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Customized Temporary Crowns Help Ensure a Satisfying Permanent Smile
updated: Feb. 17, 2018
Restoring missing or unattractive teeth can often be a lengthy process. Months may elapse between initial teeth preparation and final placement to allow time for tissue healing and permanent Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Limiting Refined Sugar in Your Diet can Reduce Risk of Tooth Decay
updated: Feb. 09, 2018
“Cut down on sweets, especially between meals” is perhaps one of the least popular words of advice we dentists regularly give. We’re not trying to be killjoys, but the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Pay Attention to Gum Disease Warning Signs for an Early Diagnosis
updated: Feb. 01, 2018
Periodontal (gum) disease is a devastating infection that eventually causes tooth loss if not treated. Plaque removal, antibiotics and possible surgical intervention have proven quite effective in stopping the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Beyond Their Marketing Claims, Most Toothpastes are Surprisingly Similar
updated: Jan. 24, 2018
In your search for the right toothpaste, you’re inundated with dozens of choices, each promising whiter teeth, fresher breath or fewer cavities. Cutting through the various marketing claims, though, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Implant-Based Removable Dentures a Good Choice for Patients with Extensive Bone Loss
updated: Jan. 16, 2018
People who’ve lost all their teeth (a condition known as edentulism) face a decision on how to restore their lost function and appearance. And there are a number of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
FAQ: Dental Care During Pregnancy
updated: Jan. 08, 2018
Pregnancy is a very special and exciting time for expectant women and their families. At this time, many moms-to-be make careful choices to try and do what’s best for Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Areas We May Check During Your Older Loved One's Regular Dental Visit
updated: Jan. 07, 2018
While some aspects of regular dental visits are much the same for everyone, they can be more involved for an older adult. That’s because people later in life face Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
4 Things you Should do if Your Child Complains of a Toothache
updated: Dec. 30, 2017
If your child has a toothache, there’s good news — and not so good news. The good news is the pain rarely indicates an emergency. On the downside, though, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Consider Bone Health When Deciding Between Implants and Dentures
updated: Dec. 22, 2017
Losing permanent teeth is never good — unlike primary teeth, no natural replacements wait in the wings. But the good news is you have a number of options for Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Patients with HIV Must Pay Close Attention to Their Oral Health
updated: Dec. 14, 2017
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) jolted our collective consciousness in the 1980s. The deadly disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) had no known cure and, at the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
If You've had Joint Replacement, you may Need Antibiotics Before Dental Work
updated: Dec. 06, 2017
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. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The Implant Process can be Shortened, Depending on the Tooth Type
updated: Nov. 28, 2017
Dental implants are considered the premier option for tooth replacement. While all implant procedures follow the same general concept — a titanium post surgically inserted into the jawbone with Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How to Keep Tooth Wearing to a Minimum as you Age
updated: Nov. 20, 2017
One of the unfortunate aspects of aging is tooth wear. Depending on your diet, years of biting and chewing can cause enamel along the biting surfaces to erode. Your Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How to Lessen the Effects of Chronic Dry Mouth
updated: Nov. 19, 2017
If you were asked to identify the number one mouth problem affecting dental health, what would you name? Toothaches? Poor hygiene? Jaw joint issues? Believe it or not, the top Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How Effective is Your Oral Hygiene? Find Out with a Plaque Disclosing Agent
updated: Nov. 11, 2017
Brushing and flossing every day are important for preventing dental disease. The object is to remove as much bacterial plaque, the thin biofilm most responsible for disease, from your Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Taking the Right Steps to Prevent Early Tooth Decay in Children
updated: Nov. 03, 2017
While the prevention and treatment of tooth decay has improved dramatically over the last half century, it continues to be a major health issue, especially for children. One in Read moreCategory: Oral Health
