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Preventing Dental Disease Starts with Assessing Your Unique Risk
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 14, 2019.
Over the last century dentistry has acquired the knowledge, techniques and treatments to prevent or minimize tooth decay. With this enhanced knowledge we’ve amassed a wealth of data about
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Bone Loss Could be the Reason for Your Loose Dentures
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 04, 2019.
When you first received your removable dentures the fit was firm and comfortable. Lately, though, they’ve become loose, making it difficult to eat or speak without slippage.
The problem may
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See Your Dentist if You Have one of these Top 3 Oral Problems
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 25, 2019.
For years people tuned in to enjoy one of David Letterman's "Top 10 lists," a frequent gag performed on his show Late Night. Each countdown list poked fun at
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Bruins' Zdeno Chara Breaks His Jaw During 2019 Stanley Cup
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 15, 2019.
Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara had a rough Stanley Cup final against the St. Louis Blues this past June. Not only did the Bruins ultimately lose the championship, but
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National Fresh Breath Day Reminds Us to Seek Out the Source of Bad Breath
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Aug. 05, 2019.
Be sure to mark August 6 on your calendars—and not just because it's the day in 1661 when the Dutch sold Brazil to Portugal, or when President Johnson signed
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Effective Dental Care Depends First on Getting the Big Picture
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 26, 2019.
You might see your teeth and gums as separate parts of your mouth. But we dentists see them as a unified biological system, each of them contributing to your
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Floss First or Last? Here are Reasons for Either Approach
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 16, 2019.
A certain news story a few years ago notwithstanding, dentists still recommend flossing along with brushing to adequately remove disease-causing plaque. If there is any controversy at all about
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Julianne Hough Shares a Video - and a Song - After Wisdom Teeth Come Out
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jul. 06, 2019.
Once upon a time, celebrities tried hard to maintain the appearance of red-carpet glamour at all times. That meant keeping the more mundane aspects of their lives out of
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Patients with HIV Must Pay Close Attention to Their Oral Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 26, 2019.
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) jolted our collective consciousness in the 1980s. The deadly disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) had no known cure and, at the
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What You can Do to Stop Sugar from Harming Your Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 16, 2019.
Occurrences of obesity and Type 2 diabetes have soared in the last few decades. While there are a number of influencing factors, health officials place most of the blame
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There are Various Ways to Treat Sensitivity - Depending on its Cause
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jun. 06, 2019.
You may be among the one in three Americans who suffer from the pain of tooth sensitivity. Before attempting treatment, though, we must first identify the cause.
Your teeth are
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Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 27, 2019.
Fans of the legendary rock band Steely Dan received some sad news a few months ago: Co-founder Walter Becker died unexpectedly at the age of 67. The cause of
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Keep Up Good Dental Habits in College to Protect Your Teeth and Gums
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 17, 2019.
Starting college is one of life’s biggest transition moments, the first time many young people can truly say they’re on their own. Their freshman year can be both exhilarating
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Your Teenager not Ready for an Implant? Here's What We Can Do Instead
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 07, 2019.
Losing a tooth can be traumatic, but a dental implant can dramatically turn that experience around. Providing functionality, life-like appearance and durability, implants stand out as the premier restoration
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The Type of Tooth Pain You Have Could be Telling You What's Wrong
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 27, 2019.
As with the rest of the body, tooth pain is an indication that something’s wrong. While the exact cause requires a dental exam, the location, quality and duration of
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Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Apr. 17, 2019.
If we could go back in time, we all probably have a few things we wish we could change. Recently, Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of
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