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Back-to-School Shopping...for Oral Health!
updated: Sep. 15, 2017
What's the most fun thing about back-to-school time? For many of us, it's the shopping! Those cool backpacks and colorful sneakers put smiles on a lot of young faces. While Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Use Sweetener Substitutes Wisely to Reduce Sugar in Your Diet
updated: Sep. 07, 2017
Although a variety of foods provide energy-producing carbohydrates, sugar is among the most popular. It’s believed we universally crave sugar because of the quick energy boost after eating it, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
An Implant-Supported Denture Offers a Number of Advantages
updated: Aug. 30, 2017
If you’ve had the misfortune of losing all or most of your teeth (a condition called edentulism), you still have effective options for restoring lost form and function to Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Timing is Everything When Replacing a Teenager's Missing Tooth
updated: Aug. 22, 2017
There are good reasons, for both health and appearance, to replace a missing tooth with a dental implant or similar restoration as soon as is practical. The bone around Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Be Sure Your Child has Access to Dental-Friendly Snacks at School
updated: Aug. 14, 2017
While you do all you can to provide your child healthy meals and snacks at home, they still face tempting choices for unhealthy fare when they’re away. Unfortunately, their Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Steps to a Better Bite and a More Attractive Smile
updated: Aug. 13, 2017
Before you consider cosmetic changes to your smile, ask yourself one question: how's your bite? How your teeth are positioned and aligned doesn't just affect their function — it Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Are You in the Know About Dental Crowns? Take our True or False Quiz
updated: Aug. 05, 2017
So, you're about to have a tooth capped with a crown. Do you know what you need to know before you undergo this common dental procedure? Here's a short true Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How to Handle 3 Common Injuries to Your Child's Mouth
updated: Jul. 28, 2017
Once they learn to walk, there's no stopping most children. Sometimes it can be a little jarring, as when you discover your toddler on top of the kitchen counter Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Here are the Facts on the Impact of Metal Allergies on Dental Work
updated: Jul. 20, 2017
Allergic reactions aren't necessarily bad: they're your body's responses to possible threats from foreign substances. But the response can go too far and cause a reaction as minor as Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Good Bone Health Essential for Obtaining 'Teeth in One Day' Implants
updated: Jul. 12, 2017
You've seen ads for “Teeth in One Day” that promise immediate implant placement at the same time you have the problem tooth removed. But this presumes the gums and Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Screw or Cement: Which is Best for Attaching Your Implant Crown?
updated: Jul. 04, 2017
If you’re in the initial planning stages for a dental implant, you may already be encountering a number of options to consider. One that may come up is how Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Mouthguards Reduce Risk of Concussion as well as Dental Injuries
updated: Jun. 26, 2017
Since boxers first began using them a century ago, athletic mouthguards are now standard safety equipment for most contact sports. Without them, dental injuries would skyrocket. But a recent study Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A Mouthguard for NBA Star Isaiah Thomas
updated: Jun. 25, 2017
Even after losing a tooth in an on-court collision with an opposing player, Isaiah Thomas didn’t slow down. The Boston Celtics point guard completed the play…and the rest of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
For Your Teeth's Sake, Exercise Caution Consuming Energy or Sports Drinks
updated: Jun. 17, 2017
Energy drink makers would have you believe their products are a healthy rehydration choice for athletes while also giving them keener focus and renewed vitality. But before adding them Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Plan Ahead to Make Your Smile the Best it can be for Your Big Day!
updated: Jun. 09, 2017
The big day you've waited for all your life is just around the corner — your wedding day! And to make that day as special as possible you've been Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Only a Dental Exam can Identify the Root Cause of Your Tooth Pain
updated: Jun. 01, 2017
A toothache means you have tooth decay, right? Not necessarily — your pain could be signaling a number of potential causes. Determining where, how much and how often it Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures
