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There's a Good Reason for Adults to Consider Orthodontics - Better Oral Health
posted: Mar. 29, 2020.
You’ve had crooked teeth since you could remember. Perhaps you and your parents talked about braces when you were a teenager, but it never happened. Now you’re well into Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Diabetes Doesn't Have to Stop You From Acquiring Dental Implants
posted: Mar. 19, 2020.
One of the best and most successful tooth replacement choices available is the dental implant. No other restorative method is as similar in both form and function to a Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How Veneers Restored Howie Mandel's Winning Smile
posted: Mar. 09, 2020.
You probably wouldn't be surprised to hear that someone playing hockey, racing motocross or duking it out in an ultimate fighter match had a tooth knocked out. But acting Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
White Spots on Your Teeth After Braces May Be An Early Sign of Enamel Loss
posted: Feb. 28, 2020.
After months of treatment we’ve removed your braces and your new smile emerges. Upon closer view, however, you notice a number of chalky white spots on your teeth. These pale Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Things You Can Do to Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
posted: Feb. 18, 2020.
As a parent, you’re all about helping your kids grow up healthy. But there are some obstacles that can make that difficult. One in particular is tooth decay, which Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Why Gum Disease Could Affect More Than Your Oral Health
posted: Feb. 08, 2020.
Do you know the top cause for adult tooth loss? If you guessed tooth decay, you’re close—but not quite. The same goes if you said accidents or teeth grinding. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
posted: Jan. 29, 2020.
If you're well past your teen years, you probably have several reasons for not straightening your crooked smile: the expense, the time and the embarrassment of being a 30-, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
No Matter When the New Decade Begins, Be Sure You're Partnered With Us for Your Dental Care
posted: Jan. 19, 2020.
The 2020s are here, so throw those “new decade” parties! Well, maybe. Some of your party guests might insist the Twenties won't begin until January 1, 2021. For some Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Common Causes for Gum Recession
posted: Jan. 09, 2020.
Your gums play an important role in dental function and health. Not only do they help anchor teeth in the jaw, the gums also protect tooth roots from disease. But Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Your Smile Can Be Your Passport to the World - Take Care of It With These Tips
posted: Dec. 30, 2019.
Bonjour! Hola! Shalom! December is National Learn a Foreign Language Month, and learning to say “Hello” in different tongues is a good place to start. You could then move Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
posted: Dec. 20, 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 moreCategory: Oral Health -
Certain Osteoporosis Drugs Could Pose a Future Risk to Your Dental Health
posted: Dec. 10, 2019.
Osteoporosis is a major health condition affecting millions of people, mostly women over 50. The disease weakens bone strength to the point that a minor fall or even coughing Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
More Than Indigestion: How Acid Reflux Could Harm Your Teeth
posted: Nov. 30, 2019.
Your stomach is just one big processing plant: Incoming food is broken down into individual nutrients that are then absorbed into the body. The main food "de-constructor" for this Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Eating the Right Carbs Helps Keep Your Gums Healthy
posted: Nov. 20, 2019.
As with most Western countries, we in the U.S. love our carbs. While fats and proteins make an appearance in our diets, many of us go full-tilt on sugars, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Viggo Mortensen's Red-Carpet Smile
posted: Nov. 10, 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, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
A Little Orthodontic Magic Could Help an Impacted Tooth Erupt
posted: Oct. 31, 2019.
Bite problems aren't limited to teeth simply out of position. The problem could be some teeth aren't there—visibly, that is. They still exist below the gums and bone, but Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures