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Exposing and Preserving Impacted Canine Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
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.
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Category: Dental Procedures
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It's Best to Avoid This Online Trend for Your Enamel's Sake
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 11, 2020.
The Internet is truly amazing: It takes only a few seconds to tap into a vast store of knowledge to find information that once took people hours or days.
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Category: Oral Health
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3 Things You Can Do to Protect Your Tooth Enamel
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Feb. 01, 2020.
Your teeth face a hostile environment populated by disease-causing bacteria. But your teeth also have some “armor” against these microscopic foes: enamel. This hard outer tooth layer forms a
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Category: Oral Health
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Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 22, 2020.
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
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Category: Oral Health
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We'll Help You Maintain Your Oral Health After Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 12, 2020.
It’s been a long road back to oral health for you after periodontal (gum) disease. But after several plaque removal sessions and perhaps even surgical procedures to address deep
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Category: Oral Health
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Seek Immediate Treatment for this Advanced Form of Gingivitis
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 02, 2020.
It takes only a short time neglecting your oral hygiene before you begin to notice some unpleasant things with your gums: swelling, redness or even bleeding. These are all
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Category: Oral Health
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Avoid Bone Loss around Tooth Roots through Regular Dental Care
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 23, 2019.
Periodontal (gum) disease is a serious matter. Not only can it wreak havoc with your gums, it could also cause bone loss in the jaw that supports your teeth.
Gum
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Category: Oral Health
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How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 13, 2019.
How many actresses have portrayed a neuroscientist on a wildly successful TV comedy while actually holding an advanced degree in neuroscience? As far as we know, exactly one: Mayim
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Category: Oral Health
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Gum Disease can Prevent Your Gums from Protecting Your Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Assessing Your Risk for Severe Gum Disease
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 23, 2019.
We’re all susceptible to gum disease when we fail to practice effective daily brushing and flossing. But you may have a greater risk of gum disease (and more severe
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Category: Oral Health
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Grafting can Help Regenerate Gum Tissue Lost Through Recession
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Miley Cyrus's Little Secret: Straightening Her Smile With Lingual Braces
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Easing the Pain and Discomfort of Canker Sores
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 24, 2019.
If you occasionally experience small sores in the softer tissues of your mouth, you may have aphthous ulcers or better known as canker sores. While rarely a health concern,
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Category: Oral Health
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Ultrasonic Plaque Removal an Effective Alternative to Manual Scaling
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Don't Delay Seeing the Dentist If You Suspect Gum Recession
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 04, 2019.
Calling someone "long in the tooth" is an unflattering way of saying they're getting old. The phrase refers to the effects of gum recession, in which the gums pull
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Category: Oral Health
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Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Dental Procedures