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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 -
4 Novel Ways Implants can be Used to Treat Dental Problems
posted: Aug 12, 2019.
You’ve no doubt heard about dental implants — they’re considered the premier tooth replacement option because of their life-likeness and durability. More accurately described as a “root” replacement, the implant’s Read more -
4 Serious Health Conditions That Gum Disease Might Make Worse
posted: Aug 02, 2019.
A disease happening in one part of your body doesn’t necessarily stay there. Even a localized infection could eventually affect your general health. Periodontal (gum) disease, a bacterial infection that Read more -
3 Tips to Making Mealtime Easier During TMD Flare-Ups
posted: Jul 23, 2019.
If you suffer from a temporomandibular (“jaw joint”) pain disorder (TMD), you know any activity involving jaw movement can be uncomfortable. That includes eating.But avoiding eating isn’t an option—which means Read more -
To Extract or not Extract? The Big Decision About Your Child's Wisdom Teeth
posted: Jul 13, 2019.
Your child's permanent teeth come in gradually, starting just as they begin losing their primary ("baby") teeth and not ending until late adolescence or early adulthood. That's when the third Read more -
Diabetes Doesn't Have to Stop You From Getting an Implant - if it's Under Control
posted: Jul 03, 2019.
You would love to replace a troubled tooth with a dental implant. But you have one nagging concern: you also have diabetes. Could that keep you from getting an implant?The Read more -
Lasers are Making an Impact in Treating Gum Disease
posted: Jun 23, 2019.
Periodontal (gum) disease is potentially devastating to your teeth, gums and bone. To fight it we have to remove the substance that causes and sustains the disease from all oral Read more -
3 Reasons You Should Consider Tooth Whitening
posted: Jun 13, 2019.
White, translucent teeth are the hallmark of a beautiful smile. But with age or the foods we eat our teeth’s natural brightness can dim to a dingy yellow.If this is Read more
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