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Taking a Trip Abroad? Do This to Protect Your Dental Health
updated: Jul. 03, 2019
With summer vacation season in full swing, you and your family might be planning a trip away from home, maybe even far from home. If you’re vacationing out of Read more -
Do This for Your Dental Health Before, During and After Cancer Treatment
updated: Jun. 23, 2019
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 more -
3 Things to Watch Out for to Protect Your Oral Appliance
updated: Jun. 13, 2019
If you're one of the millions of people wearing an oral appliance, you already know how important it is to your dental health. Whatever the purpose—replacing teeth, stopping teeth Read more -
Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
updated: Jun. 03, 2019
The movie Bohemian Rhapsody celebrates the iconic rock band Queen and its legendary lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury. But when we see pictures of the flamboyant singer, many fans both Read more -
How Dentists Provide Your Child the Benefit of X-Rays as Safely as Possible
updated: May 24, 2019
X-ray imaging is such an intricate part of dentistry, we usually don't think twice about it. Without it, though, the fight against dental disease would be much harder. At the Read more -
Root Canal Therapy Might Just Save Your Tooth!
updated: May 14, 2019
May is National Save Your Tooth Month, and tooth decay is a leading cause of lost teeth. It all begins with oral bacteria growing rapidly in built-up deposits of Read more -
Preserving the Pulp is Priority One with a Newly Erupted Permanent Tooth
updated: May 04, 2019
The change from primary teeth to permanent is an announcement to the world that a boy or girl is "growing up." "Growing up," though, is still not "grown"—the new Read more -
No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
updated: Apr. 24, 2019
Sure, it’s big news when celebs tweet selfies from the dental office… if you’re still living in the 20th century. But in Hollywood today, it’s harder to say who Read more -
A Minor Procedure Could Make Breastfeeding Easier for You and Your Baby
updated: Apr. 14, 2019
The American Academy of Pediatrics and other healthcare organizations recommend breastfeeding as the best means for infant feeding. While bottle feeding can supply the nutrition necessary for a baby's 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 -
Gum Disease Could be Affecting More Than Just Your Mouth
updated: Mar. 25, 2019
Periodontal (gum) disease can weaken gum attachment and cause bone deterioration that eventually leads to tooth loss. But its detrimental effects can also extend beyond the mouth and worsen Read more -
(Don't) Break It Like Beckham
updated: Mar. 15, 2019
During his former career as a professional footballer (that's a soccer star to U.S. sports fans) David Beckham was known for his skill at “bending” a soccer ball. His Read more -
Local Anesthesia Takes the Pain Out of Most Dental Work
updated: Mar. 05, 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 -
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 -
Dental Sealants can help Prevent Tooth Decay in Children
updated: Feb. 13, 2019
While children are less likely than adults to experience periodontal (gum) disease, the same can't be said for tooth decay. One aggressive form of decay called early childhood caries Read more -
Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
updated: Feb. 03, 2019
Multi-platinum recording artist Janet Jackson has long been known for her dazzling smile. And yet, Jackson admitted to InStyle Magazine that her trademark smile was once a major source Read more