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Your Teenager's Teeth May Not Be Mature Enough for Veneers
updated: May 24, 2019
Teenagers and adults alike can improve their smile appearance with dental solutions like teeth whitening or orthodontics. But there are a few cosmetic solutions like porcelain veneers that are Read more -
See Your Dentist ASAP to Save Your Loose Tooth
updated: May 14, 2019
A loose adult tooth isn't normal. It could be loose because it's been subjected to high biting forces like those that occur with a tooth grinding habit. Or, it Read more -
Consider an Effective and Affordable RPD for Teeth Replacement
updated: May 04, 2019
If you have a few missing teeth but can't afford dental implants or fixed bridgework, consider a removal partial denture (RPD). Although implants may be the superior choice aesthetically Read more -
Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
updated: Apr. 24, 2019
When you’re among the top players in your field, you need every advantage to help you stay competitive: Not just the best equipment, but anything else that relieves pain Read more -
April Is National Facial Protection Month
updated: Apr. 14, 2019
April brings the perfect weather to get outside and play. Fittingly, April is also National Facial Protection Month. Whether you prefer softball or basketball, skateboarding or ultimate frisbee, don't Read more -
Catch Root Resorption Early for Best Chances of Saving Your Tooth
updated: Apr. 04, 2019
As your dental provider, we're always alert for signs of tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease, the two leading causes of tooth loss. But we're also watching for less Read more -
Composite Resin Could Amp up Your Teeth's Attractiveness in Just One Visit
updated: Mar. 25, 2019
It might not rise to the level of a miracle, but cosmetic dentistry can achieve some amazing outcomes with unattractive teeth. A skilled and experienced dentist can turn "ugly Read more -
Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
updated: Mar. 15, 2019
The March 27th game started off pretty well for NBA star Kevin Love. His team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, were coming off a 5-game winning streak as they faced the Read more -
If a Root Canal Can't be Done, this Procedure Might Save Your Tooth
updated: Mar. 05, 2019
Untreated tooth decay can destroy your teeth; prompt action as soon as its diagnosed will help prevent that undesirable outcome. And even if decay has advanced into the tooth's Read more -
Legal or Not, Marijuana Poses a Health Risk to Your Gums
updated: Feb. 23, 2019
Proponents of legalized marijuana have won phenomenal gains over the last decade. Despite the federal government's continuing criminalization of the drug, several states including California, Colorado and Massachusetts, have Read more -
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