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Your Child and Fluoride Treatments
posted: Mar. 01, 2021.
You want to do everything you can to protect your children from cavities and to instill healthy habits. Your child's dentist plays a pivotal role in your child's dental health. Read more -
Why You Shouldn't Worry About the Mercury in Your Silver Fillings
posted: Feb. 23, 2021.
Over the last century and a half millions of people have had a tooth cavity filled with “silver” amalgam. Perhaps you’re one of them. The use of this effective and Read more -
Here's How to Avoid Dry Socket After Tooth Extraction Surgery
posted: Feb. 13, 2021.
Surgical tooth extraction is a fairly routine procedure with few complications. But one rare complication called dry socket does affect a small number of patients. Dry socket, which derives its Read more -
Buffalo Bills' Stefon Diggs Knows There's Never a Bad Place to Floss
posted: Feb. 03, 2021.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs wrapped up the NFL regular season in January, setting single-season records in both catches and receiving yards. The Bills handily beat the Miami Dolphins, Read more -
Facial Nerve Pain can be Reduced with the Right Treatment Approach
posted: Jan. 24, 2021.
Our nerves serve a vital purpose, alerting us to bodily discomfort, injury or disease — we couldn’t remain in good health for long without them. But when they malfunction due Read more -
Why the Treatment Model for Your Jaw Joint Disorder Matters
posted: Jan. 14, 2021.
Your temporomandibular joints (TMJ), located where your lower jaw meets the skull, play an essential role in nearly every mouth function. It’s nearly impossible to eat or speak without them.Likewise, Read more -
Here's What You Need To Know About Dental Insurance and Choosing a Crown
posted: Jan. 04, 2021.
Millions of Americans rely on dental insurance to help them better afford dental care. Depending on the benefit package, an insurance policy can be useful in restoring dental health compromised Read more -
Vivica Fox and Zendaya Have This in Common: A Gorgeous Smile
posted: Dec. 25, 2020.
Kill Bill fans have been pressing for a third installment of the stylized revenge tale since Kill Bill, Volume 2 hit the theaters in 2004. Finally, filmmaker Quentin Tarantino is Read more -
Some Birth Control Drugs Could Increase Risk of Gum Disease
posted: Dec. 15, 2020.
One of the health issues pregnant women should be concerned about is a higher risk of periodontal (gum) disease. But you don’t have to be pregnant to have an increased Read more -
No Time for a Makeover? Try These One-Visit Smile Enhancements Before the Holidays
posted: Dec. 05, 2020.
Despite your best intentions to plan ahead, the holidays have sneaked up on you. And what good intentions you had: presents to buy, halls to deck, parties to throw. Perhaps Read more -
When To See Your Dentist
posted: Nov. 25, 2020.
The American Dental Association states that approximately 100 million individuals in the United States don’t see their dentist yearly, even when twice-yearly dental exams have been proven to prevent a Read more -
Antibiotic Resistance Requires Action - and a Change of Attitude
posted: Nov. 25, 2020.
The development of antibiotic drugs is widely considered one of the greatest medical achievements of the last century. Their widespread use has turned life-threatening diseases like cholera, strep throat or Read more -
Van Halen's Passing Reminds Us of the Dangers of Oral Cancer and How to Help Prevent It
posted: Nov. 15, 2020.
Fans everywhere were recently saddened by the news of musical legend Eddie Van Halen's death. Co-founder and lead guitarist for the iconic rock group Van Halen, the 65-year-old superstar passed Read more -
New Recommendations Make Water Fluoridation Safer Than Ever
posted: Nov. 05, 2020.
For over half a century now, community water systems have been adding fluoride to drinking water to help reduce the risk of tooth decay. Numerous long-term studies have demonstrated the Read more -
Here's the Scoop on Your Upcoming Root Canal
posted: Oct. 26, 2020.
You might be a bit apprehensive if your dentist recommends a root canal treatment, especially if it's your first. That's understandable: Popular culture has portrayed the root canal as an Read more -
Lasers Adding New Precision and Efficiency to Root Canal Treatments
posted: Oct. 16, 2020.
Root canal treatments are an essential part of dental care — countless teeth with deep decay would be lost each year without it. Now, this traditional dental care procedure is Read more