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Keep a Lookout for These Soft Tissue Conditions in the Mouth
posted: Dec 01, 2019.

There's more to your dental visit than preventing or treating teeth or gum problems. We're also on the lookout for a number of potential soft tissue problems that could occur Read more
The Real Truth Behind Ed Helms' Missing Tooth in "The Hangover"
posted: Nov 21, 2019.

Ed Helms is best known for his role as the self-absorbed, Ivy League sales rep, Andy Bernard, on television's The Office. But to millions of fans he's also Stu, a Read more
A Bonded Retainer Might Work for You after Orthodontic Treatment
posted: Nov 11, 2019.

If you want to keep that new smile after orthodontic treatment, you’ll need to wear a retainer for awhile. Teeth have a tendency to “rebound” to their old positions and Read more
Lasers Poised to Transform Current Treatment for Gum Disease
posted: Nov 01, 2019.

While lasers still seem like science fiction, they’ve been used commercially (and medically) for decades. But there’s still room for growth in practical applications with this developing technology. One promising Read more
Is There a Link Between Gum Disease and Cardiovascular Health?
posted: Oct 22, 2019.

Is there a link between periodontal (gum) disease and cardiovascular disease? Medical researchers are endeavoring to answer this intriguing question, but early findings seem to say yes. If it bears Read more
How Veneers Restored Howie Mandel's Winning Smile
posted: Oct 12, 2019.

You probably wouldn't be surprised to hear that someone playing hockey, racing motocross or duking it out in an ultimate fighter match had a tooth knocked out. But acting in Read more
How to Lower Your Child's Tooth Decay Risk From Halloween Candy
posted: Oct 02, 2019.

$9.1 billion: That's how much we Americans spent in 2018 on Halloween festivities, according to the National Retail Federation. And a sizeable chunk of that was for candy—a whopping 600 Read more
Seek Immediate Treatment for this Advanced Form of Gingivitis
posted: Sep 22, 2019.

It takes only a short time neglecting your oral hygiene before you begin to notice some unpleasant things with your gums: swelling, redness or even bleeding. These are all signs Read more
Gingivitis Could Become a More Serious Form of Gum Disease
posted: Sep 12, 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 triggered Read more
Bruins' Zdeno Chara Breaks His Jaw During 2019 Stanley Cup
posted: Sep 02, 2019.

Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara had a rough Stanley Cup final against the St. Louis Blues this past June. Not only did the Bruins ultimately lose the championship, but Chara Read more
Lip or Palate Clefts can be Effectively Repaired
posted: Aug 23, 2019.

About one American baby in 700 is born with some form of lip or palate cleft—and the percentage is even higher in other parts of the world. At one time Read more
Reducing Tooth Sensitivity will Depend on the Cause
posted: Aug 13, 2019.

If you're one of over 30% of Americans who wince in pain when eating and drinking certain foods and beverages, you may have tooth sensitivity. Although there are a number Read more
4 Serious Health Conditions That Gum Disease Might Make Worse
posted: Aug 03, 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
NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
posted: Jul 24, 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 Us, Read more
Is Laser Treatment a Good Option for Controlling Gum Disease?
posted: Jun 16, 2019.

Although techniques for treating periodontal (gum) disease can vary, they all boil down to one objective: remove the bacterial plaque and calculus (hardened plaque deposits) that cause the infection. The Read more
Improve Your Dental Health by Mastering Your Brushing Skills
posted: Jun 06, 2019.

You're not just a patient to your dentist—you're also a partner for achieving your best oral health possible. And it takes what both of you do to achieve it.No doubt Read more

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