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Don't Delay Seeing the Dentist If You Suspect Gum Recession
updated: Oct. 21, 2019
Calling someone "long in the tooth" is an unflattering way of saying they're getting old. The phrase refers to the effects of gum recession, in which the gums pull Read more -
Make Your Baby as Comfortable as Possible During Teething
updated: Oct. 11, 2019
Your sweet, good-natured baby has seemingly gone from zero to grumpy overnight. The reason is simple: They’re teething. Teething is a natural process in which a baby’s first teeth (primary Read more -
Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
updated: Oct. 01, 2019
At the first-ever Players Weekend in August 2017, Major League Baseball players wore jerseys with their nicknames on the back. One player — Cleveland Indians shortstop, Francisco Lindor — Read more -
Behavioral Therapy Could Reduce a Child's Dental Anxiety Without Drugs
updated: Sep. 21, 2019
It’s common for kids to be less than enthusiastic about visiting the dentist. For some, though, it’s even more of a challenge: A child with extreme anxiety and fear Read more -
Improving Hygiene Skills Maximizes Removal of Disease-Causing Plaque
updated: Sep. 11, 2019
Your mouth is teeming with bacteria—millions of them. But don't be alarmed: Most are benign or even beneficial. There are, however, some bacteria that cause tooth decay or periodontal Read more -
Don't Let Gum Disease Cut Short Your Implant's Service Life
updated: Sep. 01, 2019
Among dental restorations, implants are the closest prosthetic we have to real teeth. They not only replace the visible crown, but the titanium post imbedded in the jawbone adequately Read more -
WDA Founder Obtained Denture Teeth Patent on September 4, 1951
updated: Aug. 23, 2019
Worcester Dental Associates Founder Melvin Budish Obtained One of the First Denture Teeth Manufacturers Patents in the U.S. on September 4, 1951 Melvin Budish, the Founder of Worcester Dental Associates was Read more -
2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
updated: Aug. 22, 2019
Is a chipped tooth big news? It is if you’re Justin Bieber. When the pop singer recently posted a picture from the dental office to his instagram account, it Read more -
Don't Let Summer Heat Increase Your Risk of Dental Disease
updated: Aug. 12, 2019
In many parts of the country, summer is often a synonym for "blast furnace" and can be downright hot and miserable. If you find yourself in such a climate, Read more -
Your Reoccurring Sinus Infections May Actually Be Caused by Tooth Decay
updated: Aug. 02, 2019
If you suffer frequent sinus infections, you might want to talk with your dentist about it. It could be your chronic sinus problems stem from a deeply decayed or Read more -
Tooth Type and Condition can Affect Root Canal Therapy Effectiveness
updated: Jul. 23, 2019
Root canal therapy is the unsung "hero" of dentistry. Although often falsely maligned as an unpleasant experience, millions of decayed teeth have been saved thanks to this routine treatment. But Read more -
Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
updated: Jul. 13, 2019
When is the best time to floss your teeth: Morning? Bedtime? How about: whenever and wherever the moment feels right? For Cam Newton, award-winning NFL quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, Read more -
This Rare Tongue Condition Often Looks Worse than it Actually is
updated: Jul. 03, 2019
There are a few mouth conditions so rare most of us have never heard of them. Geographic tongue would fall into this category, affecting only one to three percent Read more -
3 Tips for Successful, Safe Home Teeth Whitening
updated: Jun. 23, 2019
Teeth whitening or bleaching is one of the most affordable and least invasive ways of improving your smile. Although the effect fades with time, whitening can make dull and Read more -
Wisdom Teeth and What to Do About Them
updated: Jun. 13, 2019
As Spring turns to Summer, millions of students will depart high school in the time-honored rite of passage called graduation. At the same time, quite a few of these Read more -
Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
updated: Jun. 03, 2019
When they’re introducing a new movie, actors often take a moment to pay tribute to the people who helped make it happen — like, you know, their dentists. At Read more