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Vaping Could Be Just as Harmful to Your Teeth and Gums as Smoking
updated: Nov. 02, 2019
The electronic cigarette (e-cig), the much-acclaimed smoking alternative, has recently been linked to hundreds of lung-related illnesses and deaths among otherwise healthy young adults. But dentists were actually among Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Don't Panic Over Your Child's Teeth Grinding but Do Keep an Eye on It
updated: Oct. 28, 2019
First the bad news: Those nightly hair-raising sounds are indeed coming from your child’s bedroom—from your child. It’s the result of them grinding their teeth while they sleep. But here’s Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Implant Failure Is Rare, but Possible. Here Are a Few Ways to Avoid It
updated: Oct. 23, 2019
Dental implants are all the rage—and for good reason: They’re incredibly “tooth-like,” both in appearance and function. They also have a stunningly high success rate: More than 95% of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Tooth Sensitivity Could Be a Sign of Deeper Problems
updated: Oct. 18, 2019
If you wince in pain while eating or drinking something hot or cold, you’re not alone: tooth sensitivity afflicts one in three Americans. To understand what’s possibly going on, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Not a Fan of Using CPAP for Your Sleep Apnea? Consider an Oral Appliance
updated: Oct. 13, 2019
Do you wake up in the morning still feeling tired? Are you drowsy, irritable or have difficulty concentrating? And is your snoring habit a running joke around your household? If Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
There Are a Lot of Bacteria in Your Mouth but Only a Few Mean You Harm
updated: Oct. 08, 2019
Say “bacteria,” especially in the same sentence with “disease” or “infection,” and you may trigger an immediate stampede for the hand sanitizer. The last thing most people want is Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The Digital Revolution Is Transforming Implant Therapy
updated: Oct. 03, 2019
Compared to other dental restorations—a few of which have been around for over a century—implants are a relatively recent development. But even though it's just now entering its fourth Read more -
Treatment Options to Keep Stress From Causing Dental Problems
updated: Sep. 28, 2019
Chronic stress can cause any number of physical problems like back pain, insomnia or stomach ulcers. In the mouth, it can also be the cause of teeth grinding or Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Cleaning Your Oral Appliance Extends its Life and Ensures Good Health
updated: Sep. 23, 2019
Oral appliances run the gamut from night guards and retainers to full or partial dentures. Millions of people depend on them for restoring or maintaining dental health. Today's user-friendly appliances Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
You can Still have Implants with Diabetes - if you have it under Control
updated: Sep. 18, 2019
If you're one of the more than 26 million people in the U.S. with diabetes, you know first hand how the disease impacts your life. That includes your dental Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
3 Ways to Correct Missing Front Teeth
updated: Sep. 13, 2019
Roughly 75% of American adults are missing at least one tooth, mostly from disease, trauma or extraction for other dental reasons. A few missing teeth, though, never erupted in Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Teens May Need a Temporary Replacement for Missing Teeth
updated: Sep. 08, 2019
Tooth replacement at any age is a challenge, but especially for teenagers. Dental implants in particular may not be possible yet for teens or young adults whose jaws are Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Practice Daily Oral Hygiene to Prevent Calcified Plaque Formation
updated: Sep. 03, 2019
If you’ve ever heard your dentist or hygienist talk about “calculus,” they’re not referring to a higher branch of mathematics. The calculus on your teeth is something altogether different. Calculus, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Implant-Supported Dentures Could Improve Your Bone Health
updated: Aug. 29, 2019
Generations have depended on dentures to effectively and affordably replace lost teeth. But they do have a major weakness: They contribute to jawbone loss that creates not only mouth Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
A Teen with a Missing Tooth May Need to Wait on a Dental Implant
updated: Aug. 24, 2019
There’s a lot to like about replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant. This state-of-the-art restoration is by far the most durable and life-like option available. And unlike Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
You Need a Dentist to Remove Tartar From Your Teeth
updated: Aug. 19, 2019
One of the key parts to an effective oral disease prevention plan is practicing daily oral hygiene to remove dental plaque. Both brushing and flossing are necessary for cleaning Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures
