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Lingual Braces Offer a Less Visible Alternative to Traditional Braces
posted: Jan. 26, 2019.
We’re all familiar with tried and true traditional braces and perhaps with newer clear aligners for realigning teeth. But there’s an even more novel way that’s quickly becoming popular: Read more -
Attention to Detail Crucial to a Beautiful Smile Supported by Dental Implants
posted: Jan. 16, 2019.
Installing dental implants involves more than the mechanics of placing them into the jawbone. Ultimate success — a natural and beautiful smile — requires painstaking attention to detail and Read more -
Protecting Primary Teeth from Decay Helps Ensure Future Dental Health
posted: Jan. 06, 2019.
A baby’s teeth begin coming in just a few months after birth—first one or two in the front, and then gradually the rest of them over the next couple Read more -
America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
posted: Dec. 27, 2018.
A recent episode of “America’s Got Talent” featured an engaging 93-year-old strongman called The Mighty Atom Jr. The mature muscleman’s stunt: moving a full-sized car (laden with his Read more -
3 Things You Might Notice with Your Child's Teeth That Need a Dentist
posted: Dec. 17, 2018.
Dental disease doesn’t discriminate by age. Although certain types of disease are more common in adults, children are just as susceptible, particularly to tooth decay. Unfortunately, the early signs of Read more -
Keeping Your Smile Healthy Through the Holidays
posted: Dec. 07, 2018.
’Tis the season for holiday joy with sweet treats at every turn. Don’t let it be the season for dental woes as well. You've heard that sugar causes cavities. Read more -
Don't Forget Your Oral Hygiene While Wearing Braces
posted: Nov. 27, 2018.
There are a few things you need to do — and not do — while wearing braces: avoid hard or sticky foods, for example, or wear protection during sports Read more -
Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
posted: Nov. 17, 2018.
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 Read more -
The Connection Between GERD and Oral Health
posted: Nov. 07, 2018.
Not coincidentally, GERD Awareness Week overlaps with the Thanksgiving holiday. Many people get acid indigestion from time to time, especially during this month of major feasting, but if you Read more -
Although a Global Problem, Tooth Decay can be Prevented
posted: Oct. 28, 2018.
Other than the common cold, tooth decay is the most prevalent disease in the world. And while a cavity or two may seem like a minor matter, tooth decay’s Read more -
Periodontal Surgery may be Needed to Halt Gum Disease and Encourage Healing
posted: Oct. 18, 2018.
There’s only one way to effectively halt the progressive damage of periodontal (gum) disease — completely remove the bacterial plaque and hardened deposits (calculus) from above and below the Read more -
Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
posted: Oct. 08, 2018.
The March 27th game started off pretty well for NBA star Kevin Love. His team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, were coming off a 5-game winning streak as they faced the Read more -
How to Treat the Problem of Teeth that Never Developed
posted: Sep. 28, 2018.
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 Read more -
A Bonded Retainer Might Work for You after Orthodontic Treatment
posted: Sep. 18, 2018.
If you want to keep that new smile after orthodontic treatment, you’ll need to wear a retainer for awhile. Teeth have a tendency to “rebound” to their old positions Read more -
A New School Year, A New Beginning
posted: Sep. 08, 2018.
Like a second New Year’s Day, the month of September offers its own chance to make a brand new start: It’s back-to-school season! This can be an exhilarating time—a Read more -
Why
posted: Aug. 29, 2018.
Mayim Bialik has spent a good part of her life in front of TV cameras: first as the child star of the hit comedy series Blossom, and more recently Read more