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You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
posted: Aug. 25, 2020.
Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may have Read more -
3 Situations for Seeing a Periodontist
posted: Aug. 15, 2020.
It’s likely you depend on your regular dentist for the lion’s share of your dental care. But in cases of advanced disease or trauma, you may need the services of Read more -
Removing Hardened Plaque Reduces Your Risk of Disease
posted: Aug. 05, 2020.
When you floss (you do floss, right?), you probably notice a sticky, yellowish substance called plaque stuck to the thread. This thin film of tiny food particles and bacteria is Read more -
Teeth Grinding Could Endanger Your Dental Health
posted: Jul. 26, 2020.
While your teeth and gums can take a lot, they still face dangers like dental disease. Your teeth are also affected by aging-related wear and tear.And, something else could put Read more -
Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
posted: Jul. 16, 2020.
On the big screen, Australian-born actress Margot Robbie may be best known for playing devil-may-care anti-heroes—like Suicide Squad member Harley Quinn and notorious figure skater Tonya Harding. But recently, a Read more -
Whatever Your Vacation Plans This Year, Don't Forget Teeth and Gum Care
posted: Jul. 06, 2020.
COVID-19 containment restrictions could put a kink in many of our vacation plans this summer. With leisure air travel discouraged and popular attractions like Disney closed, this may be the Read more -
Bone Loss: the Hidden Consequence of Your Missing Teeth
posted: Jun. 26, 2020.
Losing teeth will certainly disrupt your otherwise beautiful smile. It could also potentially affect your food choices and whether or not you receive proper nutrition.But something else just as consequential Read more -
Paying Attention to Certain Factors Helps Ensure Successful Implant Outcomes
posted: Jun. 16, 2020.
Implants are highly regarded by both dentists and patients for their versatility and durability. But it’s their life-like appearance that “seals the deal” as the restoration of choice — not Read more -
Why Kathy Bates Chose This Alternative to Braces and so Might You
posted: Jun. 06, 2020.
Kathy Bates has been a familiar face to filmgoers since her Oscar-winning performance as Annie Wilkes in Misery. She's best known for playing true-to-life characters like Wilkes or Barbara Jewell Read more -
Loose Permanent Teeth is a Problem - take Action Now
posted: May 27, 2020.
If you've noticed one of your teeth feeling loose, you're right to believe it's not a good thing. Loose permanent teeth are a sign of an underlying problem.Periodontal (gum) disease Read more -
3 Ways Orthodontic Techniques Could Prevent a Poor Bite
posted: May 17, 2020.
While orthodontists can effectively correct most poor bites (malocclusions), some can be quite complex requiring much time and expense. But there's good news—we often don't have to wait on a Read more -
The Graduation Season is the Perfect Time to Review Dental Health
posted: May 07, 2020.
The month of May blossoms annually with commencement ceremonies honoring students graduating from high schools, colleges and universities. For each graduate, the occasion represents a major milestone along their road Read more -
Bruins' Zdeno Chara Breaks His Jaw During 2019 Stanley Cup
posted: Apr. 27, 2020.
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 Chara Read more -
Gum Disease Could Affect More than Your Teeth and Gums
posted: Apr. 17, 2020.
If you have periodontal (gum) disease, it's important for you to know its effects aren't limited to your mouth. A number of studies demonstrate gum disease can affect the rest Read more -
Too Much Sugar Can Wreck More Than Your Teeth
posted: Apr. 07, 2020.
You've heard it. Your parents heard it—maybe even your grandparents too. Dentists have been alerting people for more than half a century that high sugar consumption contributes to tooth decay.That Read more -
Gum Disease is Still a Threat to Your Dental Implants
posted: Mar. 28, 2020.
You’ve invested quite a bit in your new dental implants. And it truly is an investment: because of implants’ potential longevity, their long-term costs could actually be lower than other Read more