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Sedation Therapy can reduce Anxiety in Children during Dental Visits
posted: May 24, 2019.
Making sure children are comfortable when visiting the dentist is an essential part of creating a lifetime habit of dental care. We recommend children start dental visits around their first Read more -
Bitewing X-Rays Provide Early Detection of Tooth Decay in Back Teeth
posted: May 14, 2019.
One of the most widely used forms of dental imaging is the bitewing x-ray. So called because of the shape of the device that holds the exposable film a patient Read more -
Viggo Mortensen's Red-Carpet Smile
posted: May 04, 2019.
The Golden Globes ceremony is a night when Hollywood stars shine their brightest. At the recent red-carpet event, leading man Viggo Mortensen had plenty to smile about: Green Book, the Read more -
Mouthguards Reduce Risk of Concussion as well as Dental Injuries
posted: Apr. 24, 2019.
Since boxers first began using them a century ago, athletic mouthguards are now standard safety equipment for most contact sports. Without them, dental injuries would skyrocket.But a recent study in Read more -
Four Tips for Preventing Premature Loss of Baby Teeth From Tooth Decay
posted: Apr. 14, 2019.
Most often, all of your child’s primary teeth will eventually be replaced by permanent teeth, but you shouldn’t consider them less important — there are serious consequences for losing a Read more -
Why the Ointment You're Using Could be Making Your Facial Rash Worse
posted: Apr. 04, 2019.
The red, scaly rash suddenly appearing on your face doesn’t cause you much physical discomfort, but it’s still embarrassing. And to make matters worse treating it as you would other Read more -
NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
posted: Mar. 25, 2019.
Sometimes it seems that appearances count for everything—especially in Hollywood. But just recently, Lonnie Chaviz, the 10-year-old actor who plays young Randall on the hit TV show This Is Us, Read more -
Temporary Tooth Replacement with Flexible Partial Dentures
posted: Mar. 14, 2019.
Modern dentistry offers several great ways to permanently replace missing teeth, including high-tech dental implants and traditional fixed bridgework. But sometimes, for one reason or another, it isn’t possible to Read more -
Add a Healthy Diet to Your Oral Cancer Prevention Strategy
posted: Mar. 04, 2019.
Although oral cancer isn't the most prevalent among metabolic diseases, it is one of the most deadly with only a 50% survival rate after five years. That's because it can Read more -
Local Anesthesia Eliminates Pain Completely During Dental Work
posted: Feb. 22, 2019.
Your teeth and gums are filled with nerves that make the mouth one of the most sensitive areas in the body. But thanks to local anesthesia, you won't feel a Read more -
Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
posted: Feb. 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 Miami Read more -
We may Need to Build up the Bone in Your Jaw before Implants
posted: Feb. 02, 2019.
Dental implant technology has advanced at such an astounding rate in recent years that you can now walk into a dentist's office with a problem tooth and out the same Read more -
Keeping Fluoride to Just the Right Amount Protects Your Family's Smiles
posted: Jan. 23, 2019.
Since the 1950s fluoride has played an important role in the fight against tooth decay as an additive to hygiene products and many public water supplies. But although a proven Read more -
Best Dietary Practices for Healthy Teeth and Gums
posted: Jan. 13, 2019.
Your diet can play as important a role in your dental health as brushing and flossing. What you eat (particularly sugar) could increase your risk of tooth decay despite your Read more -
Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
posted: Jan. 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: his Read more