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How to Lessen the Effects of Chronic Dry Mouth
updated: Mar. 22, 2019
If you were asked to identify the number one mouth problem affecting dental health, what would you name? Toothaches? Poor hygiene? Jaw joint issues? Believe it or not, the top Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
updated: Mar. 12, 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 moreCategory: Oral Health -
Persistent Jaw Pain After an Injury Needs Immediate Attention
updated: Mar. 02, 2019
Accidents happen. And if an accident causes an injury to your jaws or surrounding facial area, it could result in serious damage. Without prompt treatment, that damage could be Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Test You're Brushing and Flossing Success with a Plaque Disclosing Agent
updated: Feb. 19, 2019
Brushing and flossing your teeth provides a lot of benefits, including a brighter smile and fresher breath. But the primary benefit—and ultimate goal—is removing dental plaque. This biofilm of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Not Jazzed About Wearing Braces? Consider Clear Aligners Instead
updated: Feb. 09, 2019
Wearing orthodontic braces brings challenges to daily life. During treatment a patient will need to avoid certain foods and habits, take more time to brush and floss properly, and Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
updated: Jan. 30, 2019
What's an actor's most important feature? According to Vivica A. Fox, whose most recent big-screen role was in Independence Day: Resurgence, it's what you see right up front. "On screen, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Dental Implants Better than Ever thanks to Ongoing Tech Advances
updated: Jan. 20, 2019
While many people still consider dental implants the "new kids on the block" in dental restoration, they're now in their fourth decade of use. And since their inception implant Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
To Prevent Tooth Decay, Practice Effective Brushing and Flossing
updated: Jan. 10, 2019
There are two basic facts about tooth decay: 1) next to the common cold, it’s the world’s most prevalent infectious disease; and 2) with modern dentistry, it’s preventable. Getting from Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Clear Aligners Reduce Risk for Developing Gum Disease Better than Braces
updated: Dec. 31, 2018
Wearing braces isn't just for teenagers — straightening teeth can be just as viable a need when you're an adult. For example, it may be necessary to first move Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
updated: Dec. 21, 2018
Everyone loves a concert where there's plenty of audience participation… until it starts to get out of hand. Recently, the platinum-selling band Fifth Harmony was playing to a packed house Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Practice Daily Oral Hygiene to Prevent Calcified Plaque Formation
updated: Dec. 11, 2018
If you’ve ever heard your dentist or hygienist talk about “calculus,” they’re not referring to a higher branch of mathematics. The calculus on your teeth is something altogether different. Calculus, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Limiting Refined Sugar in Your Diet can Reduce Risk of Tooth Decay
updated: Nov. 30, 2018
“Cut down on sweets, especially between meals” is perhaps one of the least popular words of advice we dentists regularly give. We’re not trying to be killjoys, but the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
TMD and Fibromyalgia Could Share Links in Chronic Pain
updated: Nov. 20, 2018
Chronic pain can turn your life upside down. While there are a number of disorders that fit in this category, two of them—fibromyalgia and temporomandibular disorders (TMD)—can disrupt your Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
updated: Nov. 10, 2018
When die-hard music fans hear that their favorite performer is canceling a gig, it’s a big disappointment—especially if the excuse seems less than earth-shaking. Recently, British pop sensation Dua Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
To Fight Tooth Decay Reduce "BAD" factors, Promote "SAFE" Ones
updated: Oct. 31, 2018
Humanity has been waging war against tooth decay for millennia — with this relentless opponent often getting the better of us. Over the last century, however, significant treatment advances have Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How to Keep the Cavity Monster Away this Halloween
updated: 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 moreCategory: Oral Health