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Periodontal Probing Increases Accuracy in Diagnosing Gum Disease
posted: Mar. 04, 2018.
If you’re over age 30 there’s a fifty percent chance you have periodontal (gum) disease—and you may not even know it. Without treatment this often “silent” bacterial infection could Read more -
Could Your Metal Allergy Keep You From Obtaining Dental Implants?
posted: Feb. 17, 2018.
Dental implants are today’s closest restorative facsimile to natural teeth. And they’re versatile: not only can they replace single teeth but they can also support bridges or dentures. But since Read more -
Don't Ignore Tooth Pain - You May Need a Root Canal
posted: Feb. 02, 2018.
Tooth decay is one of the most common diseases in the world, nearly as prevalent as the common cold. It’s also one of the two major dental diseases—the other Read more -
Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
posted: Jan. 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 Read more -
Drawing Impacted Teeth into the Open can Restore a Smile
posted: Jan. 03, 2018.
You don’t have to be a dental professional to appreciate a beautiful smile. Likewise, you’ll also know when something’s not quite right with one. Such can be the case when Read more -
Your Age Won't Necessarily Decide Against Straightening Your Smile
posted: Dec. 19, 2017.
It’s something you think about often—especially when you look in a mirror or at a photo of yourself. You wish something could have been done about it a long Read more -
New Year's Resolutions for Better Oral Health
posted: Dec. 04, 2017.
Laying out goals for the New Year is a great way to inspire yourself to make positive changes that can improve your health. For example, many habits—both good and Read more -
Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
posted: Nov. 26, 2017.
Fans of the primetime TV show The Middle were delighted to see that high school senior Sue, played by Eden Sher, finally got her braces off at the start Read more -
Sometimes It's Good to Be a Quitter: Smoking and Oral Health
posted: Nov. 11, 2017.
Each November, the American Cancer Society urges smokers to kick the habit for just one day, because if you can quit for one whole day, you can quit for Read more -
Treating Gum Disease Important to Saving the Underlying Bone
posted: Oct. 27, 2017.
If you've had periodontal (gum) disease, you've no doubt experienced gum inflammation, bleeding or pain. But your gums may not be the only mouth structures under assault — the Read more -
FAQ: Interceptive Orthodontics for Children
posted: Oct. 12, 2017.
Have you heard about interceptive orthodontics? This type of early intervention could benefit perhaps 10â??20% of children who need orthodontic treatment, making a positive impact on tooth and jaw Read more -
2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
posted: Sep. 27, 2017.
Is a chipped tooth big news? It is if you’re Justin Bieber. When the pop singer recently posted a picture from the dental office to his instagram account, it Read more -
Oral Health Concerns for Preteens
posted: Sep. 12, 2017.
As if the preteen years didn’t give kids and their parents enough to think about, new oral health concerns loom on the horizon. Along with major changes to the Read more -
Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
posted: Aug. 28, 2017.
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 Read more -
Regular Flossing not Your Thing? Try an Oral Irrigator
posted: Aug. 20, 2017.
One of the keys to a healthy mouth is daily oral hygiene. These tasks have one objective: remove plaque, a thin film of bacteria and leftover food particles, from Read more -
Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
posted: Aug. 05, 2017.
Ever since childhood, when her career as a model and actress took off, Brooke Shields has enjoyed worldwide recognition — through advertisements for designer jeans, appearances on The Muppet Read more