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A Little Fluoride Goes a Long Way in Protecting Your Family's Teeth
posted: Nov. 25, 2021.
A popular Sixties-era hair cream touted their product with the tagline, "A little dab'll do ya!" In other words, it didn't take much to make your hair look awesome. Something Read more -
We're Improving Our Effectiveness in Treating Tooth Decay
posted: Nov. 15, 2021.
For several decades, dentists have been saving teeth from tooth decay following a few basic guidelines: 1) Identify decay as soon as possible; 2) Thoroughly remove decayed tooth structure; Read more -
Here's Good Advice for Your College Student To Protect Their Dental Health
posted: Nov. 05, 2021.
As summer wanes, thousands of high school grads will begin the new adventure called college. For many of these "freshmen," it will also be their first taste of true Read more -
How You Too Could Have Lindsey Vonn's Viral Video Smile Makeover
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.
Instagram, America's humongous digital photo and video album, is chock-full of the silly, mundane, and poignant moments of people's everyday lives. That includes celebrities: Tom Hanks buying a used Read more -
Temporary Smiles for Teens Waiting on Dental Implants
posted: Oct. 16, 2021.
Here's some good news: Teenagers are less likely than adults to lose teeth to dental disease. But there's also a flip side. Teens can still lose teeth, more likely Read more -
If You Find Flossing Too Difficult, Try a Water Flosser
posted: Oct. 06, 2021.
Dental plaque, that gritty bacterial film coating your teeth, is the top cause for tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. You can see and feel a lot of it—but Read more -
Are Implants a No-Go for You? Consider These Other Restoration Options
posted: Sep. 26, 2021.
Our primary aim as dentists is to preserve teeth. There are times, however, when preserving a tooth is no longer worth the effort and we must recommend removing it. Read more -
Russell Wilson's Funny Video Aside, Removing Wisdom Teeth is No Laughing Matter
posted: Sep. 16, 2021.
There are plenty of hilarious videos of groggy patients coming out of wisdom teeth surgery to keep you occupied for hours. While many of these have turned everyday people Read more -
Cracked Mouth Corners: How to Resolve This Irritating Problem
posted: Sep. 06, 2021.
In addition to the usual tooth and gum problems, dentists also see patients with soft tissue infections in and around the mouth. One of the more common of these Read more -
Untreated Gum Disease Could Cost You Your Implant
posted: Aug. 27, 2021.
Your teeth can take decades of daily biting and chewing and not miss a beat. But they do have a nemesis, dental disease, which can easily get the upper Read more -
Here's What You Can Expect With Dental Implant Surgery
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.
Getting dental implants is going to require surgery. But don't let that concern you—it's a relatively minor procedure. Currently the “gold standard” for tooth replacement, an implant consists of a Read more -
Take It From Taylor Swift - Losing Your Orthodontic Retainer is No Fun
posted: Aug. 07, 2021.
For nearly two decades, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has dominated the pop and country charts. In December she launched her ninth studio album, called evermore, and in January she delighted Read more -
5 Tips Students (and Everyone Else) Should Heed for Healthy Teeth and Gums
posted: Jul. 28, 2021.
Though it sounds like an elite academic society, "The Freshman 15" is anything but. The phrase stands for the weight, pegged at 15 pounds, that many incoming students gain Read more -
How to Find Just the Right Toothbrush for You
posted: Jul. 18, 2021.
If you think there's not much difference between toothbrushes, a quick look on a retail oral care aisle might change your mind. About the only thing toothbrushes really have Read more -
A Better Version of a Denture or Bridge With Dental Implants
posted: Jul. 08, 2021.
A wise sage once said the largest room in the world is the "room for improvement." Indeed, many modern advances would never have happened if someone hadn't first asked, Read more -
After a Devastating Injury, Prompt Action Saved Singer Carly Pearce's Smile
posted: Jun. 28, 2021.
Performing for an awards show is a quite a feather in an entertainer's cap. So, up-and-coming country music star Carly Pearce was obviously excited when she gained a slot Read more