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Don't Delay Treatment of Gum Disease
posted: Jun 17, 2019.
Periodontal (gum) disease is a bacterial infection, which if left untreated could cause gum recession, bone loss and eventually tooth loss. Caused mainly by plaque left on tooth surfaces from Read more -
Answering Your Questions about Your Upcoming Teeth Whitening
posted: Jun 07, 2019.
Whitening can transform the dullest teeth into a dazzling smile fit for a Hollywood star. But before you undergo a whitening procedure, you might have a few questions about it. Read more -
Is There a Link Between Gum Disease and Cardiovascular Health?
posted: May 28, 2019.
Is there a link between periodontal (gum) disease and cardiovascular disease? Medical researchers are endeavoring to answer this intriguing question, but early findings seem to say yes. If it bears Read more -
Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
posted: May 18, 2019.
When die-hard music fans hear that their favorite performer is canceling a gig, it’s a big disappointment—especially if the excuse seems less than earth-shaking. Recently, British pop sensation Dua Lipa Read more -
What You Can Do to Support Your Child's Dental Development
posted: May 08, 2019.
Your child’s teeth and gum development is truly a wonder. In just a little more than two decades they’ll gain and lose one set of teeth, while the subsequent permanent Read more -
An Assortment of Orthodontic Tools helps us Solve Complex Bite Problems
posted: Apr 28, 2019.
There are an assortment of techniques and treatments in an orthodontist's toolkit, braces being the most common and best known. Of course, there wouldn't be any tools at all if Read more -
The Perils of a Loose Permanent Tooth - and What to do About it
posted: Apr 18, 2019.
A loose baby tooth is normal and expected; a loose permanent tooth is quite another matter: it’s an advanced sign of disease that could lead to losing the tooth.The reasons Read more -
Pop Star Demi Lovato Pops Out Jay Glazer's Tooth
posted: Apr 08, 2019.
Singer and actor Demi Lovato has a new claim to fame: formidable martial artist. When she is not in the recording studio, on stage or in front of the camera, Read more -
Only a Dental Exam can Identify the Root Cause of Your Tooth Pain
posted: Mar 29, 2019.
A toothache means you have tooth decay, right? Not necessarily — your pain could be signaling a number of potential causes. Determining where, how much and how often it hurts Read more -
NSAIDs for Pain Management is Safe - if Used Properly
posted: Mar 19, 2019.
Millions of Americans regularly use ibuprofen to manage minor pain and swelling. As with other fields in healthcare, the drug is a mainstay in dentistry especially for post-procedural discomfort. But Read more -
Cracked Mouth Corners can be Irritating - Here's How to Treat Them
posted: Mar 09, 2019.
As dentists, we often see other mouth problems besides those with teeth and gums. One of the most common is cracking around the corners of the mouth. Although usually not Read more -
Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
posted: Feb 27, 2019.
If there's anything that makes Alfonso Ribeiro happier than his long-running gig as host of America's Funniest Home Videos, it's the time he gets to spend with his family: his Read more