Gum Recession
posted: Feb. 04, 2020.
Your gums play an important role in dental function and health. Not only do they help anchor teeth in the jaw, the gums also protect tooth roots from disease. But Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
posted: Jan. 25, 2020.
If you're well past your teen years, you probably have several reasons for not straightening your crooked smile: the expense, the time and the embarrassment of being a 30-, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures
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