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Lingual Braces Offer a Less Visible Alternative to Traditional Braces
posted: Dec. 01, 2020.
We’re all familiar with tried and true traditional braces and perhaps with newer clear aligners for realigning teeth. But there’s an even more novel way that’s quickly becoming popular: lingual Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Managing Gum Disease Could Benefit Other Conditions You May Have
posted: Nov. 21, 2020.
Nearly half of all Americans have some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Without proper daily hygiene and treatment, this aggressive disease can ultimately cause tooth loss. It also appears the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What is Root Canal Treatment?
posted: Nov. 20, 2020.
Root canal therapy is a treatment used for removing the diseased pulp from an infected tooth. The tooth pulp is made up of tissues that contain blood vessels and nerves Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures, Oral Health -
Vivica Fox and Zendaya Have This in Common: A Gorgeous Smile
posted: Nov. 11, 2020.
Kill Bill fans have been pressing for a third installment of the stylized revenge tale since Kill Bill, Volume 2 hit the theaters in 2004. Finally, filmmaker Quentin Tarantino is Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Do Your Dentures and Mouth a Favor: Take Them Out at Night
posted: Nov. 01, 2020.
People who’ve lost all their teeth have benefitted from a solution that’s been around for generations: removable dentures. These appliances have helped millions of people chew and eat food, speak, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Advanced Equipment and Safe Practices Ensure X-Ray Safety for Children
posted: Oct. 22, 2020.
When it comes to our children’s safety, there isn’t much nowadays that isn’t under scrutiny. Whether food, clothing, toys and more, we ask the same question: can it be harmful Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
NSAIDs for Pain Management is Safe - if Used Properly
posted: Oct. 12, 2020.
Millions of Americans regularly use ibuprofen to manage minor pain and swelling. As with other fields in healthcare, the drug is a mainstay in dentistry especially for post-procedural discomfort. But Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Jimmy Fallon's Daughter Loses a Tooth on National Television
posted: Oct. 02, 2020.
Even though coronavirus lockdowns have prevented TV hosts from taping live shows, they're still giving us something to watch via virtual interviews. In the process, we're given occasional glimpses into Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Correct a Cross-Bite by Widening the Upper Jaw with an Expander
posted: Sep. 22, 2020.
A poor bite (malocclusion) could be more than simply teeth out of alignment. There could be complex causes for the malocclusion, possibly involving the facial bone structure.An example of this Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Do This for Your Dental Health Before, During and After Cancer Treatment
posted: Sep. 12, 2020.
Although cancer treatment has advanced steadily in recent decades, the most used therapies continue to be radiation and chemotherapy to eradicate cancerous cells. And while they often work, both can Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Ways We Can Improve a Smile Affected by Unformed Teeth
posted: Sep. 02, 2020.
On the way to adulthood, permanent teeth steadily erupt until, if all goes normally, you have a full set of teeth. Sometimes, though, one or more teeth may fail to Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
posted: Aug. 23, 2020.
The March 27th game started off pretty well for NBA star Kevin Love. His team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, were coming off a 5-game winning streak as they faced the Miami Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your Next Dental Visit Might Save Your Life - Here's How
posted: Aug. 13, 2020.
The next time you visit your dentist you might see an item quite different from the other dental instruments and equipment in the office: a blood pressure cuff. Checking blood Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Benefits of Dental Implants to Replace Missing Teeth
posted: Aug. 03, 2020.
Here's the bad news on the overall state of dental health in the United States: Over 120 million people have one or more missing teeth—roughly one American in three. But Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Not So Fast Replacing That Tooth - Consider Saving it First
posted: Jul. 24, 2020.
Dental implants have soared in popularity thanks to their life-likeness, functionality and durability. But these prized qualities have also created an ironic downside—people are much more likely to replace a Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How Cosmetic Dentistry Can Help Improve Your Smile
posted: Jul. 23, 2020.
Even the tiniest tooth flaw can make you feel self-conscious about your smile. Whether you've recently chipped a tooth or always wished your twisted tooth was a little straighter, cosmetic Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures, Oral Health