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Your Regular Dental Visits Might Change if You've had Gum Disease
posted: Jan 19, 2020.
Periodontal (gum) disease is as common as it is destructive. Almost half of all adults 30 and older have some form—and those numbers increase to nearly three-quarters by age 65.Fortunately, Read more -
Do You Have Adequate Bone to Support an Implant?
posted: Jan 09, 2020.
Besides their life-likeness, implants are also prized for their high success rate. More than ninety-five percent of implants continue to function effectively after ten years.Implants’ advanced technology explains some of Read more -
Cone Beam Imaging Adds New Benefits to X-Ray Diagnostics
posted: Dec 30, 2019.
Your dental care wouldn’t be the same without the use of x-rays. Finding and treating tooth decay and other diseases early is a key part of maintaining good dental health, Read more -
Your Toothache is Telling you Something's Wrong in Your Mouth
posted: Dec 20, 2019.
A toothache might mean you have tooth decay—or maybe not. It could also be a sign of other problems that will take a dental exam to uncover. But we can Read more -
4 Common Causes for Gum Recession
posted: Dec 10, 2019.
Your gums play an important role in dental function and health. Not only do they help anchor teeth in the jaw, the gums also protect tooth roots from disease.But you Read more -
If You've had Joint Replacement, you may Need Antibiotics Before Dental Work
posted: Nov 30, 2019.
If you’ve had a total joint replacement or similar procedure, you will want your surgeon to decide if you need to take an antibiotic before you undergo dental work. This Read more -
Clean Your Implants Just Like Your Other Teeth
posted: Nov 20, 2019.
You feel great about your new smile, thanks to dental implants! And you may also be feeling relief as the problems with your former teeth fade into the past.But that Read more -
Cleft Defects Can Be Overcome, Thanks to Advanced Surgical Procedures
posted: Nov 10, 2019.
One in 700 babies are born each year with a cleft lip, a cleft palate or both. Besides its devastating emotional and social impact, this common birth defect can also Read more -
'Tooth in One Day' Procedures Require Special Attention for Success
posted: Oct 31, 2019.
You've seen the ads for obtaining a new tooth in one day with a dental implant. Those aren't exaggerated claims — you can leave the dental office the same day Read more -
NSAIDs for Pain Management is Safe - if Used Properly
posted: Oct 21, 2019.
Millions of Americans regularly use ibuprofen to manage minor pain and swelling. As with other fields in healthcare, the drug is a mainstay in dentistry especially for post-procedural discomfort. But Read more -
Avoid Implant Failure by Watching Out for These Mouth Problems
posted: Oct 11, 2019.
There are several reasons why dental implants are so popular. Perhaps the most important, though, is their longevity: if maintained properly implants can last for decades. However, they’re not indestructible—certain Read more -
Get Ahead of Bite Problems with Interceptive Orthodontics
posted: Oct 01, 2019.
At any given time some 4 million teens and pre-teens are wearing braces or other orthodontic appliances to correct a malocclusion (poor bite). While most cases are straightforward, some have Read more -
How Long Will Root Canal Treatment Last?
posted: Sep 21, 2019.
Root canal treatment can be an effective life preserver for a heavily decayed tooth. The question a lot of people ask, though, is how long might the tooth survive after Read more -
Two Mouth and Face Pain Disorders and What You Can Do About Them
posted: Sep 11, 2019.
Chronic pain affects the quality of life for an estimated 50 million adults in the U.S. alone. The American Chronic Pain Association designates September as “Pain Awareness Month” to highlight Read more -
Even All-Natural Fruit Juice Could Increase the Risk of Tooth Decay
posted: Sep 01, 2019.
All-natural fruit juice with no additives: now what could be wrong with that? Nothing—unless your child is over-indulging. Too much of even natural fruit juice could increase their risk of Read more -
Here are the Facts on the Impact of Metal Allergies on Dental Work
posted: Aug 22, 2019.
Allergic reactions aren't necessarily bad: they're your body's responses to possible threats from foreign substances. But the response can go too far and cause a reaction as minor as a Read more
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