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Cosmetic Gum Surgery Can Restore Health as Well as Appearance to Gums
posted: Apr. 07, 2019.
We most often associate plastic surgery with cosmetic enhancements to our outer appearance. While this is their primary purpose, some forms of reconstructive surgery restore lost function and health Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
4 Reasons Why You May Need to See a Periodontist for Your Gum Disease
posted: Mar. 28, 2019.
After treating you for periodontal (gum) disease for some time, we may suggest you see a periodontist, a specialist in gum conditions and diseases. There are a number of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Inflammation is a Key Element in Both Oral and Systemic Diseases
posted: Mar. 18, 2019.
Anybody can contract periodontal (gum) disease if they don't brush and floss every day. Inadequate hygiene allows a thin film of disease-causing bacteria and food particles called plaque to Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
posted: Mar. 08, 2019.
Sometimes it seems that appearances count for everything—especially in Hollywood. But just recently, Lonnie Chaviz, the 10-year-old actor who plays young Randall on the hit TV show This Is Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Consider Saving a Tooth Before you Decide to Replace it
posted: Feb. 26, 2019.
Dental implants are the ideal tooth replacement with their life-like appearance, high success rate and durability. If you have significant dental issues, they may seem like the perfect answer. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
You May Need Your Gums Checked More Frequently After Gum Disease
posted: Feb. 16, 2019.
After a dental examination revealed you had periodontal (gum) disease, you began undergoing treatment. Now after several cleaning sessions, the infection has subsided and your gums have returned to Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Winning the War on Gum Disease Requires Post-Treatment Vigilance
posted: Feb. 06, 2019.
After several treatment sessions your periodontal (gum) disease is under control. But, while we may have won this battle, the war rages on. To keep an infection from re-occurring Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
posted: Jan. 27, 2019.
When die-hard music fans hear that their favorite performer is canceling a gig, it’s a big disappointment—especially if the excuse seems less than earth-shaking. Recently, British pop sensation Dua Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
You May Need Surgery to Repair the Damage of Gum Recession
posted: Jan. 17, 2019.
Gum recession is an all too common problem for millions of people that if left untreated could lead to tooth and bone loss. But the good news is not Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Gingivitis Could Become a More Serious Form of Gum Disease
posted: Jan. 07, 2019.
People with poor hygiene habits can develop a chronic form of periodontal (gum) disease known as gingivitis. Characterized by inflamed and bleeding gums, gingivitis is caused by an infection Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Practice the Dental Care Basics to Ensure a Healthy Smile
posted: Dec. 28, 2018.
For over half a century, dentists have promoted a proven strategy for sound dental health. Not only is this strategy effective, it’s simple too: brush and floss every day, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Spice Up Your Teeth
posted: Dec. 18, 2018.
As a member of the best-selling pop group Spice Girls, Mel C (AKA Sporty Spice) enjoyed her share of musical superstardom. At the band’s peak in the Nineties, the Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Get a Dental Exam as Soon as Possible if you Suspect Gum Disease
posted: Dec. 08, 2018.
If you suspect you have periodontal (gum) disease, it's important to get a correct diagnosis and begin treatment as soon as possible. The sooner you begin treatment the better Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
X-Ray Radiation Exposure is Much Less than Daily Environmental Radiation
posted: Nov. 28, 2018.
X-rays are an important diagnostic tool in dentistry because of their ability to penetrate and pass through body tissues. Because they penetrate at different speeds depending on tissue density Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Gum Surgery Can Improve Your Smile and Save Your Teeth
posted: Nov. 18, 2018.
While the term “plastic surgery” might bring to mind face lifts or tummy tucks, not all procedures in this particular surgical field are strictly cosmetic. Some can make a Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
posted: Nov. 08, 2018.
Is having good oral hygiene important to kissing? Who's better to answer that question than Vivica A. Fox? Among her other achievements, the versatile actress won the “Best Kiss” Read moreCategory: Oral Health