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Veneers May Not Be a Good Option for a Teenager
posted: Jan. 19, 2022.

People love dental veneers—those thin, porcelain shells bonded to teeth to mask stains and blemishes. For a relatively modest price, they can vastly improve a smile. But what if it's Read more
Sealants Can Prevent Childhood Cavities Now and a Bite Problem Later
posted: Jan. 14, 2022.

Even with dedicated daily home care and regular dental cleanings, some children still have problems with cavities. And, that could morph into an even more serious problem in the Read more
Maintain Your Dental Care During Pregnancy For You and Your Baby
posted: Jan. 09, 2022.

Hearing the words, "You're going to have a baby," can change your life—as surely as the next nine months can too. Although an exciting time, pregnancy can be hectic Read more
Address These Risk Factors to Prevent Tooth Decay
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.

Put teeth in contact with acid from oral bacteria and you've created the conditions for tooth decay. Also known as caries, tooth decay is the most common human disease Read more
Gum Recession Could Have Long-Range Consequences For Your Dental Health
posted: Dec. 30, 2021.

We're all familiar with optical illusions, which our brain visually perceives in a way different from the actual reality. A kind of optical illusion may also happen in your Read more
4 Things You Can Do to Foster Better Oral Health for a Person With Disabilities
posted: Dec. 25, 2021.

According to the World Health Organization, more than 1 billion people around the world have a disability. That's one in eight individuals of all ages who may need assistance Read more
A Minor Procedure Could Help an Infant With This Nursing Problem
posted: Dec. 20, 2021.

Newborns come into the world eager and ready to partake of their mother's milk. But an anatomical quirk with some infants could make breastfeeding more difficult for them. The structure Read more
Dental Cleanings Take on New Importance After Gum Disease
posted: Dec. 15, 2021.

There are few things sweeter to hear than for your dentist to tell you your periodontal (gum) disease is under control. Depending on how deep the infection may have Read more
Curb Your Carb Consumption to Boost Your Defenses Against Gum Disease
posted: Dec. 10, 2021.

You're doing the right things to avoid the return of gum disease: brushing and flossing every day, dental visits on a regular basis and watching for symptoms of another Read more
Take Steps to Stop Chronic Dry Mouth and Avoid Dental Disease
posted: Dec. 05, 2021.

We all experience that unpleasant "cotton-mouth" feeling now and again. But what if it happens all the time? Chronic dry mouth is more than unpleasant—it could be a medical Read more
Diabetes Could Impact Your Oral Health
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.

More than 1 in 10 Americans has some form of diabetes. This metabolic condition disrupts the body's regulation of glucose in the bloodstream, giving rise to health problems like Read more
There May Be a Solution To Your Facial Pain
posted: Nov. 25, 2021.

Physical pain is unpleasant—but not knowing why you're hurting makes it worse. Thousands of people encounter such as experience when parts of their face suddenly and mysteriously erupt in Read more
5 Signs Your Child May Be Developing a Poor Bite
posted: Nov. 20, 2021.

A Malocclusion—better known as a poor bite—can have far-ranging consequences that could follow a child into adulthood. Bite abnormalities make it more difficult to chew and digest food. And, Read more
Need A Dentist For Younger Patients? Kids Dentistry May Be Right For You
posted: Nov. 19, 2021.

Many parents wonder about the right time to introduce their children to professional dental care. Although many people think visiting a dentist is stressful, there is a real opportunity to Read more
Your Dentist May Be Able To Provide You With a Sleep Apnea Solution
posted: Nov. 15, 2021.

Morning tiredness, brain fog and snoring are just some of the indicators of a medical condition known as sleep apnea. And, it's worse than waking up on the wrong Read more
See Your Dentist If You Notice Any of These 3 Problem Signs
posted: Nov. 10, 2021.

Although there are several potential problems people could encounter involving their teeth, gums or mouth, most fall into three basic categories. That's the finding of a recent survey conducted Read more

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