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Treating Gum Abscesses and the Underlying Gum Disease
posted: May 16, 2022.
If you have periodontal (gum) disease, you’ve no doubt experienced red and swollen gums. If, however, you notice an especially inflamed area next to a tooth, you may have developed Read more -
4 Things You Can Do to Keep Anxiety From Robbing You of Needed Dental Care
posted: May 06, 2022.
For most people, dental visits are as routine as a trip to the supermarket, but this is not the case for everyone. Some can become so overwhelmed, anxious, or nervous Read more -
What You Can Learn From Mayim Bialik About Children's Dental Care
posted: Apr. 26, 2022.
After nine seasons as neurobiologist Amy Farrah Fowler on the hit comedy The Big Bang Theory, Mayim Bialik is back to the “career” she had before the series: stay-at-home mom. Read more -
Factors Besides Oral Hygiene that Influence Your Risk for Tooth Decay
posted: Apr. 16, 2022.
Tooth decay is one of the world's most prevalent diseases — and one of the most preventable. We've known the primary prevention recipe for decades: brushing and flossing daily, and Read more -
Take Steps While Wearing Braces to Deter White Spot Formation on Your Teeth
posted: Apr. 06, 2022.
Correcting a poor bite not only creates a more attractive smile, but ultimately a healthier one too. But braces, a common way to correct bites, could put your teeth and Read more -
Take These Steps to Prevent Early Decay in Your Baby's First Teeth
posted: Mar. 27, 2022.
When your baby’s first teeth come in, you might not think it necessary yet to worry about tooth decay. But even infants can develop this common dental disease. In fact, Read more -
How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
posted: Mar. 17, 2022.
In her decades-long career, renowned actress Kathy Bates has won Golden Globes, Emmys, and many other honors. Bates began acting in her twenties, but didn't achieve national recognition until she Read more -
"Same-Day" Implants Offer an Attractive Smile Throughout the Process
posted: Mar. 07, 2022.
With traditional implant methods, it could take months before you can enjoy your new replacement tooth. That's usually not a big deal for a back tooth that's mostly out of Read more -
Smokers Are More Susceptible to Harmful Gum Disease. Here's Why
posted: Feb. 25, 2022.
Along with tooth decay, periodontal (gum) disease is a primary enemy of oral health. If not caught and treated, a gum infection could spread and eventually cause tooth loss.But although Read more -
Be Wary When Considering Botox Treatment for TMD
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.
If you’ve suffered from problems with your jaw joints, known collectively as temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), then you know how uncomfortable and painful they can be. You may also have heard Read more -
Diamond Fangs Not Your Thing? There are Subtler Ways to Get a More Attractive Smile
posted: Feb. 05, 2022.
Fashion designer and reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian recently displayed some unusual dental work to her followers on Instagram. The eldest Kardashian sister showed off her new diamond-encrusted canine teeth, Read more -
A Retainer Helps you Keep Your New Smile after the Braces Come Off
posted: Jan. 26, 2022.
It’s a big moment after months of wearing braces to finally get a glimpse of your new smile. The crooked teeth and poor bite are gone — and in their Read more -
The 3 Top Causes for Tooth Sensitivity
posted: Jan. 16, 2022.
Like other living tissue, your teeth can feel. Dentin, the layer below the enamel, houses fluid-filled conduits that transmit temperature or pressure sensations to a nerve network within the tooth’s Read more -
Gum Disease Around the Tooth Roots Can Be Difficult to Access and Treat
posted: Jan. 06, 2022.
Periodontal (gum) disease may begin superficially, but it can eventually work its way deeper below the gums to become a threat to the teeth and the underlying bone. The tooth Read more -
After a Devastating Injury, Prompt Action Saved Singer Carly Pearce's Smile
posted: Dec. 27, 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 on Read more -
Use This Product to Check Your Brushing and Flossing Effectiveness
posted: Dec. 17, 2021.
So…you faithfully brush and floss your teeth every day. Kudos to you! Along with regular dental visits, daily hygiene is the best thing you can do to keep your teeth Read more