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Chronic Mouth Breathing Could Create Conditions for a Poor Bite
posted: Nov 10, 2019.
Breathing: You hardly notice it unless you're consciously focused on it—or something's stopping it!So, take a few seconds and pay attention to your breathing. Then ask yourself this question—are you Read more -
Look at Your Options for Saving a Tooth First Before Replacing it
posted: Oct 31, 2019.
It's no exaggeration — dental implants have revolutionized teeth replacement. Life-like and durable, implants are the closest thing in design and function to a natural tooth.In fact, there's only one Read more -
Cleaning Around Implants Crucial to Protecting Them from Loss
posted: Oct 21, 2019.
Unlike the natural tooth it replaces, a dental implant is impervious to decay. But don’t think that means you can relax your oral hygiene habits — even though the implant Read more -
Crown Lengthening Might be Necessary for Seniors with Tooth Decay
posted: Oct 11, 2019.
While tooth decay is a potential problem at any age, the risk increases as you grow older. Not only are senior adults more susceptible, decay is often more difficult to Read more -
Getting Dental Implants Requires Minor Surgery
posted: Oct 01, 2019.
Dental implants are best known as restorations for single missing teeth. But there’s more to them than that—they can also be used to support and secure removable dentures or fixed Read more -
4 Problem Areas That Could Affect Your Child's Teeth
posted: Sep 21, 2019.
While they're resilient, your child's teeth aren't invincible. Daily hygiene and regular dental visits are important, but you should also be alert for problems and take action when they arise.Here Read more -
Five Facts about Bacteria
posted: Sep 11, 2019.
Bacteria are bad… right? They can cause diseases like pneumonia, strep throat, and tooth decay. They are the reason we wash our hands with soap (or antibacterial gels) and cook Read more -
Understanding the Benefits - and Limitations - of Dental Insurance
posted: Sep 01, 2019.
Most of us think of insurance as a means to protect us and our families from unforeseen loss. While that’s the general definition, some insurance plans — like dental — Read more -
Gum Disease can Prevent Your Gums from Protecting Your Teeth
posted: Aug 22, 2019.
Your mouth is a lot like the Wild West — home to millions of bacteria and other microbes, some of which are definitely not “the good guys.” But your teeth Read more -
Advancing Gum Disease Requires Thorough Treatment to Control it
posted: Aug 12, 2019.
If you ever get out of the habit of daily brushing and flossing, you’re setting yourself up for dental disease. Neglecting oral hygiene allows bacterial plaque to build up on Read more -
Smoking Could Increase Your Gum Disease Risk
posted: Aug 02, 2019.
Although periodontal (gum) disease starts with the gums, the teeth may ultimately suffer. An infection can damage the gum attachment and supporting bone to the point that an affected tooth Read more -
Dentures are Still a Viable Choice for Tooth Replacement
posted: Jul 23, 2019.
Edentulism, the loss of all of a person’s teeth, is more than an appearance problem. As one in four Americans over 65 can attest, total tooth loss can lead to Read more -
3 Ways to Protect Your Teeth in the Great Outdoors
posted: Jul 13, 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 -
You May Need to Postpone an Upcoming Dental Visit if You Have Shingles
posted: Jul 03, 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 dormant Read more -
The Right Treatment for Your Child's Injured Tooth Increases its Survival
posted: Jun 23, 2019.
Children have a lot of energy that's often channeled through physical activities and sports. Unfortunately, this also increases their risk of injuries, particularly to their teeth.Injuries to the mouth can Read more -
Less-Invasive Pulp Capping Could Save Your Tooth
posted: Jun 13, 2019.
There’s one sure thing about tooth decay: you can’t ignore it. In fact, the best outcomes result from finding it early and treating it before it enters the pulp in Read more
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