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Local Anesthesia Takes the Pain Out of Most Dental Work
updated: Feb. 13, 2019
Long ago dental work could be painful and stressful—often for both patient and practitioner. Thankfully, that time is long past: today, most procedures are painless in large part due Read more -
Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
updated: Feb. 03, 2019
If there's anything that makes Alfonso Ribeiro happier than his long-running gig as host of America's Funniest Home Videos, it's the time he gets to spend with his family: Read more -
Less-Invasive Pulp Capping Could Save Your Tooth
updated: Jan. 24, 2019
There’s one sure thing about tooth decay: you can’t ignore it. In fact, the best outcomes result from finding it early and treating it before it enters the pulp Read more -
3 Situations for Seeing a Periodontist
updated: Jan. 14, 2019
It’s likely you depend on your regular dentist for the lion’s share of your dental care. But in cases of advanced disease or trauma, you may need the services Read more -
Topical Fluoride is a Safe Way to Protect Your Child's Teeth from Decay
updated: Jan. 04, 2019
We've known for decades that fluoride strengthens tooth enamel and lowers the risk for decay. And while adding it to toothpaste and drinking water are the more common ways Read more -
Spice Up Your Teeth
updated: Dec. 25, 2018
As a member of the best-selling pop group Spice Girls, Mel C (AKA Sporty Spice) enjoyed her share of musical superstardom. At the band’s peak in the Nineties, the Read more -
Wisdom Teeth Warrant Close Watch to Avoid Future Health Issues
updated: Dec. 15, 2018
As permanent teeth gradually replace primary (“baby”) teeth, most will come in by early adolescence. But the back third molars—the wisdom teeth—are often the last to the party, usually Read more -
Bitewing X-Rays Safely 'Reveal all' About Back Teeth to Prevent Tooth Decay
updated: Dec. 05, 2018
Modern dental care wouldn’t be the same without x-rays. Since dentists began capturing x-ray images a century ago to detect beginning tooth decay, billions of teeth have been preserved. “Catching Read more -
Be Wary When Considering Botox Treatment for TMD
updated: Nov. 25, 2018
If you’ve suffered from problems with your jaw joints, known collectively as temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), then you know how uncomfortable and painful they can be. You may also have Read more -
Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
updated: Nov. 15, 2018
Some moviegoers have been known to crunch popcorn, bite their fingers or grab their neighbor’s hands during the intense scenes of a thriller. But for one fan, the on-screen Read more -
Moderate Your Child's Juice Drinking to Lower Tooth Decay Risk
updated: Nov. 05, 2018
Along with daily brushing and flossing, limiting your child’s sugar consumption is an important way to prevent tooth decay. We all know the usual suspects: candy, sugar-added snacks and Read more -
Early Orthodontic Treatment Could Lessen Severity of Certain Bite Problems
updated: Oct. 26, 2018
You’ve been concerned for some time about your child’s bite, so you’ve visited an orthodontist for an evaluation. Even though your child is quite young and still with primary Read more -
No Need to Fret Over Implant Surgery
updated: Oct. 16, 2018
Are you interested in dental implants but a little hesitant about the surgery? Don’t be—this procedure to imbed an implant’s titanium post in the jawbone is relatively minor with Read more -
A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
updated: Oct. 06, 2018
While the sport of golf may not look too dangerous from the sidelines, players know it can sometimes lead to mishaps. There are accidents involving golf carts and clubs, Read more -
Lasers Could One Day be Commonplace for Treating Gum Disease
updated: Sep. 26, 2018
There are a variety of methods for treating periodontal (gum) disease depending on its severity — from routine office cleanings to periodontal surgery. But the goal behind all of Read more -
We can Build up Lost Bone Before Your Implant
updated: Sep. 16, 2018
The “magic” behind a dental implant’s durability is the special affinity its imbedded titanium post has with bone. Over time bone grows and attaches to the titanium surface to Read more