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Pay Attention to Gum Disease Warning Signs for an Early Diagnosis
posted: Oct. 28, 2017.
Periodontal (gum) disease is a devastating infection that eventually causes tooth loss if not treated. Plaque removal, antibiotics and possible surgical intervention have proven quite effective in stopping the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Lasers Poised to Transform Current Treatment for Gum Disease
posted: Oct. 13, 2017.
While lasers still seem like science fiction, they’ve been used commercially (and medically) for decades. But there’s still room for growth in practical applications with this developing technology. One Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Why
posted: Sep. 28, 2017.
Mayim Bialik has spent a good part of her life in front of TV cameras: first as the child star of the hit comedy series Blossom, and more recently Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Take Care of Your Gums
posted: Sep. 13, 2017.
It’s National Gum Care Month. Let’s a moment to talk about why it’s so important to take care of your gums. Gum disease affects almost half of adults over age Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
posted: Aug. 29, 2017.
Is a chipped tooth big news? It is if you’re Justin Bieber. When the pop singer recently posted a picture from the dental office to his instagram account, it Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
The Risk for Gum Disease Increases While Wearing Braces
posted: Aug. 14, 2017.
Your child has had braces for a few months and making good progress with correcting a poor bite (malocclusion), but you’ve also noticed something else: his gums are becoming Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
posted: Aug. 06, 2017.
Some people are lucky — they never seem to have a mishap, dental or otherwise. But for the rest of us, accidents just happen sometimes. Take actor Jamie Foxx, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Overcoming Gum Recession will Restore Dental Health and your Smile
posted: Jul. 22, 2017.
Your gums not only help hold your teeth securely in place, they also help protect them. They're also part of your smile — when healthy and proportionally sized, they Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
posted: Jul. 07, 2017.
Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That's why we're so pleased to see some NFL QB's setting great examples Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Gingivitis Could Become a More Serious Form of Gum Disease
posted: Jun. 22, 2017.
People with poor hygiene habits can develop a chronic form of periodontal (gum) disease known as gingivitis. Characterized by inflamed and bleeding gums, gingivitis is caused by an infection Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
posted: Jun. 07, 2017.
Everyone loves a concert where there's plenty of audience participation… until it starts to get out of hand. Recently, the platinum-selling band Fifth Harmony was playing to a packed house Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Look at Your Options for Saving a Tooth First Before Replacing it
posted: May 23, 2017.
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 Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics
posted: May 08, 2017.
Magician Michael Grandinetti mystifies and astonishes audiences with his sleight of hand and mastery of illusion. But when he initially steps onto the stage, it’s his smile that grabs Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Cosmetic Gum Surgery Can Restore Health as Well as Appearance to Gums
posted: Apr. 30, 2017.
We most often associate plastic surgery with cosmetic enhancements to our outer appearance. While this is their primary purpose, some forms of reconstructive surgery restore lost function and health Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
posted: Apr. 15, 2017.
In real life he was a hard-charging basketball player through high school and college. In TV and the movies, he has gone head-to-head with serial killers, assorted bad guys… Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Simplify Your Toothpaste Purchase by Looking for These Ingredients
posted: Mar. 31, 2017.
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 moreCategory: Oral Health