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Don't Stress Over Your Child's Teeth Grinding Habit Unless it Persists
posted: Oct. 27, 2018.
Along with thumb sucking, childhood teeth grinding is one of the top concerns anxious parents bring to their dentists. It’s so prevalent, though, many providers consider it normal behavior—the sleep-disturbing Read more -
Prudent Use of X-Rays in Children Provides the most Benefit at the Lowest Risk
posted: Oct. 17, 2018.
It’s important for your child’s current and future health that we watch out for tooth decay. Taking x-rays is a critical part of staying one step ahead of this common Read more -
Stop Root Cavities with Prevention and Prompt Treatment
posted: Oct. 07, 2018.
Tooth decay is a highly destructive dental disease, responsible along with periodontal (gum) disease for most adult tooth loss. And we become even more susceptible to it as we get Read more -
Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
posted: Sep. 27, 2018.
You might think David Copperfield leads a charmed life:Â He can escape from ropes, chains, and prison cells, make a Learjet or a railroad car disappear, and even appear to Read more -
What's So Special About Dental Implants?
posted: Sep. 17, 2018.
Probably a day doesn’t go by that you don’t encounter advertising for dental implants. And for good reason: implants have taken the world of dentistry by storm.Since their inception over Read more -
We can Build up Lost Bone Before Your Implant
posted: Sep. 07, 2018.
The “magic” behind a dental implant’s durability is the special affinity its imbedded titanium post has with bone. Over time bone grows and attaches to the titanium surface to produce Read more -
What to do if Your Child has a Toothache
posted: Aug. 28, 2018.
When your child says they have a toothache, should you see your dentist? In most cases, the answer is yes.And for good reason: their “toothache” could be a sign of Read more -
Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
posted: Aug. 18, 2018.
Fans of the legendary rock band Steely Dan received some sad news a few months ago: Co-founder Walter Becker died unexpectedly at the age of 67. The cause of his Read more -
World Cup Soccer Coach-Dentist Saves the Day!
posted: Aug. 08, 2018.
If you followed the 2018 FIFA World Cup Soccer games, you probably know that one of this year’s biggest surprises was the debut of the team from Iceland—the smallest country Read more -
Use Partial Dentures Wisely to Protect Your Future Oral Health
posted: Jul. 29, 2018.
Dentures, removable restorations for missing teeth and gum tissue, can take a number of different forms, but are usually of two different types: complete and partial. A complete denture replaces Read more -
How Effective is Your Oral Hygiene? Find Out with a Plaque Disclosing Agent
posted: Jul. 19, 2018.
Brushing and flossing every day are important for preventing dental disease. The object is to remove as much bacterial plaque, the thin biofilm most responsible for disease, from your teeth Read more -
Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
posted: Jul. 09, 2018.
When is the best time to floss your teeth: Morning? Bedtime? How about: whenever and wherever the moment feels right? For Cam Newton, award-winning NFL quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, the Read more -
Extracting Wisdom Teeth Now May Prevent Dental Problems Later
posted: Jun. 29, 2018.
The reason for extracting a tooth may be all too obvious — the tooth is too decayed or damaged to attempt saving. The reason for extracting a wisdom tooth, on Read more -
Artificial Sweeteners Could Help You Reduce the Risk of Dental Disease
posted: Jun. 19, 2018.
We’re all familiar with “naughty” and “nice” lists for food: “nice” items are beneficial or at least harmless; on the other hand, those on the “naughty” list are not and Read more -
That Painful, Irritating Feeling Could be Burning Mouth Syndrome
posted: Jun. 09, 2018.
For some time now you've noticed a painful, burning sensation in your mouth for no apparent reason. It doesn't matter what you eat or drink — or whether you eat Read more -
Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
posted: May 30, 2018.
Cavities can happen even before a baby has his first piece of candy. This was the difficult lesson actor David Ramsey of the TV shows Arrow and Dexter learned when Read more