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Partial Dentures: an Affordable Alternative to More Expensive Restorations
Author: Anonymous posted: May 21, 2018.

Dental implants are today’s preferred choice for replacing missing teeth. They’re the closest restoration to natural teeth—but at a price, especially for multiple teeth. If implants are beyond your Read more
Restore a Flawed Tooth in as Little as One Visit with Composite Resin
Author: Anonymous posted: May 11, 2018.

You have a winning smile except for one small flaw — one of your front teeth is chipped. In functional terms the defect is insignificant: your tooth is healthy Read more
Teens May Need a Temporary Replacement for Missing Teeth
Author: Anonymous posted: May 01, 2018.

Tooth replacement at any age is a challenge, but especially for teenagers. Dental implants in particular may not be possible yet for teens or young adults whose jaws are Read more
Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 21, 2018.

When is the best time to floss your teeth: Morning? Bedtime? How about: whenever and wherever the moment feels right? For Cam Newton, award-winning NFL quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, Read more
Antibiotics Before Implant Surgery Could Lower Infection Risk in Some People
Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 11, 2018.

If you're considering dental implants, they'll need to be surgically placed in the jaw bone. But don't be alarmed — it's a relatively minor procedure that usually requires nothing Read more
Simplify Your Toothpaste Purchase by Looking for These Ingredients
Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 27, 2018.

The American marketplace usually offers us plenty of buying choices — sometimes it seems too many. A case in point: the toothpaste aisle at your local supermarket. It can be Read more
An Implant-Supported Denture Offers a Number of Advantages
Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 12, 2018.

If you’ve had the misfortune of losing all or most of your teeth (a condition called edentulism), you still have effective options for restoring lost form and function to Read more
Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
Author: Anonymous posted: Mar. 04, 2018.

When they’re introducing a new movie, actors often take a moment to pay tribute to the people who helped make it happen — like, you know, their dentists. At Read more
Know Your Toothpaste: How to Simplify Your Purchasing Decision
Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 17, 2018.

Confused about which toothpaste to buy? You’re not alone — we’re all regularly confronted with multiple choices when we shop. But you can simplify your decision-making process by first remembering Read more
Finding and Treating a Cracked Tooth Early is Key to its Survival
Author: Anonymous posted: Feb. 02, 2018.

While most tooth loss stems from dental disease or injury, another major cause is a condition known as cracked tooth syndrome. What begins as a microscopic crack in an Read more
Three Things to Know About Crowns Before Your Restoration
Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 18, 2018.

Today’s crowns, the visible part of a tooth replacement system, can effectively mimic the shape and color of natural teeth. But not all crowns are equal — so it’s Read more
Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
Author: Anonymous posted: Jan. 03, 2018.

Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated Read more
Having Trouble Flossing? Try Using an Oral Irrigator
Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 19, 2017.

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 Read more
3 Ways You Can Help Your Child Feel at Home at the Dentist
Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 04, 2017.

As a parent you want your child to have the best possible start in life. One of the greatest gifts you can provide them is a positive experience in Read more
Bitewing X-Rays Provide Early Detection of Tooth Decay in Back Teeth
Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 26, 2017.

One of the most widely used forms of dental imaging is the bitewing x-ray. So called because of the shape of the device that holds the exposable film a Read more
Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 11, 2017.

Can you have healthy teeth and still have gum disease? Absolutely! And if you don’t believe us, just ask actor David Ramsey. The cast member of TV hits such Read more