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Keep the Implants Supporting Your Bridge Clean of Dental Plaque
updated: Nov. 16, 2021
Dental implants have revolutionized restorative dentistry. Not only are they the top choice for individual tooth replacement, implants also improve upon traditional dental work. Dental bridges are a case in Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Tips For Improving Your Oral Hygiene Technique
updated: Nov. 06, 2021
Although we've advanced leaps and bounds over the years treating dental disease, our strategy for preventing them hasn't changed much. That's because these prevention basics are quite effective—and as Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What To Do and Not Do for These 3 Common Childhood Dental Problems
updated: Nov. 01, 2021
Knowing what to do—and what not to do—when your child is sick can greatly affect their health and well-being. That's especially true with dental problems. Here then are some Dos Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Take These Immediate Actions to Save a Knocked-Out Tooth
updated: Oct. 12, 2021
Accidents do happen, especially if you or a family member has an active lifestyle. One such risk, especially for someone playing a contact sport, is having a tooth knocked Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Take Care of Your Gums - And Your Gums Will Take Care of Your Teeth!
updated: Sep. 17, 2021
Even masterpiece paintings need an appropriate frame. Likewise, our gums help bring out our teeth's beauty. But gums are more than enhancements for our smile appearance—they're also critical to good Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Chronic Dry Mouth Is More Serious Than an Unpleasant Feeling
updated: Sep. 07, 2021
It's normal to have occasional mouth dryness—that "cotton mouth" feeling when you first wake up or after eating a spicy meal. It soon dissipates, though, leaving you no worse Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The Details About Your Tooth Sensitivity Pain can tell you a Lot About the Cause
updated: Aug. 28, 2021
Tooth sensitivity can be quite uncomfortable. But the glancing pain you feel may be more than an irritation — it may also be telling you there’s a deeper problem Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Stay Ahead of Decay-Spreading Root Cavities
updated: Aug. 23, 2021
Finding out you have a cavity isn't the best of news. But finding out it's a root cavity is even worse: if not treated, the decay can spread more Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Cracked Mouth Corners: How to Resolve This Irritating Problem
updated: Aug. 18, 2021
In addition to the usual tooth and gum problems, dentists also see patients with soft tissue infections in and around the mouth. One of the more common of these Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
5 Tips Students (and Everyone Else) Should Heed for Healthy Teeth and Gums
updated: Aug. 13, 2021
Though it sounds like an elite academic society, "The Freshman 15" is anything but. The phrase stands for the weight, pegged at 15 pounds, that many incoming students gain Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Tips to Getting the Dental Care You Need, Even on a Tight Budget
updated: Aug. 03, 2021
If your budget gets squeezed, cutting non-essential expenses can be a wise move. But think twice before lumping dental care into that category—postponing dental visits or treatment could put Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dental Treatment Depends on What's Really Causing Your Tooth Pain
updated: Jul. 29, 2021
Not all toothaches are alike: Some are sharp and last only a second or two; others throb continuously. You might feel the pain in one tooth, or it could Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Craft a Custom Care Plan by Identifying Your Individual Risk for Tooth Decay
updated: Jul. 19, 2021
Although we've known for some time how tooth decay forms, it's still prevalent across the population—even more so than cancer or heart disease. Along with gum disease, it's a Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How Not to Let a Dental Injury Ruin Your Summer Vacation
updated: Jul. 14, 2021
After a year of lockdowns and other COVID-19 restrictions, people are itching this summer to get back out into the great outdoors. The good news is that quite a Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Although It Sounds Exotic, This Mouth Sore Isn't a Big Concern
updated: Jul. 04, 2021
Most of what goes on inside our mouths—good or bad—is fairly predictable. But every now and then, people encounter something out of the ordinary. A good example is lichen Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How Cheese and Other Dairy Contribute to Healthier Teeth and a More Photogenic Smile
updated: Jun. 29, 2021
Here's a bit of magic: Hold your smart phone camera in front of someone and say, "Cheese!" More times than not, they'll break into a smile. No one knows Read moreCategory: Oral Health
