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Watch Out for These Dental Health Issues as You Age
posted: Sep. 07, 2019.
One thing’s for sure: We’re all getting older. Here’s another sure thing: Aging doesn’t necessarily look the same on everyone. That one spry octogenarian lapping younger folks on the Read more -
Sedation can Make Dental Treatment Easier for High Anxiety Patients
posted: Aug. 28, 2019.
Most dental procedures today only require local anesthesia to numb just the affected area. It's a safer approach than general anesthesia: the unconscious state created by putting someone "to Read more -
A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
posted: Aug. 18, 2019.
While the sport of golf may not look too dangerous from the sidelines, players know it can sometimes lead to mishaps. There are accidents involving golf carts and clubs, Read more -
Put the Extra Effort in Your Oral Hygiene While Wearing Braces
posted: Aug. 08, 2019.
The journey to a straighter smile with braces can be difficult. One of the biggest dangers you'll face is an increased risk of periodontal (gum) disease. Gum disease is caused Read more -
You can Get Relief from Facial Pain
posted: Jul. 29, 2019.
Each year doctors treat about 150,000 new cases of severe facial pain. If you're one of those people, you don't have to suffer—there are ways to gain relief from Read more -
To Extract or not Extract? The Big Decision About Your Child's Wisdom Teeth
posted: Jul. 19, 2019.
Your child's permanent teeth come in gradually, starting just as they begin losing their primary ("baby") teeth and not ending until late adolescence or early adulthood. That's when the Read more -
Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
posted: Jul. 09, 2019.
The long-running hit show Dancing with the Stars has had its share of memorable moments, including a wedding proposal, a wardrobe malfunction, and lots of sharp dance moves. But Read more -
You May Not Need a Narcotic to Manage Post-Dental Work Pain
posted: Jun. 29, 2019.
There's no doubt treating dental problems can improve your health. But because the mouth is among the most sensitive areas of the body, many dental procedures can be potentially Read more -
Jaw Joint Disorders may be Connected to Other Health Problems
posted: Jun. 19, 2019.
If you have chronic jaw pain, you may be one of an estimated 10 million Americans suffering from temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD). If so, it's quite possible you're also Read more -
4 Ways Dairy Can Boost Oral Health
posted: Jun. 09, 2019.
Dairy foods have played a role in human diets for thousands of years. More than one kid—whether millennia ago on the Mesopotamian plains or today in an American suburb—has Read more -
Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
posted: May 30, 2019.
What's an actor's most important feature? According to Vivica A. Fox, whose most recent big-screen role was in Independence Day: Resurgence, it's what you see right up front. "On screen, Read more -
Affordable Veneers Can Give You a New Smile
posted: May 20, 2019.
Your teeth are sound and healthy—but appearance-wise, they're nothing to write home about. It's nothing major: a chip, some heavy staining or perhaps a slight gap between the front Read more -
Early Orthodontic Techniques Could Stop Growing Bite Problems
posted: May 10, 2019.
The longer many health problems go on, the worse they become. Treating them as early as possible could stop or slow their development. That holds true for poor bites: while Read more -
Your Teenager's Teeth May Not Be Mature Enough for Veneers
posted: Apr. 30, 2019.
Teenagers and adults alike can improve their smile appearance with dental solutions like teeth whitening or orthodontics. But there are a few cosmetic solutions like porcelain veneers that are Read more -
NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
posted: Apr. 20, 2019.
Basketball isn't a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While Read more -
Stress and Nighttime Teeth Grinding
posted: Apr. 10, 2019.
April is National Stress Awareness Month. But what does stress have to do with dentistry? According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, if you have a Type A Read more
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