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How Effective is Your Oral Hygiene? Find Out with a Plaque Disclosing Agent
posted: May 14, 2021.
Brushing and flossing every day are important for preventing dental disease. The object is to remove as much bacterial plaque, the thin biofilm most responsible for disease, from your teeth Read more -
Focus on These 4 Oral Health Areas While Caring for an Older Family Member
posted: May 04, 2021.
Millions of people are currently caring for an elderly family member. If that describes your family, then you know how overwhelming that responsibility can be at times.A part of that Read more -
Implant-Supported Dentures Could Contribute to Better Bone Health
posted: Apr. 24, 2021.
For generations, dentures have helped people avoid the dire consequences of total teeth loss. Now, implant technology is making them even better.Composed of life-like prosthetic teeth fixed within a plastic Read more -
Removing Hardened Plaque Reduces Your Risk of Disease
posted: Apr. 14, 2021.
When you floss (you do floss, right?), you probably notice a sticky, yellowish substance called plaque stuck to the thread. This thin film of tiny food particles and bacteria is Read more -
4 Reasons Dental Implants Are a Wise Choice for Tooth Replacement
posted: Apr. 04, 2021.
You've lost some teeth, and now you have to decide how to replace them. A fixed bridge or a partial denture are certainly good options. But the best choice today Read more -
Customized Temporary Crowns let you 'Rehearse' Your Future Smile
posted: Mar. 25, 2021.
Modern restorations for severely damaged or missing teeth are truly remarkable. Although the type of restoration may differ — dental implant, bridge, or veneer — the end result is a Read more -
Having Trouble Flossing? Try Using an Oral Irrigator
posted: Mar. 15, 2021.
Though you don't like to admit it, you don't floss very often. Oh sure, you know it's important to remove the film of bacteria and food particles called plaque that Read more -
A New Dental Pain Management Approach Reduces the Need for Narcotics
posted: Mar. 05, 2021.
Narcotics have long played an important role in easing severe pain caused by disease, trauma or treatment. Healthcare professionals, including dentists, continue to prescribe them as a matter of course.But Read more -
OTC Pain Relievers Usually Enough to Relieve Post-Procedure Mouth Discomfort
posted: Feb. 23, 2021.
Because the mouth is one of the most sensitive areas of the body, we go to great lengths to eliminate pain and discomfort associated with dental work. Anesthesia, both local Read more -
Could a Metal Allergy Stop You From Getting Dental Implants?
posted: Feb. 13, 2021.
The subject of allergies covers a wide swath in medicine. Among other things, people have allergic reactions to animal fur, various foods and plant pollen. The effects are equally wide-ranging, Read more -
4 Tips for Maintaining Healthy Tooth Enamel
posted: Feb. 03, 2021.
Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, and for good reason—it's your teeth's first line of defense against wearing and harmful oral bacteria. But although enamel can “take Read more -
Keep a Watchful Eye on Your Child's Teeth Grinding Habit
posted: Jan. 24, 2021.
It can be alarming to be awakened in the middle of the night by a screeching, gritting sound coming from your child’s bedroom. No, it’s not a scene from a Read more -
Bone Grafting Might be Necessary Before You Obtain an Implant
posted: Jan. 14, 2021.
Every year dentists place over 5 million dental implants for lost teeth, often removing the problem tooth and installing the implant at the same time. But getting a “tooth in Read more -
Two Good Options for Temporarily Replacing a Teenager's Missing Tooth
posted: Jan. 04, 2021.
While anyone can lose a permanent tooth, the cause often varies by age group. Adults usually lose their teeth to disease, while those under twenty lose a tooth to accidents.For Read more -
Tooth Sensitivity Could Be a Sign of Deeper Problems
posted: Dec. 25, 2020.
If you wince in pain while eating or drinking something hot or cold, you’re not alone: tooth sensitivity afflicts one in three Americans. To understand what’s possibly going on, let’s Read more -
Know the Kind of Smile You Want Before Cosmetic Dental Treatment
posted: Dec. 15, 2020.
Before we discuss cosmetic options for transforming your smile, and before any preparations for treatment, there’s one question that needs to be answered: What do you want to be different Read more
