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Smoking Could Shorten Your Implants' Longevity
posted: Jun. 19, 2019.
Although costly in the beginning, dental implants often turn out to be the least expensive tooth replacement option. That's because their enviable record for longevity often outpaces dentures or Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Look at the Long-Term Costs When Considering Dental Implants
posted: Jun. 09, 2019.
You’ve probably heard a lot of great things about dental implants as a replacement for missing teeth. But there’s one aspect about implants that may cause you hesitation about Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
3 Areas to Watch to Avoid Excessive Tooth Wear
posted: May 30, 2019.
Just like other parts of your physical body, teeth naturally wear as we get older. Just the effect from chewing during hundreds of thousands of meals in a lifetime Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
posted: May 20, 2019.
Is having good oral hygiene important to kissing? Who's better to answer that question than Vivica A. Fox? Among her other achievements, the versatile actress won the “Best Kiss” Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Implant-Supported Dentures Provide Better Fit and may Stop Bone Loss
posted: May 10, 2019.
Your dentures have served you well over the years. Lately, though, you’ve noticed the fit loosening in the lower denture. It’s not a new problem: you’ve had them refitted Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
To Detect Oral Cancer Early, See Your Dentist
posted: Apr. 30, 2019.
This month marks the 20th annual observance of Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Last year, over 50,000 people in the US were diagnosed with oral cancer, and over 10,000 people Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
You Don't Have to Live with a Gummy Smile. Here's How We Can Change it!
posted: Apr. 20, 2019.
A beautiful smile is a balanced smile, especially in regard to your gums. A normal smile usually shows 4 mm or less of gum tissue along with about 10 Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
posted: Apr. 10, 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 moreCategory: Oral Health -
A Traditional Bridge Might be the Right Solution for Your Missing Teeth
posted: Mar. 31, 2019.
We can do a great many things to preserve diseased teeth, from filling cavities to crowning damaged but still viable teeth to protect them and restore their attractiveness. But Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Don't Panic! Take Methodical Approach to Help Your Child Stop Thumb Sucking
posted: Mar. 21, 2019.
One of the most frequent concerns parents express to us is their child’s thumb or finger sucking habit. The good news, though, is that thumb sucking is a completely Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
You'll Experience Little to No Discomfort During and After Implant Surgery
posted: Mar. 11, 2019.
You’ve decided to obtain dental implants for your missing teeth. It’s a good choice — they provide the closest restoration to the function and appearance of natural teeth. You Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
J-Lo's Unlucky Break: Chipping a Tooth on Stage
posted: Mar. 01, 2019.
Whether she’s singing, dancing or acting, Jennifer Lopez is a performer who is known for giving it all she’s got. But during one show, Lopez recently admitted, she gave Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Take Care of Your Gums, Take Care of Your Heart
posted: Feb. 19, 2019.
At this time of year, hearts are everywhere you look, so it's fitting that February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on cardiovascular health. Cardiovascular disease, which Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
You May Need Your Dentist's Help Easing the Pain of Severe Canker Sores
posted: Feb. 09, 2019.
Canker sores, known medically as aphthous ulcers, are fairly common among people. Lasting for about a week or so, these mouth sores are usually more irritating than painful. But Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Flossing Daily Around Implants will Help Prevent Losing Your Bridge
posted: Jan. 30, 2019.
Implant-supported fixed bridges are growing in popularity because they offer superior support to traditional bridges or dentures. They can also improve bone health thanks to the affinity between bone Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
posted: Jan. 20, 2019.
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 moreCategory: Oral Health