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A Common Sense Approach to Managing Your Dental Care Costs
updated: Jul. 29, 2020
It's a sad fact: Many people postpone needed dental treatment because of their finances. There's no doubt that treatments for many tooth and gum problems can be expensive. But Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Acid Reflux Could Lead to Tooth Damage
updated: Jul. 24, 2020
Your tooth enamel’s main nemesis is oral acid: normally produced by bacteria, foods or beverages, acid can dissolve enamel’s mineral content and cause erosion and decay. But acid might Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
What's So Special About Dental Implants?
updated: Jul. 19, 2020
Probably a day doesn’t go by that you don’t encounter advertising for dental implants. And for good reason: implants have taken the world of dentistry by storm. Since their inception Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Teens with Missing Teeth may need a Temporary Fix Until They're Older
updated: Jul. 14, 2020
Dental implants are widely considered by both dentists and patients as the premier choice for replacing missing teeth. Unfortunately, implants aren’t the appropriate choice for teenagers with missing teeth. That’s Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Use This Product to Check Your Brushing and Flossing Effectiveness
updated: Jul. 09, 2020
So…you faithfully brush and floss your teeth every day. Kudos to you! Along with regular dental visits, daily hygiene is the best thing you can do to keep your Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Enjoy Your Ice Cream - But Just a Little for Your Dental Health's Sake
updated: Jul. 04, 2020
If you love ice cream, then you'll get a kick out of this: Your favorite treat has its own month. That's right, July is National Ice Cream Month, when Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dental Offices Uphold the Highest Standards for Infection Control
updated: Jun. 29, 2020
In our constant battle against infectious disease, the “enemy” is often too close for comfort: hospitals and other medical facilities must be ever vigilant against opportunistic infections their patients Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dental Implants: a Durable, Life-Like Solution for your Tooth Loss
updated: Jun. 24, 2020
What's so special about dental implants — and why should you consider one to replace a missing tooth? Although they've only been widely available for thirty years, dental implants have Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
The 21st Century Promises Better Dental Diagnostics with Cone Beam Imaging
updated: Jun. 19, 2020
X-rays revolutionized dental care in the 20th Century. The same could happen in the 21st Century as cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) becomes a fixture beside the traditional x-ray Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Follow These 4 Tips for More Comfortable Eating With Chronic Jaw Pain
updated: Jun. 14, 2020
Eating is like breathing: We often do it without much thought. But if you suffer from chronic jaw pain, every bite can get your attention—and not in a good Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
You May Need to Postpone an Upcoming Dental Visit if You Have Shingles
updated: Jun. 09, 2020
Chicken pox is a common viral infection that usually occurs during childhood. Although the disease symptoms only last a short time, the virus that caused it may remain, lying Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Do This for Your Dental Health Before, During and After Cancer Treatment
updated: Jun. 04, 2020
Although cancer treatment has advanced steadily in recent decades, the most used therapies continue to be radiation and chemotherapy to eradicate cancerous cells. And while they often work, both Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
With Outdoor Sports (Hopefully) Poised to Begin, Be Prepared for Oral Injuries
updated: May 30, 2020
National Physical Fitness & Sports Month in May, sponsored by the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, is a fitting time to encourage us to play sports. Many Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Things You Should Do - or Not Do - to Maintain Your Oral Appliance
updated: May 25, 2020
Millions of people wear some form of removable oral appliance. The range is pretty extensive, from orthodontic clear aligners and retainers to full or partial dentures. But while they Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Reducing Teeth Grinding Leads to Better Sleep and Better Dental Health
updated: May 20, 2020
We all need a good night's sleep, both in quantity and quality. That's why the Better Sleep Council promotes Better Sleep Month every May with helpful tips on making Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Ultra-Thin Veneers Might Help You Avoid Enamel Removal
updated: May 15, 2020
Dental veneers—thin, life-like layers of porcelain bonded to teeth—can turn a so-so smile into a beautiful one. But most veneers have a distinct drawback: To make them look as Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures
