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Tooth Sensitivity Could Be a Sign of Deeper Problems
posted: Nov. 10, 2019.
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, Read more -
These Popular Drinks Could Put Your Enamel in Danger of Erosion
posted: Oct. 31, 2019.
Tooth enamel, to play on a phrase from Shakespeare, is made of “sterner stuff.” The strongest substance in the body, enamel can take years of biting and chewing and Read more -
Clean Your Implants Just Like Your Other Teeth
posted: Oct. 21, 2019.
You feel great about your new smile, thanks to dental implants! And you may also be feeling relief as the problems with your former teeth fade into the past. But Read more -
Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
posted: Oct. 11, 2019.
The long-running hit show Dancing with the Stars has had its share of memorable moments, including a wedding proposal, a wardrobe malfunction, and lots of sharp dance moves. But Read more -
The Digital Revolution Is Transforming Implant Therapy
posted: Oct. 01, 2019.
Compared to other dental restorations—a few of which have been around for over a century—implants are a relatively recent development. But even though it's just now entering its fourth Read more -
Help Your Child Develop Good Oral Habits and Avoid Bad Ones
posted: Sep. 21, 2019.
We all have habits: things we do every day often without consciously thinking. Some of them are good; some not so much. And many of them took root in Read more -
"Tooth, Heal Thyself" May Soon Be a Reality
posted: Sep. 11, 2019.
Although dental care has made incredible advances over the last century, the underlying approach to treating tooth decay has changed little. Today’s dentists treat a decayed tooth in much Read more -
Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
posted: Sep. 01, 2019.
The movie Bohemian Rhapsody celebrates the iconic rock band Queen and its legendary lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury. But when we see pictures of the flamboyant singer, many fans both Read more -
3 Ways to Correct Missing Front Teeth
posted: Aug. 22, 2019.
Roughly 75% of American adults are missing at least one tooth, mostly from disease, trauma or extraction for other dental reasons. A few missing teeth, though, never erupted in Read more -
Speaking of Wellness: Enjoying Great Oral Health for a Lifetime
posted: Aug. 12, 2019.
August is National Wellness Month. Since part of staying in good overall health is taking care of your dental health, it's a good time to look at ways you Read more -
Your Reoccurring Sinus Infections May Actually Be Caused by Tooth Decay
posted: Aug. 02, 2019.
If you suffer frequent sinus infections, you might want to talk with your dentist about it. It could be your chronic sinus problems stem from a deeply decayed or Read more -
How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
posted: Jul. 23, 2019.
In her decades-long career, renowned actress Kathy Bates has won Golden Globes, Emmys, and many other honors. Bates began acting in her twenties, but didn't achieve national recognition until Read more -
You May Need to Postpone an Upcoming Dental Visit if You Have Shingles
posted: Jul. 13, 2019.
Chicken pox is a common viral infection that usually occurs during childhood. Although the disease symptoms only last a short time, the virus that caused it may remain, lying Read more -
Diabetes Doesn't Have to Stop You From Getting an Implant - if it's Under Control
posted: Jul. 03, 2019.
You would love to replace a troubled tooth with a dental implant. But you have one nagging concern: you also have diabetes. Could that keep you from getting an Read more -
4 Ways Dairy Can Boost Oral Health
posted: Jun. 23, 2019.
Dairy foods have played a role in human diets for thousands of years. More than one kid—whether millennia ago on the Mesopotamian plains or today in an American suburb—has Read more -
NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
posted: Jun. 13, 2019.
Basketball isn't a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While Read more