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Take These Immediate Actions to Save a Knocked-Out Tooth
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Oral Health
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There Are a Several Possible Causes for a Gummy Smile
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 07, 2021
Besides straight and translucent teeth, an attractive smile has another important component: balance. In a great smile, the visible areas of the teeth and gums are in balanced proportion
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Category: Dental Procedures
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We're Improving Our Effectiveness in Treating Tooth Decay
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Oct. 02, 2021
For several decades, dentists have been saving teeth from tooth decay following a few basic guidelines: 1) Identify decay as soon as possible; 2) Thoroughly remove decayed tooth structure;
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Category: Dental Procedures
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This Two-Part Approach Could Save Your Child's Teeth From Tooth Decay
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 27, 2021
Your child's dental development is in overdrive between birth and early adulthood. The rapid growth of the teeth, gums and jaws occurs mostly on its own—but tooth decay could
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4 Great Ways to Improve Your Smile
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 22, 2021
Self-improvement is an estimated $10 billion annual market—smartphone apps, one-on-one coaching and, of course, books that instruct and inspire people on everything from selling yourself to increasing your self-esteem.
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Take Care of Your Gums - And Your Gums Will Take Care of Your Teeth!
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Oral Health
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Which Implant Crown Attachment Method is Best for You?
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 12, 2021
If you've decided on a dental implant to replace a missing tooth, you've made a great choice. Implants are a big favorite of both dentists and patients, not only
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Category: Dental Procedures
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Chronic Dry Mouth Is More Serious Than an Unpleasant Feeling
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Oral Health
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Here's What You Can Expect With Dental Implant Surgery
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Sep. 02, 2021
Getting dental implants is going to require surgery. But don't let that concern you—it's a relatively minor procedure.
Currently the “gold standard” for tooth replacement, an implant consists of a
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Category: Dental Procedures
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The Details About Your Tooth Sensitivity Pain can tell you a Lot About the Cause
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Oral Health
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Stay Ahead of Decay-Spreading Root Cavities
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Oral Health
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Cracked Mouth Corners: How to Resolve This Irritating Problem
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Oral Health
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5 Tips Students (and Everyone Else) Should Heed for Healthy Teeth and Gums
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Oral Health
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Dental Implants Could Help Preserve Bone After Tooth Loss
Author:
Anonymous
updated: Aug. 08, 2021
Losing teeth can make it more difficult to eat, not to mention the effect it can have on your smile. But that could be just the beginning of your
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Category: Dental Procedures
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4 Tips to Getting the Dental Care You Need, Even on a Tight Budget
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Oral Health
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Dental Treatment Depends on What's Really Causing Your Tooth Pain
Author:
Anonymous
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
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Category: Oral Health