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• posted: Apr. 23, 2018
• oral hygiene

Are you keeping good oral hygiene habits? A good oral hygiene routine includes daily brushing and flossing, as well as regular dental checkups. Dental checkups include an exam and a Read More

• posted: Apr. 14, 2018
• tooth replacement

While tooth loss can occur at any age, replacing one in a younger patient requires a different approach than for someone older. It’s actually better to hold off on Read More

• posted: Mar. 30, 2018
• tooth decay

Tooth decay is one of the world's most prevalent diseases — and one of the most preventable. We've known the primary prevention recipe for decades: brushing and flossing daily, Read More

• posted: Mar. 15, 2018
• oral hygiene,  celebrity smiles

Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That's why we're so pleased to see some NFL QB's setting great examples Read More

• posted: Feb. 28, 2018
• dental implants,  bone graft

Due to financial circumstances, people often have a lost tooth restored with a removable partial denture, an effective appliance that restores function and a degree of aesthetic appearance. Later, Read More

• posted: Feb. 26, 2018
• dental bonding

Does your smile make you feel like its small imperfections drag down your appearance and make you feel ashamed of the way you look? If so, dental bonding can help Read More

• posted: Feb. 13, 2018
• geographic tongue

If you've ever been alarmed to find oddly-shaped red patches on your tongue, you can relax for the most part. Most likely, you're part of a small fraction of Read More

• posted: Jan. 29, 2018
• crowns

All crowns are designed to restore functionality to a damaged tooth. But crowns can differ from one another in their appearance, in the material they’re made from, and how Read More

• posted: Jan. 21, 2018
• bone grafting

When they’re introducing a new movie, actors often take a moment to pay tribute to the people who helped make it happen — like, you know, their dentists. At Read More

• posted: Jan. 06, 2018
• gum disease

You have a great smile: beautiful white teeth all perfectly aligned. But unbeknownst to you, periodontal (gum) disease might even now be damaging your gum tissues, setting the stage Read More

• posted: Dec. 22, 2017
• oral health

In our constant battle against infectious disease, the “enemy” is often too close for comfort: hospitals and other medical facilities must be ever vigilant against opportunistic infections their patients Read More

• posted: Dec. 21, 2017
• cosmetic dentistry,  teeth whitening

When it comes to cosmetic problems, many dental patients are most concerned about the color of their teeth. A survey by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry found that teeth Read More

• posted: Dec. 07, 2017
• cosmetic dentistry,  smile makeover

The holidays are a season for giving. At this time of year, lots of us spend hours rushing around, looking for the perfect gifts for people we care about. Read More

• posted: Nov. 22, 2017
• celebrity smiles,  wisdom teeth

Once upon a time, celebrities tried hard to maintain the appearance of red-carpet glamour at all times. That meant keeping the more mundane aspects of their lives out of Read More

• posted: Nov. 07, 2017
• pediatric dentistry

As a parent you want your child to have the best possible start in life. One of the greatest gifts you can provide them is a positive experience in Read More

• posted: Oct. 23, 2017
• dental implants,  orthodontic treatment

Most children's permanent teeth erupt on a fairly predictable schedule. Sometimes, though, one or more teeth might not develop as they should — or at all. These absent teeth pose Read More