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A Second Root Canal Treatment May Help Save an Endangered Tooth
posted: Feb. 25, 2019.
When decay spreads to the tooth’s inner pulp, a root canal treatment may be necessary to save it. It’s a common procedure: after removing all tissue from the pulp, Read more -
National Children's Dental Health Month Highlights Importance of Baby Teeth
posted: 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 -
Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
posted: Feb. 05, 2019.
It's no secret that many of Hollywood's brightest stars didn't start out with perfectly aligned, pearly-white teeth. And these days, plenty of celebs are willing to share their stories, Read more -
Less-Invasive Pulp Capping Could Save Your Tooth
posted: Jan. 26, 2019.
There’s one sure thing about tooth decay: you can’t ignore it. In fact, the best outcomes result from finding it early and treating it before it enters the pulp Read more -
Your Regular Dental Visits Might Change if You've had Gum Disease
posted: Jan. 16, 2019.
Periodontal (gum) disease is as common as it is destructive. Almost half of all adults 30 and older have some form—and those numbers increase to nearly three-quarters by age Read more -
Stay Hydrated in Winter for Better Year-Round Oral Hygiene
posted: Jan. 06, 2019.
Whether you live in the snow belt or the sunny south, the winter season often means a change in the weather. In many places, the sun isn't as strong Read more -
Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
posted: Dec. 27, 2018.
At the first-ever Players Weekend in August 2017, Major League Baseball players wore jerseys with their nicknames on the back. One player — Cleveland Indians shortstop, Francisco Lindor — Read more -
Regardless of What You've Seen Online, Don't Fear a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Dec. 17, 2018.
With smart phone in hand, you can instantaneously find out just about anything. Unfortunately, online search results aren’t always accurate. Case in point: there’s an idea floating on the Read more -
Moderate Your Child's Juice Drinking to Lower Tooth Decay Risk
posted: Dec. 07, 2018.
Along with daily brushing and flossing, limiting your child’s sugar consumption is an important way to prevent tooth decay. We all know the usual suspects: candy, sugar-added snacks and Read more -
Don't Let GERD Ruin Your Teeth's Health
posted: Nov. 27, 2018.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder that can lead to a number of serious health problems. One of them, tooth erosion, could ruin your dental health. Your stomach Read more -
Why
posted: Nov. 17, 2018.
Mayim Bialik has spent a good part of her life in front of TV cameras: first as the child star of the hit comedy series Blossom, and more recently Read more -
How to Maximize Your Child's Dental Health Potential
posted: Nov. 07, 2018.
There’s a potential threat lurking in your young child’s mouth—tooth decay. This destructive disease can not only rob them of teeth now, it could also impact their dental health Read more -
Guide Your Older Children or Teens through These 3 Oral Health Areas
posted: Oct. 28, 2018.
Helping your infant or toddler develop good dental habits is one of the best head starts you can give them toward optimum oral health. But even after they’ve matured Read more -
No Need to Fret Over Implant Surgery
posted: Oct. 18, 2018.
Are you interested in dental implants but a little hesitant about the surgery? Don’t be—this procedure to imbed an implant’s titanium post in the jawbone is relatively minor with Read more -
Neil Patrick Harris: What the Oscars Host Treasures Most
posted: Oct. 08, 2018.
A few days before the Oscars, Vanity Fair magazine asked Academy Awards host Neil Patrick Harris to name his most treasured possession. Was it his Tony award statuette for Read more -
IV Sedation can help Relax Patients with Acute Dental Visit Anxiety
posted: Sep. 28, 2018.
Did you know 50% of people admit to some form of anxiety visiting the dentist, with roughly 1 in 6 avoiding dental care altogether because of it? To ease Read more