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If a Root Canal Can't be Done, this Procedure Might Save Your Tooth
updated: Mar. 12, 2019
Untreated tooth decay can destroy your teeth; prompt action as soon as its diagnosed will help prevent that undesirable outcome. And even if decay has advanced into the tooth's Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
updated: Mar. 02, 2019
Ever since childhood, when her career as a model and actress took off, Brooke Shields has enjoyed worldwide recognition — through advertisements for designer jeans, appearances on The Muppet Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Test You're Brushing and Flossing Success with a Plaque Disclosing Agent
updated: Feb. 19, 2019
Brushing and flossing your teeth provides a lot of benefits, including a brighter smile and fresher breath. But the primary benefit—and ultimate goal—is removing dental plaque. This biofilm of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Things that can Cause Gum Recession and What to do About Them
updated: Feb. 09, 2019
Besides attractively showcasing your teeth, your gums protect your teeth and underlying bone from bacteria and abrasive food particles. Sometimes, though, the gums can pull back or recede from Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Root Canal Treatment Alleviates Pain and Saves Your Tooth
updated: Jan. 30, 2019
If you’re undergoing your first root canal treatment, it’s understandable if you’re apprehensive. So, let’s cut to the chase about your biggest fear: a root canal treatment doesn’t cause Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
updated: Jan. 20, 2019
As the host of America's Funniest Home Videos on ABC TV, Alfonso Ribeiro has witnessed plenty of unintentional physical comedy…or, as he puts it in an interview with Dear Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Crown Lengthening Might be Necessary for Seniors with Tooth Decay
updated: Jan. 10, 2019
While tooth decay is a potential problem at any age, the risk increases as you grow older. Not only are senior adults more susceptible, decay is often more difficult Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Your Gum Tissue 'Biotype' Could Determine How Gum Disease Affects You
updated: Dec. 31, 2018
Periodontal (gum) disease can cause a number of devastating effects that could eventually lead to tooth loss. However, you may be more prone to a particular effect depending on Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A Root Canal Treatment may be Your Best Chance to Save a Tooth
updated: Dec. 21, 2018
“You need a root canal,” isn’t something you want to hear during a dental visit. But whatever your preconceptions about it may be, the fact is root canal treatments Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
J-Lo's Unlucky Break: Chipping a Tooth on Stage
updated: Dec. 11, 2018
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 -
Don't Ignore Sudden Tooth Pain - Your Teeth may be Telling you Something
updated: Dec. 01, 2018
Nothing grabs your attention like a sharp tooth pain, seemingly hitting you out of nowhere while you’re eating or drinking. But there is a reason for your sudden agony Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Regardless of What You've Seen Online, Don't Fear a Root Canal Treatment
updated: Nov. 21, 2018
With smart phone in hand, you can instantaneously find out just about anything. Unfortunately, online search results aren’t always accurate. Case in point: there’s an idea floating on the Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Don't Let GERD Ruin Your Teeth's Health
updated: Nov. 11, 2018
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder that can lead to a number of serious health problems. One of them, tooth erosion, could ruin your dental health. Your stomach Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
updated: Nov. 01, 2018
Everyone loves a concert where there's plenty of audience participation… until it starts to get out of hand. Recently, the platinum-selling band Fifth Harmony was playing to a packed house Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Five Tips for Top-Notch Tooth Brushing
updated: Oct. 22, 2018
October is national Dental Hygiene month—and it’s a great time to renew your commitment to good oral health. Everyone knows that to enjoy clean teeth and fresh breath, we Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
An Infected or Injured Primary Tooth Can Be Saved - but it's Complicated
updated: Oct. 12, 2018
Primary (baby) teeth don't last long. But despite their short life span, they do a number of important things, like enabling a child to eat solid food. But perhaps Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures