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We'll Help You Maintain Your Oral Health After Gum Disease
updated: Jul. 24, 2018
It’s been a long road back to oral health for you after periodontal (gum) disease. But after several plaque removal sessions and perhaps even surgical procedures to address deep Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Reasons Why You May Need to See a Periodontist for Your Gum Disease
updated: Jul. 14, 2018
After treating you for periodontal (gum) disease for some time, we may suggest you see a periodontist, a specialist in gum conditions and diseases. There are a number of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
June Is Men's Health Month
updated: 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 -
Keep Your Baby's Fluoride Intake within Moderate Limits
updated: Jun. 04, 2018
Like many other families, you may use formula instead of breast milk as a safe and healthy alternative to feed your infant. But, if you use a powdered form Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
updated: May 25, 2018
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 -
Increase Your Implant's Success Chances by Keeping Your Gums Healthy
updated: May 15, 2018
If you’ve just received a dental implant restoration, congratulations! This proven smile-changer is not only life-like, it’s also durable: more than 95% of implants survive at least 10 years. Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Stop Teeth Grinding Now Before it Creates Dental Problems Later
updated: May 05, 2018
Chronic stress is like a tea kettle on the boil—all that “steam” has to go somewhere. We often do this through behaviors like biting our nails, binging on comfort Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Chewing Tobacco is Just as Addictive and Dangerous as Smoking
updated: Mar. 31, 2018
Ask people about the “Great American Smoke-Out,” and many could tell you about this annual promotion encouraging tobacco smokers to quit. Ask them about “The Great American Spit-Out,” though, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A Child's Teeth Grinding is Normal - But You Should Still Keep an Eye on it
updated: Mar. 16, 2018
When you're first startled awake in the middle of the night by a loud, gritting sound emanating from your child's room, you may have two questions: how can such Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Stay Vigilant with Oral Hygiene to Avoid Another Bout of Gum Disease
updated: Mar. 01, 2018
Treating advanced periodontal (gum) disease takes time. If you have this destructive disease, it wouldn’t be uncommon for you to undergo several cleaning sessions to remove plaque from tooth Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How to Get the Most from Your Daily Brushing and Flossing
updated: Jan. 15, 2018
Twice a year dental cleanings are an important aspect of optimal oral health. But if you’re not brushing and flossing every day, your dental visits could change from regular Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Hidden Sugar Can Jeopardize Your Health
updated: Jan. 07, 2018
It's easy to go overboard with sweets during the holiday season. But overconsumption of sugar, month after month, can jeopardize your oral and general health. A sugary diet nourishes Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
updated: Dec. 30, 2017
For anyone else, having a tooth accidentally knocked out while practicing a dance routine would be a very big deal. But not for Dancing With The Stars contestant Noah Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Be Thankful for Good Oral Health
updated: Nov. 30, 2017
In November, many of us take time to reflect on what we are most thankful for—and good health is often put at the top of the list. If your Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
FAQ: Dental Care During Pregnancy
updated: Oct. 08, 2017
Pregnancy is a very special and exciting time for expectant women and their families. At this time, many moms-to-be make careful choices to try and do what’s best for Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The Secret to Preventing Gum Disease - Control Bacterial Plaque
updated: Sep. 23, 2017
Here’s a sobering statistic: you have a 50/50 chance over your lifetime for developing periodontal (gum) disease. And it’s much more serious than irritated gums: if not treated aggressively Read moreCategory: Oral Health