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Veneers May Not Be a Good Option for a Teenager
updated: Dec. 11, 2021
People love dental veneers—those thin, porcelain shells bonded to teeth to mask stains and blemishes. For a relatively modest price, they can vastly improve a smile. But what if it's Read more -
Get Ahead of Teeth Grinding to Avoid Harm to Your Teeth
updated: Dec. 01, 2021
We like to think we're more prone to stress in our modern, fast-paced world than those who lived in "simpler" times, but a finding from the recent discovery of Read more -
See Your Dentist If You Notice Any of These 3 Problem Signs
updated: Nov. 21, 2021
Although there are several potential problems people could encounter involving their teeth, gums or mouth, most fall into three basic categories. That's the finding of a recent survey conducted Read more -
If You Find Flossing Too Difficult, Try a Water Flosser
updated: Nov. 11, 2021
Dental plaque, that gritty bacterial film coating your teeth, is the top cause for tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. You can see and feel a lot of it—but Read more -
Craft a Custom Care Plan by Identifying Your Individual Risk for Tooth Decay
updated: Nov. 01, 2021
Although we've known for some time how tooth decay forms, it's still prevalent across the population—even more so than cancer or heart disease. Along with gum disease, it's a Read more -
Here's Good Advice for Your College Student To Protect Their Dental Health
updated: Oct. 22, 2021
As summer wanes, thousands of high school grads will begin the new adventure called college. For many of these "freshmen," it will also be their first taste of true Read more -
Dental Hygiene and Care Critical During Cancer Treatment
updated: Oct. 12, 2021
After months or even years of radiation or chemotherapy, the words "cancer-free" is music to your ears. Your joy and relief, though, may be tempered by the toll these Read more -
We're Improving Our Effectiveness in Treating Tooth Decay
updated: Oct. 02, 2021
For several decades, dentists have been saving teeth from tooth decay following a few basic guidelines: 1) Identify decay as soon as possible; 2) Thoroughly remove decayed tooth structure; Read more -
Which Implant Crown Attachment Method is Best for You?
updated: Sep. 22, 2021
If you've decided on a dental implant to replace a missing tooth, you've made a great choice. Implants are a big favorite of both dentists and patients, not only Read more -
Are Implants a No-Go for You? Consider These Other Restoration Options
updated: Sep. 12, 2021
Our primary aim as dentists is to preserve teeth. There are times, however, when preserving a tooth is no longer worth the effort and we must recommend removing it. Read more -
Here's What's in Your Toothpaste for Keeping Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
updated: Sep. 02, 2021
We're all interested in how our toothpaste tastes, how it freshens breath or how it brightens teeth. But those are secondary to its most important function, which is how Read more -
Refined Sugar Could Be Harming More Than Your Teeth
updated: Aug. 23, 2021
You've probably heard your dentist say more than once to cut back on sweets. That's good advice not only for keeping your teeth healthy, but your whole body as Read more -
Brush or Floss First? Here's What You Need to Know to Decide
updated: Aug. 13, 2021
If you like conundrums like "Which came first? The chicken or the egg?", then you may enjoy this one: "Which should you do first, brush or floss?" Both of these Read more -
How Not to Let a Dental Injury Ruin Your Summer Vacation
updated: Aug. 03, 2021
After a year of lockdowns and other COVID-19 restrictions, people are itching this summer to get back out into the great outdoors. The good news is that quite a Read more -
Stay Ahead of Decay-Spreading Root Cavities
updated: Jul. 24, 2021
Finding out you have a cavity isn't the best of news. But finding out it's a root cavity is even worse: if not treated, the decay can spread more Read more -
Take These Immediate Actions to Save a Knocked-Out Tooth
updated: Jul. 14, 2021
Accidents do happen, especially if you or a family member has an active lifestyle. One such risk, especially for someone playing a contact sport, is having a tooth knocked Read more