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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 -
Improving Hygiene Skills Maximizes Removal of Disease-Causing Plaque
posted: Sep. 14, 2019.
Your mouth is teeming with bacteria—millions of them. But don't be alarmed: Most are benign or even beneficial. There are, however, some bacteria that cause tooth decay or periodontal Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
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 -
Periodontal Probing Increases Accuracy in Diagnosing Gum Disease
posted: Aug. 25, 2019.
If you’re over age 30 there’s a fifty percent chance you have periodontal (gum) disease—and you may not even know it. Without treatment this often “silent” bacterial infection could Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
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 -
You may need a Periodontist to Fully Treat Your Gum Disease
posted: Jul. 26, 2019.
In the fight against dental disease and other conditions your general dentist is your first line of defense for prevention strategies and treatment. Sometimes, however, your condition may require Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures