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Keep a Watchful Eye on Your Child's Teeth Grinding Habit
posted: May 25, 2020.
It can be alarming to be awakened in the middle of the night by a screeching, gritting sound coming from your child’s bedroom. No, it’s not a scene from a Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Saving a Diseased Primary Tooth Could Mean Better Oral Health Later in Life
posted: May 15, 2020.
It’s often best health-wise to preserve even the most troubled tooth—including a child’s primary (“baby”) tooth. If that sounds like too much effort for a tooth that lasts only a Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Are You Keeping Good Oral Hygiene Habits?
posted: May 11, 2020.
If you want your teeth to last a lifetime, you must maintain good oral hygiene habits with daily brushing and flossing, a healthy diet, and regular visits to the dentist. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How to Avoid 'White Spot' Decay While Wearing Braces
posted: May 05, 2020.
Straightening your teeth with braces or other orthodontic gear is a positive step toward a healthier and more attractive smile. You'll likely be pleased with your smile when they're removed.But Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
posted: Apr 25, 2020.
If we could go back in time, we all probably have a few things we wish we could change. Recently, Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of the Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Reduce Your Oral Cancer Risk with Better Diet and Lifestyle Choices
posted: Apr 15, 2020.
You probably know practicing healthy dietary and lifestyle habits can help prevent tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. But good habits could also lower your risk for a more dangerous Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Diabetes Can Make Getting an Implant Difficult, But Not Impossible
posted: Apr 05, 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 other Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
3 Things Your Dentist Recommends You do if You Have Shingles
posted: Mar 26, 2020.
It may begin as an itching or burning feeling on your skin, followed by numbness or sensitivity to touch. But then you develop a painful red rash that forms crusty Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Serena Williams' Call for Help: What Every Parent Should Know About Teething
posted: Mar 16, 2020.
Celebrities use Twitter to connect with their fans—promoting their next project, sharing big news and, yes, throwing a little shade. Occasionally, though, a tweet reveals something deeply personal about your Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Protect Both Your Mouth and Your Body With These Oral Health Practices
posted: Mar 06, 2020.
March is here, and it’s time for the big day. No, not St. Patrick’s Day: It’s World Oral Health Day! The FDI World Dental Federation, representing over one million dentists Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Things You Should be Doing to Maintain a Healthy Mouth
posted: Feb 25, 2020.
Regular dental visits are an important part of maintaining healthy teeth and gums. But it’s what goes on between those visits — daily hygiene and care — that are the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Which Cosmetic Dentistry Option Is Right for You?
posted: Feb 19, 2020.
Bright, white, straight, defect-free. Few people have flawless smiles. If you're contemplating cosmetic dentistry, let the team at Smith Family Dentistry in Columbia, SC, help you decide what's right for Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Don't Use Benzocaine Products to Ease Your Baby's Teething Pain
posted: Feb 15, 2020.
Although teething is a natural part of your baby's dental development, it can be quite uncomfortable for them—and upsetting to you. During teething, children can experience symptoms like pain, drooling Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What's That on Your Teeth, Nick Jonas? How to Avoid a Similar Smile Oops
posted: Feb 05, 2020.
Think no one is looking at your smile when you’re out in public? Nick Jonas’ recent experience might convince you otherwise. While the Jonas Brothers were performing during the 2020 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
posted: Sep 30, 2019.
Category: Dental Procedures
If we could go back in time, we all probably have a few things we wish we could change. Recently, Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of the
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Crown Lengthening Opens up New Teeth Restoration Possibilities
posted: Sep 30, 2019.
Category: Dental Procedures
A crown — a life-like “cap” made of dental porcelain that permanently covers an existing tooth — is an effective way to restore a still-viable decayed or broken tooth’s appearance.
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