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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 -
The Kind of Tooth Pain You Have May Identify the True Problem
posted: Nov. 05, 2020.
Pain can tell you things. Not verbally, of course, as in, “Hey, your appendix is inflamed!” But the quality of your pain—dull or sharp, constant or intermittent, acute or general—can Read more -
If You Thought the Last Century Was Amazing for Dental Care, Just Wait
posted: Oct. 26, 2020.
What a difference a hundred years can make—especially the last one hundred. In the early 20th Century, trains were the prime mode of cross-country transportation, electrical power was not universally Read more -
Ensure the Best Outcome with the Right Care for a Teen's Missing Tooth
posted: Oct. 16, 2020.
While it's possible for a teenager to lose a tooth from decay, it's more common they'll lose one from an accidental knockout. If that happens to your teenager, there are Read more -
As Antetokounmpo Knows, Even an NBA Star Can Be Sidelined by a Toothache
posted: Oct. 06, 2020.
The NBA's reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo may seem unstoppable, but he proved no match for a troubled tooth. Antetokounmpo, the self-proclaimed “Greek Freak,” missed one of the final three 2020 Read more -
How to Treat the Problem of Teeth that Never Developed
posted: Sep. 26, 2020.
About one-quarter of people have teeth that never developed. While most of these congenitally missing teeth are wisdom teeth, they can also include premolars or lateral incisors (the teeth right Read more -
Dental Offices Uphold the Highest Standards for Infection Control
posted: Sep. 16, 2020.
In our constant battle against infectious disease, the “enemy” is often too close for comfort: hospitals and other medical facilities must be ever vigilant against opportunistic infections their patients may Read more -
Your Dentist Could Help You Overcome Sleep Apnea
posted: Sep. 06, 2020.
A full night's sleep isn't a luxury—we all need it for a healthy mind and body. But 50-70 million people in the U.S. aren't getting enough sleep because of a Read more -
The Real Truth Behind Ed Helms' Missing Tooth in "The Hangover"
posted: Aug. 27, 2020.
Ed Helms is best known for his role as the self-absorbed, Ivy League sales rep, Andy Bernard, on television's The Office. But to millions of fans he's also Stu, a Read more