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Choosing a Screw or Cement to Attach an Implant Crown
posted: Dec 01, 2019.
If you've lost a tooth, you have a number of options for replacing it. Perhaps the best choice in terms of lifelikeness and durability is a dental implant.All implants have Read more -
A Teen's Missing Tooth May Require a Temporary Replacement
posted: Nov 21, 2019.
Besides reduced biting and chewing function, a missing tooth can cause an embarrassing inhibition to healthy social interaction. This can be especially so for teens who greatly value peer relationships Read more -
Advances in Dental Health that may be Waiting for us Just around the Corner
posted: Nov 11, 2019.
Today’s dental care has advanced leaps and bound over the last century. But these advances are tiny steps compared to what many believe may be coming in the next few Read more -
4 Causes for Gum Recession and What We Can Do About It
posted: Nov 01, 2019.
If you’ve noticed some of your teeth seem to be “longer” than you remembered, it’s not because they’ve grown. Rather, your gums have shrunk back or receded to expose more Read more -
3 Things to do to Prepare for Dental Emergencies While Traveling Abroad
posted: Oct 22, 2019.
Vacationing abroad can be the trip of a lifetime — or a nightmare if you have a medical or dental emergency while traveling. Dental care in many locations around the Read more -
Implant-Supported Dentures Could Improve Your Bone Health
posted: Oct 12, 2019.
Generations have depended on dentures to effectively and affordably replace lost teeth. But they do have a major weakness: They contribute to jawbone loss that creates not only mouth and Read more -
It Takes Both You and Your Hygienist to Keep Your Smile Healthy and Beautiful
posted: Oct 02, 2019.
To have a beautiful, healthy smile you’ll need to keep those pearly whites clean and plaque-free. Good dental hygiene, though, isn’t a solo act: It’s a duet best performed by Read more -
Treating Teeth Grinding Now Could Help Prevent Excessive Tooth Wear Later
posted: Sep 22, 2019.
Your teeth naturally wear as you age, but you may be making it worse if you grind your teeth. Teeth grinding is a behavior that causes the teeth to gnash, Read more -
Know the Risks and Benefits for Same-Day Tooth Replacement
posted: Sep 12, 2019.
While there’s usually a period of months between implant placement and the permanent crown, a new technique known as same-day tooth replacement installs both the implant and a temporary crown Read more -
Improving Hygiene Skills Maximizes Removal of Disease-Causing Plaque
posted: Sep 02, 2019.
Your mouth is teeming with bacteria—millions of them. But don't be alarmed: Most are benign or even beneficial. There are, however, some bacteria that cause tooth decay or periodontal (gum) Read more -
Need an Effective but Affordable Tooth Replacement? Look at a Flexible RPD
posted: Aug 23, 2019.
People with missing teeth have more replacement options than ever before, including the ever popular but often more expensive dental implant. But there has also been an expansion of choice Read more -
Treating "Burning Mouth" Depends on What's Triggering it
posted: Aug 13, 2019.
There's a burning sensation in your mouth even though you haven't had anything hot to eat or drink. It's an experience you've had for years, often accompanied by mouth dryness, Read more -
Preventing Decay in Primary Teeth Promises Better Health Now and Later
posted: Aug 03, 2019.
True or false: there’s no cause for concern about tooth decay until your child’s permanent teeth erupt. False—decayed primary teeth can lead to potentially serious consequences later in life. Although “baby” teeth Read more -
3 Ways to Protect Your Teeth in the Great Outdoors
posted: Jul 24, 2019.
It’s July—and that means it’s National Park and Recreation Month! If you’re like a lot of families, you might already be planning a trip to one of the nation’s 58 Read more -
5 Ways to a Beautiful Wedding Day Smile
posted: Jun 10, 2019.
Since the early Roman times, couples have prized the month of June as the most favorable time to exchange their marriage vows. If you and your betrothed are planning a Read more -
Where - and How - Does it Hurt? Getting to the Source of Tooth Pain
posted: May 31, 2019.
Although toothaches are common, not all tooth pain originates from the same source. But regardless of its cause, you need to take prompt action to find out and begin treatment.Sensitive Read more
