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Managing Oral Health Is an Important Priority for HIV-AID Patients
updated: Jul. 04, 2021
Forty years have passed since the first reported case of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), and it and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes it are still with Read more -
3 Quick Dental Procedures to Put the Dazzle in Your Wedding Day Smile
updated: Jun. 24, 2021
The traditional June wedding season hit a bump last year during the COVID-19 pandemic as many couples down-scaled or postponed their ceremonies. But with hopes that the virus is Read more -
Here are a Few Options for Managing Dental Treatment Costs
updated: Jun. 14, 2021
In an ideal world, your family's dental needs would mesh seamlessly with the family budget. Alas, it's not always that way, and it can often be a head scratcher Read more -
Use Partial Dentures Wisely to Protect Your Future Oral Health
updated: Jun. 04, 2021
Dentures, removable restorations for missing teeth and gum tissue, can take a number of different forms, but are usually of two different types: complete and partial. A complete denture Read more -
How You Can Prevent Teeth Grinding From Damaging Your Oral Health
updated: May 25, 2021
Life has changed dramatically over the centuries. But although our ancient forebears wouldn't recognize much of our modern world, they would be well acquainted with one particular oral habit Read more -
Focus on These 4 Oral Health Areas While Caring for an Older Family Member
updated: May 15, 2021
Millions of people are currently caring for an elderly family member. If that describes your family, then you know how overwhelming that responsibility can be at times. A part of Read more -
Acid Reflux Could Be Damaging Your Teeth
updated: May 05, 2021
Your tooth enamel is often under assault from oral acid produced by bacteria and certain foods. Unless neutralized, acid can erode your enamel, and lead to destructive tooth decay. But Read more -
Your Dental Records Keep Your Oral Care Consistent Throughout Life's Changes
updated: Apr. 25, 2021
Imagine that the IRS wants to audit you, but the dog ate your receipts. Or you hit a $50 million Lotto jackpot, but your ticket went through the wash. Read more -
CT Imaging Technology Can Improve Outcomes for Complex Dental Problems
updated: Apr. 15, 2021
The mouth is a crowded place with nerves, blood vessels and sinus cavities sharing common space with the teeth and gums. Although important in their own right, these structures Read more -
Dental Implants Are Even More Advanced, Thanks To These Other Technologies
updated: Apr. 05, 2021
When dental implants hit the scene in the 1980s, they revolutionized the field of dental restorations. But as groundbreaking as they were then, they're even more advanced now. Some of Read more -
4 Tips for Maintaining Healthy Tooth Enamel
updated: Mar. 26, 2021
Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, and for good reason—it's your teeth's first line of defense against wearing and harmful oral bacteria. But although enamel can Read more -
Eating the Right Foods Can Boost Your Efforts to Prevent Dental Disease
updated: Mar. 16, 2021
You're more apt to lose teeth because of periodontal (gum) disease and tooth decay than any other cause. But neither of these bacterial diseases have to happen: You can Read more -
Your Teen's Teeth May Not Be Ready for Veneers
updated: Mar. 06, 2021
Teenagers can have the same smile-disrupting tooth flaws as adults. But not all cosmetic treatments available to adults are appropriate for teenagers—at least not until they get a little Read more -
4 Things You Can Do To Protect Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
updated: Feb. 24, 2021
Despite momentous strides in recent years in the fight against cancer, treatments can still disrupt normal life. Both radiation and chemotherapy have side effects that can cause problems in Read more -
3 Reasons For Preserving a Decayed Baby Tooth
updated: Feb. 14, 2021
Tooth decay can be a big problem for children's primary (baby) teeth. It doesn't take long for a tooth to become infected and the infection spread to their neighbors. But Read more -
3 Reasons Why Dental Implants Are a Sound 'Smile' Investment
updated: Feb. 04, 2021
In looking at options to replace your missing teeth, you might have heard others rave about dental implants. You're almost sold on this innovative restoration method—but you're a little Read more