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Treating Small Enamel Cracks Could Help you Avoid a Dangerous Tooth Fracture
posted: Feb. 19, 2021.
Teeth can take a lot of force over a lifetime of biting and chewing, thanks to enamel, their outer layer made of the strongest substance in the human body. Unfortunately, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
We May Be Able To Treat Some Bite Problems Early
posted: Feb. 09, 2021.
In any given year, 4 million tweens and teens are in the process of having their teeth straightened with braces or clear aligners. It's so common we tend to consider Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral Health
posted: Jan. 30, 2021.
Is having good oral hygiene important to kissing? Who's better to answer that question than Vivica A. Fox? Among her other achievements, the versatile actress won the “Best Kiss” honor Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Why and How to Save a Diseased Tooth
posted: Jan. 20, 2021.
Let's say you have a diseased tooth you think might be on its last leg. It might be possible to save it, perhaps with a significant investment of time and Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Keeping up With Your Dental Appointments
posted: Jan. 11, 2021.
Because Dr. Gene Smith at Smith Family Dentistry in Columbia, SC, cares about every one of his patient’s health, during the worst of the Coronavirus pandemic, his surgery hours were Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Sedation Therapy can reduce Anxiety in Children during Dental Visits
posted: Jan. 10, 2021.
Making sure children are comfortable when visiting the dentist is an essential part of creating a lifetime habit of dental care. We recommend children start dental visits around their first Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What you can Expect if You're Undergoing Implant Surgery
posted: Dec. 31, 2020.
If you’re considering different options for tooth replacement, dental implants are likely high on your list. Implants have a proven reputation for both durability and life-like appearance that can restore Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
You Can Have a Straighter Smile - Just Like the Queen of England
posted: Dec. 21, 2020.
The monarchs of the world experience the same health issues as their subjects—but they often tend to be hush-hush about it. Recently, though, the normally reticent Queen Elizabeth II let Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Getting Implants Can Be a Long Process - But Worth it
posted: Dec. 11, 2020.
Dental implants aren't simply prosthetic teeth, but rather an innovative system that restores both smile appearance and dental function. And while an implant can indeed replace a single tooth, they Read more -
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