Blogs
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We may Still be Able to Save Your Tooth with a Root Canal Alternative
updated: Jul. 22, 2016
Your tooth is in peril if its innermost layer, the pulp, becomes infected and inflamed. Deep tooth decay, repeated dental procedures or fractures can all expose the pulp and Read more -
Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
updated: Jul. 07, 2016
Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates knows how important it is to present your best face to the world — and one of the most important features of that face Read more -
Keeping Gum Disease at Bay Could Help Your Overall Health
updated: Jun. 22, 2016
It’s bad enough the diseases caused by poor dental hygiene or lack of dental checkups could be leaving your teeth and gums more at risk. But current scientific research Read more -
Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
updated: Jun. 07, 2016
For anyone else, having a tooth accidentally knocked out while practicing a dance routine would be a very big deal. But not for Dancing With The Stars contestant Noah Read more -
Dental Porcelain is a Great Option for Creating a Natural Appearance
updated: May 23, 2016
The mark of a great dental restoration is that you can’t see it. It’s there in plain sight, but others observing your new and improved smile can’t tell the Read more -
A Royal Fix
updated: May 15, 2016
So you’re tearing up the dance floor at a friend’s wedding, when all of a sudden one of your pals lands an accidental blow to your face — chipping Read more -
Staining Within a Tooth Requires a Clinical Whitening Approach
updated: Apr. 30, 2016
Home whitening kits are a popular way to turn a dull smile into a dazzling one. But these self-applied products only work for teeth with outer enamel stains — Read more -
Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
updated: Apr. 15, 2016
For major-league slugger Giancarlo Stanton, 2014 was a record-breaking year. After the baseball season ended, he signed a 13-year, $325 million contract with the Miami Marlins — the biggest Read more -
A Teen's Missing Tooth May Require a Temporary Replacement
updated: Mar. 31, 2016
Besides reduced biting and chewing function, a missing tooth can cause an embarrassing inhibition to healthy social interaction. This can be especially so for teens who greatly value peer Read more -
Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
updated: Mar. 16, 2016
Everyone has to face the music at some time — even John Lydon, former lead singer of The Sex Pistols, arguably England’s best known punk rock band. The 59-year Read more -
Oral Sedation Helps Reduce Anxiety During Dental Treatment
updated: Mar. 01, 2016
Eliminating pain and discomfort is one of our major objectives during dental treatment. To that end, our profession has developed a number of anesthetic drugs and deliveries that ensures Read more -
Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
updated: Feb. 15, 2016
Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed Read more -
Although a Global Problem, Tooth Decay can be Prevented
updated: Feb. 07, 2016
Other than the common cold, tooth decay is the most prevalent disease in the world. And while a cavity or two may seem like a minor matter, tooth decay’s Read more -
Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
updated: Jan. 23, 2016
Can you have healthy teeth and still have gum disease? Absolutely! And if you don’t believe us, just ask actor David Ramsey. The cast member of TV hits such Read more -
Changing Antibiotic Use Today will Help Ensure Their Effectiveness Tomorrow
updated: Jan. 08, 2016
It’s hard to imagine, but little more than a century ago today’s “minor” bacterial and viral infections were often deadly. This changed with the advent of antibiotics, drugs which Read more -
Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
updated: Dec. 24, 2015
Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated Read more