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Why You Need Your Twice a Year Checkup
posted: Nov. 30, 2020.
A regular six-month check-up is essential if you want to keep your teeth and gums healthy. If you are dealing with issues such as gum disease, you may need to Read more -
What Veneers Can Do for Your Smile
posted: Nov. 30, 2020.
Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you, so you want to be able to put your best smile forward. If your teeth are less than Read more -
Call the Dentist Immediately If You Have a Loose Tooth
posted: Nov. 27, 2020.
Do you remember when one of your baby teeth began to wiggle? You knew it wouldn't be long before it came out, followed by a little something from the Read more -
Age Doesn't Have to Stop You From Straightening Your Smile
posted: Nov. 17, 2020.
Cowboys wear Stetsons; ballerinas wear tutus; and teenagers wear…braces. At least that's the popular conception. In actuality, one in five orthodontic patients is an adult, a number that continues to Read more -
Mike Tyson: The Prizefighter Prizes His Unique Smile
posted: Nov. 07, 2020.
Mike Tyson made a splash when he faced off against sharks during the Discovery Channel's Shark Week 2020. But there's bigger news for fans of the former undisputed world Read more -
Far From a Safer Alternative to Smoking, Vaping Could Ruin Your Oral Health
posted: Oct. 28, 2020.
E-cigarettes have taken the world by storm, especially among younger adults. The reason: the widespread perception that “vaping” is healthier than smoking tobacco. But a deeper look at this wildly Read more -
4 Things You Can Do To Protect Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
posted: Oct. 18, 2020.
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 -
Targeted Tooth Removal Could Aid Treatment for Certain Bite Problems
posted: Oct. 08, 2020.
Before we begin correcting a malocclusion (poor dental bite), we need to ask a few questions: How extensive is the malocclusion? How far must we move the teeth to Read more -
NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
posted: Sep. 28, 2020.
Basketball isn't a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While Read more -
Eliminating an Infant's Lip or Tongue Tie Can Make Breastfeeding Easier
posted: Sep. 18, 2020.
Most babies come into the world ready and able to nourish at their mother's breast—no training required! About one in ten children, though, may have a structural abnormality with Read more -
Improve Your Smile With These Dental Enhancements
posted: Sep. 08, 2020.
In case you missed it, September is Self-Improvement Month. Don't fret if you weren't aware—we're not sure how the ninth month acquired this celebration of positive human development either. Read more -
Why Dental Implants Are The Best Option For Permanent Tooth Replacement
posted: Sep. 04, 2020.
If you have lost one or more teeth, a variety of dental issues could follow. Thankfully, dental implants present a viable solution to prevent these potential problems. Basically, dental implants Read more -
Talk With Your Dentist About Antibiotic Therapy Before Implant Surgery
posted: Aug. 29, 2020.
Dental implants are far and away the most “tooth-like” restoration available today for missing teeth. Not only do they look real, they also mimic dental anatomy in replacing the Read more -
What Tara Lipinski Does to Protect One of Her Most Valuable Assets - Her Smile
posted: Aug. 19, 2020.
Tara Lipinski loves to smile. And for good reason: The Olympic-gold medalist has enjoyed a spectacular career in ladies' figure skating. Besides also winning gold in the U.S. Nationals Read more -
Direct Veneers Offer a Quick and Affordable Alternative to Traditional Veneers
posted: Aug. 09, 2020.
Orthodontics, veneers and other cosmetic dental techniques can turn a less than perfect smile into a beautiful one—but not always very quickly. For example, porcelain veneers can take weeks Read more -
Acid Reflux Could Lead to Tooth Damage
posted: Jul. 30, 2020.
Your tooth enamel’s main nemesis is oral acid: normally produced by bacteria, foods or beverages, acid can dissolve enamel’s mineral content and cause erosion and decay. But acid might Read more