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What Really Happens During a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Apr. 14, 2021.
Bad news at your last dental visit: You have a decayed tooth. And not just in the enamel—the decay has invaded the tooth's inner pulp and the resulting infection is Read more -
Your Dental Records Keep Your Oral Care Consistent Throughout Life's Changes
posted: Apr. 04, 2021.
Imagine that the IRS wants to audit you, but the dog ate your receipts. Or you hit a $50 million Lotto jackpot, but your ticket went through the wash. Or Read more -
Dental Implants Are Even More Advanced, Thanks To These Other Technologies
posted: Mar. 25, 2021.
When dental implants hit the scene in the 1980s, they revolutionized the field of dental restorations. But as groundbreaking as they were then, they're even more advanced now.Some of the Read more -
David Copperfield on the Magic of Cosmetic Dentistry
posted: Mar. 15, 2021.
If you could seem to levitate, walk through walls, or make the Statue of Liberty disappear… would it really matter whether or not you had a bright, shiny smile? According Read more -
Frequent Sinus Infections? Take a Trip to Your Dentist
posted: Mar. 05, 2021.
If you suffer frequent sinus infections, you might want to see a dentist. No, really—your recurring sinusitis might stem from a decayed tooth.Tooth decay can start as a cavity, but Read more -
Keep an Eye on Your Teeth and Gum Health During Cancer Treatment
posted: Feb. 23, 2021.
If you’re facing cancer treatment, we wish you the best outcome possible. Treating this disease has advanced tremendously in recent decades, but the available options are still often challenging to Read more -
Sedation Therapy Can Help Anxious Patients Get the Dental Care They Need
posted: Feb. 13, 2021.
Dental visit anxiety is a serious problem: Half of all Americans admit to some level of dental fear, while 15% avoid dental care altogether due to acute anxiety. The harm Read more -
Emma Roberts Confesses to Having a Major Sweet Tooth While Expecting
posted: Feb. 03, 2021.
Emma Roberts, star of American Horror Story (and niece of actress Julia Roberts), welcomed her first child at the end of 2020. She confessed that her love of sweets made Read more -
Taking Care of Oral Health Crucial to Quality of Life for HIV Positive Patients
posted: Jan. 24, 2021.
In the early Eighties, dentists began noticing symptoms among a few patients that indicated something far more serious. They were, in fact, among the first healthcare providers to recognize what Read more -
Dentures Require Planning and Attention to Detail to Look Natural
posted: Jan. 14, 2021.
Twenty-six percent of American adults between 65 and 74 have lost all their teeth to dental disease. This isn’t an appearance problem only—lack of teeth can also harm nutrition and Read more -
Although Rare, This Condition Could Destroy a Tooth
posted: Jan. 04, 2021.
Most dental problems are caused by tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease, easily preventable with dedicated daily hygiene and regular dental care. But there are a few other rare conditions Read more -
Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth
posted: Dec. 25, 2020.
Want to know the exact wrong way to pry open a stubborn lid? Just ask Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC-TV’s popular “Tonight Show.” When the 40-year-old funnyman had trouble opening Read more -
Be on the Lookout for These Common Bite Problems in Children
posted: Dec. 15, 2020.
Somewhere around age 6, your child’s primary (baby) teeth will begin to give way to their permanent set. If all goes well, you’ll notice all the front teeth erupting in Read more -
3 Reasons Why Dental Implants Are a Sound 'Smile' Investment
posted: Dec. 05, 2020.
In looking at options to replace your missing teeth, you might have heard others rave about dental implants. You're almost sold on this innovative restoration method—but you're a little skittish Read more -
Your Child's Impacted Front Teeth can be Saved - but Don't Wait too Long
posted: Nov. 25, 2020.
Children's permanent teeth normally erupt over several years after first forming below the gum line. All their permanent teeth should come in by the time they reach early adolescence.Unfortunately, this Read more -
Van Halen's Passing Reminds Us of the Dangers of Oral Cancer and How to Help Prevent It
posted: Nov. 15, 2020.
Fans everywhere were recently saddened by the news of musical legend Eddie Van Halen's death. Co-founder and lead guitarist for the iconic rock group Van Halen, the 65-year-old superstar passed Read more