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Developing a Dental Care Strategy Could Save Long-Term Costs
posted: Aug. 03, 2018.
Taking care of your teeth is a life-long endeavor. And like any other aspect of healthcare, it can be costly — from regular dental visits and cleanings to more Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Think Water First for Summer Thirst
posted: Jul. 24, 2018.
It’s easy to work up a thirst in the summer. You might be shooting hoops in the park, riding on a trail or playing volleyball on the beach. No Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Gluten Sensitivity can Lead to Dental Problems
posted: Jul. 14, 2018.
There’s been a growing awareness about the effects of gluten, a protein found in grains like wheat, rye and sometimes oats, on certain people. An estimated 1 in 133 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
posted: Jul. 04, 2018.
The March 27th game started off pretty well for NBA star Kevin Love. His team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, were coming off a 5-game winning streak as they faced the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
June Is Men's Health Month
posted: Jun. 24, 2018.
Each June, as we celebrate Father’s Day, we get a chance to pay tribute to the important men in our lives. One of the best ways to do that Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A Smile Makeover Depends on Balancing Technique with Beauty
posted: Jun. 14, 2018.
“Redesigning” a smile is a lot like remodeling a house: the technicalities of construction must blend seamlessly with what is perceived as elegant and beautiful. The first aspect — Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Bone Grafting Might be Necessary Before You Obtain an Implant
posted: Jun. 04, 2018.
Every year dentists place over 5 million dental implants for lost teeth, often removing the problem tooth and installing the implant at the same time. But getting a “tooth Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
posted: May 25, 2018.
How many actresses have portrayed a neuroscientist on a wildly successful TV comedy while actually holding an advanced degree in neuroscience? As far as we know, exactly one: Mayim Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A Mouthguard for NBA Star Isaiah Thomas
posted: May 15, 2018.
Even after losing a tooth in an on-court collision with an opposing player, Isaiah Thomas didn’t slow down. The Boston Celtics point guard completed the play…and the rest of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Replace Teeth for Better Speech
posted: May 05, 2018.
The month of May has been designated “Better Speech & Hearing Month” by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Why would this be of interest to dental professionals? Because teeth are Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Taking the Right Steps to Prevent Early Tooth Decay in Children
posted: Apr. 25, 2018.
While the prevention and treatment of tooth decay has improved dramatically over the last half century, it continues to be a major health issue, especially for children. One in Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Why
posted: Apr. 15, 2018.
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 -
A Clear Diagnosis of Jaw Pain is Needed to Determine the Right Treatment
posted: Mar. 31, 2018.
A blow to the face can result in a variety of injuries to your jaws and the temporomandibular joints (TMJs) that join the lower jaw to the skull. Only Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Food for Thought - What to Eat for Optimum Oral Health
posted: Mar. 16, 2018.
March is national nutrition month—a good time to look at the connection between diet and oral health. You probably know that sugar is a major culprit in dental problems. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Plagued by Mysterious Mouth Ulcers?
posted: Mar. 01, 2018.
Do you ever get sores in your mouth that seem to appear for no reason and then disappear just as mysteriously? Chances are they’re aphthous ulcers — better known Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How Tara Lipinski Protects Her Teeth from the Daily Grind
posted: Feb. 14, 2018.
If you’re one of the millions of people all over the world tuning in to the Olympics, you know that just watching the competition in your living room can Read moreCategory: Oral Health