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You May Not Need a Narcotic to Manage Post-Dental Work Pain
posted: Jul. 10, 2020.
There's no doubt treating dental problems can improve your health. But because the mouth is among the most sensitive areas of the body, many dental procedures can be potentially Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Hugh Jackman Is All Smiles for His New Broadway-Inspired Show
posted: Jun. 30, 2020.
To anyone immersed in the “X-Men Universe” Hugh Jackman will always be Wolverine, a role he played in seven movies. But there’s more to this Australian actor than mutant Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Crown Lengthening Might be Necessary for Seniors with Tooth Decay
posted: May 31, 2020.
While tooth decay is a potential problem at any age, the risk increases as you grow older. Not only are senior adults more susceptible, decay is often more difficult Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
You Can Have a Straighter Smile - Just Like the Queen of England
posted: May 21, 2020.
The monarchs of the world experience the same health issues as their subjects—but they often tend to be hush-hush about it. Recently, though, the normally reticent Queen Elizabeth II Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Crown Lengthening Opens up New Teeth Restoration Possibilities
posted: May 01, 2020.
A crown — a life-like “cap” made of dental porcelain that permanently covers an existing tooth — is an effective way to restore a still-viable decayed or broken tooth’s Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
3 Situations for Seeing a Periodontist
posted: Mar. 22, 2020.
It’s likely you depend on your regular dentist for the lion’s share of your dental care. But in cases of advanced disease or trauma, you may need the services Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
posted: Mar. 02, 2020.
If you're well past your teen years, you probably have several reasons for not straightening your crooked smile: the expense, the time and the embarrassment of being a 30-, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Exposing and Preserving Impacted Canine Teeth
posted: Feb. 21, 2020.
The final emergence of permanent teeth in late adolescence marks the end of a long process beginning in the womb with the formation of our primary or “baby” teeth. Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Gum Disease can Prevent Your Gums from Protecting Your Teeth
posted: Dec. 03, 2019.
Your mouth is a lot like the Wild West — home to millions of bacteria and other microbes, some of which are definitely not “the good guys.” But your Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Grafting can Help Regenerate Gum Tissue Lost Through Recession
posted: Nov. 13, 2019.
Gum recession — when the gum tissue covering teeth wears away — is a serious matter. If the roots become exposed you'll not only have increased sensitivity and possible Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Miley Cyrus's Little Secret: Straightening Her Smile With Lingual Braces
posted: Nov. 03, 2019.
Miley Cyrus's rise to fame began when she was cast in the Disney series Hannah Montana. She played the title character, Hannah Montana, a famous singing star hiding her Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Ultrasonic Plaque Removal an Effective Alternative to Manual Scaling
posted: Oct. 14, 2019.
Undergoing regular dental cleanings is an essential part of periodontal (gum) disease prevention. While a daily habit of brushing and flossing cleans bacterial plaque from most tooth surfaces, it’s Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
posted: Sep. 24, 2019.
When they’re introducing a new movie, actors often take a moment to pay tribute to the people who helped make it happen — like, you know, their dentists. At Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Treating Gum Disease with Lasers
posted: Sep. 04, 2019.
Since their development in the laboratory over five decades ago, lasers have found increasing use in our everyday lives. In the field of medicine, it’s not uncommon to find Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus Got Their Stellar Smiles
posted: Aug. 15, 2019.
The 2019 Grammy Awards was a star-studded night packed with memorable performances. One standout came from the young Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, who sang a powerful duet of his Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
See Your Dentist ASAP to Save Your Loose Tooth
posted: Aug. 05, 2019.
A loose adult tooth isn't normal. It could be loose because it's been subjected to high biting forces like those that occur with a tooth grinding habit. Or, it Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures