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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 -
Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
posted: Jul 14, 2020.
For major-league slugger Giancarlo Stanton, 2014 was a record-breaking year. After the baseball season ended, he signed a 13-year, $325 million contract with the Miami Marlins — the biggest deal Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Acid Reflux Could Lead to Tooth Damage
posted: Jul 04, 2020.
Your tooth enamel’s main nemesis is oral acid: normally produced by bacteria, foods or beverages, acid can dissolve enamel’s mineral content and cause erosion and decay. But acid might be Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A 4-Step Process for Achieving Your Highest Oral Health Possible
posted: Jun 24, 2020.
You know the basics for a healthy mouth: daily oral hygiene and regular dental checkups. But there are other elements unique to you that also factor into your oral care: Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The Laser Revolution is Changing the Dental Healthcare
posted: Jun 14, 2020.
Lasers have transformed our everyday lives, especially in healthcare. These intense beams of light of a single wavelength have revolutionized all manner of diagnostics and treatments, from general surgery to Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Zac Efron's Smile Transformation Could Happen to You
posted: Jun 04, 2020.
Actor Zac Efron has one of the top smiles in a business known for beautiful smiles. Bursting on the scene in 2006 at age 18 in High School Musical, Efron Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
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