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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 -
It's Best to Avoid This Online Trend for Your Enamel's Sake
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. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Things You Can Do to Protect Your Tooth Enamel
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 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
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 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
We'll Help You Maintain Your Oral Health After Gum Disease
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 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Seek Immediate Treatment for this Advanced Form of Gingivitis
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 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Avoid Bone Loss around Tooth Roots through Regular Dental Care
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 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
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 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
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 -
Assessing Your Risk for Severe Gum Disease
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 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
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 -
Easing the Pain and Discomfort of Canker Sores
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, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
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 -
Don't Delay Seeing the Dentist If You Suspect Gum Recession
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 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
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