Gum disease starts quietly and invisibly, but can lead to very serious and noticeable consequences if left untreated. Excess plaque and bacteria around the gum line cause irritation. This irritation
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Restore Your Gums to a Healthier, More Natural State with Osseous Surgery
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.
Gum disease starts quietly and invisibly, but can lead to very serious and noticeable consequences if left untreated. Excess plaque and bacteria around the gum line cause irritation. This irritation
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Untreated Gum Disease Could Cost You Your Implant
posted: Jun. 07, 2021.
Your teeth can take decades of daily biting and chewing and not miss a beat. But they do have a nemesis, dental disease, which can easily get the upper Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Eating the Right Kind of Carbs Can Help You Avoid Gum Disease
posted: May 28, 2021.
There are great health benefits to eating better, including for your teeth and gums. But to determine your ideal diet, you'll have to come to terms with carbohydrates, the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How You Too Could Have Lindsey Vonn's Viral Video Smile Makeover
posted: May 18, 2021.
Instagram, America's humongous digital photo and video album, is chock-full of the silly, mundane, and poignant moments of people's everyday lives. That includes celebrities: Tom Hanks buying a used Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Are You at Risk for Tooth Decay? Answer These Questions To Find Out
posted: May 08, 2021.
Tooth decay is a destructive disease that could rob you of your teeth. But it doesn't appear out of nowhere—a number of factors can make it more likely you'll Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Here's What You Can Do to Avoid Gum Disease
posted: Apr. 28, 2021.
Here's an alarming statistic: Nearly half of adults over 30—and 70% over 65—are affected by periodontal (gum) disease. It's sobering because if not caught and treated early, gum disease Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Gum Recession Could Shorten the Life of Your Teeth
posted: Apr. 18, 2021.
Your teeth are meant to last a lifetime. Even with wear and tear from years of eating and biting they can continue to function properly and look attractive well Read more -
After a Devastating Injury, Prompt Action Saved Singer Carly Pearce's Smile
posted: Apr. 08, 2021.
Performing for an awards show is a quite a feather in an entertainer's cap. So, up-and-coming country music star Carly Pearce was obviously excited when she gained a slot Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Keep a Lid on Sugar This Holiday for Healthier Teeth and Gums
posted: Mar. 29, 2021.
During this time of year, many of us dust off traditional family recipes and make our favorite holiday treats. There is, however, a small price to pay for all Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Gum Recession Can Rob You of Your Smile and Your Dental Health Too
posted: Mar. 19, 2021.
If it seems like your teeth are getting longer as you get older, it's unlikely they're magically growing. More likely, your gums are shrinking or receding from your teeth. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A New Dental Pain Management Approach Reduces the Need for Narcotics
posted: Mar. 09, 2021.
Narcotics have long played an important role in easing severe pain caused by disease, trauma or treatment. Healthcare professionals, including dentists, continue to prescribe them as a matter of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
AGT's Simon Cowell Updates His Smile With Veneers and So Can You!
posted: Feb. 27, 2021.
It's been a rough year for all of us, but especially for Simon Cowell. The famous entrepreneur and brutally honest talent judge on American Idol and America's Got Talent Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Preventing Gum Disease Could Help More Than Your Teeth and Gums
posted: Feb. 17, 2021.
The top cause for adult tooth loss isn't decay or trauma—it's periodontal (gum) disease. The disease may begin with the gums, but it can ultimately damage underlying bone enough Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
An Oral Irrigator Could Make Flossing Easier for You
posted: Feb. 07, 2021.
If we were playing word association with the term “oral hygiene,” you'd probably answer “brushing.” And you would be right—brushing cleans tooth surfaces of accumulated bacterial plaque, a thin Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your Gums Need Extra Care After Periodontal Disease
posted: Jan. 28, 2021.
We all benefit from regular dental care, regardless of our state of oral health. But if you've experienced periodontal (gum) disease, those regular dental visits are even more important Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What Tara Lipinski Does to Protect One of Her Most Valuable Assets - Her Smile
posted: Jan. 18, 2021.
Tara Lipinski loves to smile. And for good reason: The Olympic-gold medalist has enjoyed a spectacular career in ladies' figure skating. Besides also winning gold in the U.S. Nationals Read moreCategory: Oral Health