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Treating a Child's Tooth Injury May Require Special Consideration
posted: Aug. 08, 2018.

Often as children grow older, their participation in sports or similar activities increases. While generally encouraged, this greater activity does increase injury risk, especially to the mouth. In fact, the Read more
Using Sinus Surgery to Stimulate Bone Growth for Implants
posted: Jul. 29, 2018.

For a predictable outcome, a dental implant should be placed as soon as the bone and gum tissues following a tooth extraction have healed. But what happens if the Read more
2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
posted: Jul. 19, 2018.

Is a chipped tooth big news? It is if you’re Justin Bieber. When the pop singer recently posted a picture from the dental office to his instagram account, it Read more
Diabetes Doesn't Have to Stop You From Acquiring Dental Implants
posted: Jul. 09, 2018.

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 more
Don't Panic! Take Methodical Approach to Help Your Child Stop Thumb Sucking
posted: Jun. 29, 2018.

One of the most frequent concerns parents express to us is their child’s thumb or finger sucking habit. The good news, though, is that thumb sucking is a completely Read more
The Risk for Gum Disease Increases While Wearing Braces
posted: Jun. 19, 2018.

Your child has had braces for a few months and making good progress with correcting a poor bite (malocclusion), but you’ve also noticed something else: his gums are becoming Read more
Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
posted: Jun. 09, 2018.

Everyone has to face the music at some time — even John Lydon, former lead singer of The Sex Pistols, arguably England’s best known punk rock band. The 59-year Read more
Are Lasers for Gum Disease Treatment in Our Future?
posted: May 30, 2018.

One of the most important revolutions in healthcare in recent decades is the increasing use of lasers. Now, laser technology is making a showing in dental care for the Read more
Porcelain Veneers Could Change Your Appearance for the Better
posted: May 20, 2018.

We now have an amazing repertoire in dentistry to restore the look and function of damaged or missing teeth. From tooth-colored crowns to life-like dental implants, we can turn Read more
Stop Teeth Grinding Now Before it Creates Dental Problems Later
posted: May 10, 2018.

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
(Don't) Break It Like Beckham
posted: Apr. 30, 2018.

During his former career as a professional footballer (that's a soccer star to U.S. sports fans) David Beckham was known for his skill at “bending” a soccer ball. His Read more
Crown Lengthening Helps us Treat Hard to Reach Cavities
posted: Apr. 20, 2018.

While we often associate tooth decay with cavities forming in a tooth’s visible or biting surfaces, the occurrence of this all too common disease isn’t limited to those areas. Read more
3 Factors to Consider When Buying a Toothbrush
posted: Apr. 10, 2018.

If there’s one essential tool for dental health, it’s the toothbrush. But though simple in basic design, manufacturers have nonetheless created a dizzying array of choices that often muddy Read more
3 Fluoride Sources You Should Monitor for Your Family's Dental Health
posted: Mar. 26, 2018.

Fluoride is an important weapon in the fight against tooth decay. Fluoride consumption and other applications are especially beneficial during children's dental development for building strong teeth long-term. But the Read more
Skater Adam Rippon's World-Class Smile
posted: Mar. 18, 2018.

Team USA figure skater Adam Rippon became one of the breakout stars of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in South Korea last month. But it wasn’t just his acrobatics Read more
3 Things You May Not Know About Orthodontics
posted: Mar. 03, 2018.

It’s a common sight to see someone wearing braces—and not just teens or pre-teens. In the last few decades, people in their adult years (even late in life) are Read more

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