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Signs That You May Have Periodontal Disease
updated: Sep. 26, 2019
Are you worried about periodontal disease? If you are brushing after meals and before bed, and flossing at least daily, then you are doing a lot to prevent periodontal disease. Read more -
Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
updated: Sep. 25, 2019
On the big screen, Australian-born actress Margot Robbie may be best known for playing devil-may-care anti-heroes—like Suicide Squad member Harley Quinn and notorious figure skater Tonya Harding. But recently, Read more -
Two Mouth and Face Pain Disorders and What You Can Do About Them
updated: Sep. 15, 2019
Chronic pain affects the quality of life for an estimated 50 million adults in the U.S. alone. The American Chronic Pain Association designates September as “Pain Awareness Month” to Read more -
Periodontal Maintenance Can Help You Avoid Another Episode of Gum Disease
updated: Sep. 05, 2019
To keep a healthy smile, brushing and flossing your teeth every day should be at the top of your to-do list, along with regular dental visits. Dental visits are Read more -
To Extract or not Extract? The Big Decision About Your Child's Wisdom Teeth
updated: Aug. 26, 2019
Your child's permanent teeth come in gradually, starting just as they begin losing their primary ("baby") teeth and not ending until late adolescence or early adulthood. That's when the Read more -
Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
updated: Aug. 16, 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 more -
3 Ways to Correct Missing Front Teeth
updated: Aug. 06, 2019
Roughly 75% of American adults are missing at least one tooth, mostly from disease, trauma or extraction for other dental reasons. A few missing teeth, though, never erupted in Read more -
If Appropriate, Antibiotics before Implant Surgery Could Reduce Infection Risk
updated: Jul. 27, 2019
Millions of microorganisms call your mouth home—and while most are friendly, some are not. An invasive procedure like implant surgery can disrupt the mouth's soft tissues and allow disease-causing Read more -
Diabetes Doesn't Have to Stop You From Getting an Implant - if it's Under Control
updated: Jul. 17, 2019
You would love to replace a troubled tooth with a dental implant. But you have one nagging concern: you also have diabetes. Could that keep you from getting an Read more -
Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
updated: Jul. 07, 2019
The long-running hit show Dancing with the Stars has had its share of memorable moments, including a wedding proposal, a wardrobe malfunction, and lots of sharp dance moves. But Read more -
Early Orthodontic Techniques Could Stop Growing Bite Problems
updated: Jun. 27, 2019
The longer many health problems go on, the worse they become. Treating them as early as possible could stop or slow their development. That holds true for poor bites: while Read more -
The Benefits of Visiting a Family Dentist
updated: Jun. 24, 2019
A family dentist can provide you and your family with the dental care that you need throughout your lifetimes. Since we all have different dental needs as we get older, Read more -
Simple Steps to Follow if Your Child has a Toothache
updated: Jun. 17, 2019
"Mom, my tooth hurts" isn't something you look forward to hearing your child say. But tooth pain is as common as other childhood ailments, so you may have to Read more -
You May Not Need a Narcotic to Manage Post-Dental Work Pain
updated: Jun. 07, 2019
There's no doubt treating dental problems can improve your health. But because the mouth is among the most sensitive areas of the body, many dental procedures can be potentially Read more -
Julianne Hough Shares a Video - and a Song - After Wisdom Teeth Come Out
updated: May 28, 2019
Once upon a time, celebrities tried hard to maintain the appearance of red-carpet glamour at all times. That meant keeping the more mundane aspects of their lives out of Read more -
3 Tips for Successful, Safe Home Teeth Whitening
updated: May 18, 2019
Teeth whitening or bleaching is one of the most affordable and least invasive ways of improving your smile. Although the effect fades with time, whitening can make dull and Read more