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Your 'Toothache' Might not be Caused by a Tooth
updated: Apr. 26, 2019
A toothache means a tooth has a problem, right? Most of the time, yes: the pain comes from a decayed or fractured tooth, or possibly a gum infection causing Read more -
Know the Kind of Smile You Want Before Cosmetic Dental Treatment
updated: Apr. 16, 2019
Before we discuss cosmetic options for transforming your smile, and before any preparations for treatment, there’s one question that needs to be answered: What do you want to be Read more -
Teenagers with Missing Teeth Usually Need a Temporary Restoration
updated: Apr. 06, 2019
Anyone at any age, including older children and teenagers, can lose or be born missing a permanent tooth. And while those missing teeth can be restored, replacing them in Read more -
Nutrition for the Best Oral Health
updated: Mar. 27, 2019
It's National Nutrition Month! Good nutrition is key to overall health, but poor dental health can have a big impact on your ability to get the right nutrients. Your Read more -
Consult Your Dentist for Help with Diagnosing and Treating Sleep Apnea
updated: Mar. 17, 2019
Sleep — you'll spend a third of your life in its blissful embrace. But it isn't a luxury: you need it as much as nutrition and exercise. An occasional Read more -
Chronic Dry Mouth Could Increase Your Risk for Dental Disease
updated: Mar. 07, 2019
When your mouth is dry, you know it: that sticky, uncomfortable feeling when you first wake up or when you're thirsty. Fortunately, it usually goes away after you eat Read more -
Sleep Apnea Might be Robbing you of More than a Good Night's Sleep
updated: Feb. 25, 2019
Fatigue, a “foggy” mind, and irritability are all signs you’re not getting enough sleep—and neither might your sleeping partner from your continuous snoring. You might have a common form Read more -
National Children's Dental Health Month Highlights Importance of Baby Teeth
updated: Feb. 15, 2019
We all know that a child's baby teeth don't last forever. So if those little teeth develop problems, like severe decay, chips or cracks, it doesn't much matter—right? Wrong! Read more -
Take Care of Your Gums, Take Care of Your Heart
updated: Feb. 05, 2019
At this time of year, hearts are everywhere you look, so it's fitting that February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on cardiovascular health. Cardiovascular disease, which Read more -
4 Tips for Achieving Better Hygiene
updated: Jan. 26, 2019
You know the basics of great oral hygiene: Brush and floss daily; see your dentist at least twice a year for cleanings and checkups; and watch your diet, especially Read more -
Stop Teeth Grinding Now Before it Creates Dental Problems Later
updated: Jan. 16, 2019
Chronic stress is like a tea kettle on the boil—all that “steam” has to go somewhere. We often do this through behaviors like biting our nails, binging on comfort Read more -
3 Reasons Why Your New Dentist Needs Your Treatment Records
updated: Jan. 06, 2019
Like other healthcare providers, your dentist keeps records of your ongoing care. These include not only their written notes but also x-ray imaging, frequency of visits and cleanings, and Read more -
3 Ways Your Dental Hygienist Improves Your Oral Health
updated: Dec. 27, 2018
You may think an office cleaning is mainly cosmetic — giving your teeth that polished look and you that pleasant, “squeaky clean” feeling. But your dental hygienist is doing Read more -
Where - and How - Does it Hurt? Getting to the Source of Tooth Pain
updated: Dec. 17, 2018
Although toothaches are common, not all tooth pain originates from the same source. But regardless of its cause, you need to take prompt action to find out and begin Read more -
Advancing Gum Disease Requires Thorough Treatment to Control it
updated: Dec. 07, 2018
If you ever get out of the habit of daily brushing and flossing, you’re setting yourself up for dental disease. Neglecting oral hygiene allows bacterial plaque to build up Read more -
Dentures are Still a Viable Choice for Tooth Replacement
updated: Nov. 27, 2018
Edentulism, the loss of all of a person’s teeth, is more than an appearance problem. As one in four Americans over 65 can attest, total tooth loss can lead Read more