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Your Regular Dental Visits Might Change if You've had Gum Disease
posted: Jan. 09, 2019.
Periodontal (gum) disease is as common as it is destructive. Almost half of all adults 30 and older have some form—and those numbers increase to nearly three-quarters by age Read more -
Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
posted: Dec. 30, 2018.
A woman as gorgeous and funny as Sofia Vergara surely planned to be a model and actress from the get-go, right? Wrong! Sofia’s first career choice actually was to Read more -
NSAIDs Could be Just as Effective as Narcotics Managing Dental Pain
posted: Dec. 20, 2018.
Like other healthcare providers, dentists have relied for decades on the strong pain relief of opioid (narcotic) drugs for patients after dental work. As late as 2012, doctors and Read more -
Don't give up on Flossing!
posted: Dec. 10, 2018.
A couple of years ago the Associated Press published an article claiming the health benefits of flossing remained unproven. The article cited a number of studies that seemed to Read more -
Retain Your New Smile After Braces with a Retainer
posted: Nov. 30, 2018.
It’s been a long road with your braces, but now they’re finally off. Hopefully the first glimpse of your new smile more than made up for the time and Read more -
A Royal Fix
posted: Nov. 20, 2018.
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 -
Gum Surgery Can Improve Your Smile and Save Your Teeth
posted: Nov. 10, 2018.
While the term “plastic surgery” might bring to mind face lifts or tummy tucks, not all procedures in this particular surgical field are strictly cosmetic. Some can make a Read more -
You May Need Surgery to Repair the Damage of Gum Recession
posted: Oct. 31, 2018.
Gum recession is an all too common problem for millions of people that if left untreated could lead to tooth and bone loss. But the good news is not Read more -
How to Keep the Cavity Monster Away this Halloween
posted: Oct. 21, 2018.
Watching your kids dress up in cute, spooky costumes and go out trick-or-treating can be a real thrill. But thinking about the dental damage caused by eating all those Read more -
Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
posted: Oct. 11, 2018.
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 -
Prompt Treatment for Gum Disease Could Ultimately Save Your Teeth
posted: Oct. 01, 2018.
Your smile isn’t the same without healthy gums—neither are your teeth, for that matter. So, maintaining your gums by protecting them from periodontal (gum) disease is a top priority. Gum Read more -
Correcting a Poor Bite Improves Dental Health as Well as Smile Appearance
posted: Sep. 21, 2018.
Overbites, underbites, crossbites—these are just a few of the possible malocclusions (poor bites) you or a family member might be experiencing. But no matter which one, any malocclusion can Read more -
FAQs for National Gum Care Month
posted: Sep. 11, 2018.
Gum disease is a bigger problem than you might think. More than half of all adults over age 30 have it, and that figure jumps to 70% of adults Read more -
Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
posted: Sep. 01, 2018.
It might seem that supermodels have a fairly easy life — except for the fact that they are expected to look perfect whenever they’re in front of a camera. Read more -
When Summertime Sports Lead to Dental Dilemmas
posted: Aug. 22, 2018.
Summer is a great time to go outdoors and get your game on—no matter whether your court is set up for tennis or basketball, whether you’re on the diamond Read more -
Anchors Make all the Difference in Successful Orthodontic Treatment
posted: Aug. 12, 2018.
Orthodontics shares a principle with the classic tug of war game: if you want things to move in the right direction you need a good anchor. Anchors help braces Read more
