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What Happens in a Root Canal Treatment and How it Can Save Your Tooth
updated: Jan. 27, 2020
Along with periodontal (gum) disease, tooth decay poses one of the two greatest threats to your teeth. Cavities are just the start: if decay invades the pulp, the tooth’s Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
NHL Iron Man Keith Yandle Suffers Dental Trauma on Ice
updated: Jan. 17, 2020
Professional Hockey player Keith Yandle is the current NHL “iron man”—that is, he has earned the distinction of playing in the most consecutive games. On November 23, Yandle was Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Seek Coordinated Treatment If You Have Both TMD and Fibromyalgia
updated: Jan. 07, 2020
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that produces widespread pain and stiffness in the muscles and joints. The pain, muscle spasms and tingling it causes can disrupt sleep, alter moods Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Don't Let Gum Disease Cut Short Your Implant's Service Life
updated: Dec. 28, 2019
Among dental restorations, implants are the closest prosthetic we have to real teeth. They not only replace the visible crown, but the titanium post imbedded in the jawbone adequately Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Preserving the Pulp is Priority One with a Newly Erupted Permanent Tooth
updated: Dec. 18, 2019
The change from primary teeth to permanent is an announcement to the world that a boy or girl is "growing up." "Growing up," though, is still not "grown"—the new Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
updated: Dec. 08, 2019
Sometimes it seems that appearances count for everything—especially in Hollywood. But just recently, Lonnie Chaviz, the 10-year-old actor who plays young Randall on the hit TV show This Is Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Lasers Beginning to Change Some Root Canal Procedures
updated: Nov. 28, 2019
As in other parts of medicine, lasers are beginning to change the way we provide dental care. More and more dentists are using lasers to make earlier diagnoses of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
4 Foods That Are Good for Both Your Mouth and Your Body
updated: Nov. 18, 2019
You can't separate your oral health from your overall health. What's beneficial for your body in general is usually beneficial for your teeth and gums. Take the foods you eat: Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Clean Your Implants Just Like Your Other Teeth
updated: Nov. 07, 2019
You feel great about your new smile, thanks to dental implants! And you may also be feeling relief as the problems with your former teeth fade into the past. But Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
updated: Oct. 28, 2019
The long-running hit show Dancing with the Stars has had its share of memorable moments, including a wedding proposal, a wardrobe malfunction, and lots of sharp dance moves. But Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Here's What You Can Do to Avoid Gum Disease
updated: Oct. 18, 2019
Here's an alarming statistic: Nearly half of adults over 30—and 70% over 65—are affected by periodontal (gum) disease. It's sobering because if not caught and treated early, gum disease Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
There Are a Lot of Bacteria in Your Mouth but Only a Few Mean You Harm
updated: Oct. 08, 2019
Say “bacteria,” especially in the same sentence with “disease” or “infection,” and you may trigger an immediate stampede for the hand sanitizer. The last thing most people want is Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
This Rare Tongue Condition Often Looks Worse than it Actually is
updated: Sep. 28, 2019
There are a few mouth conditions so rare most of us have never heard of them. Geographic tongue would fall into this category, affecting only one to three percent Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
updated: Sep. 18, 2019
Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates knows how important it is to present your best face to the world — and one of the most important features of that face Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
You May Need an Endodontist for a Tooth With Interior Decay
updated: Sep. 08, 2019
You depend on your family dentist for most of your oral care. There are some situations, though, that are best handled by a specialist. If you or a family Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
4 Serious Health Conditions That Gum Disease Might Make Worse
updated: Aug. 29, 2019
A disease happening in one part of your body doesn’t necessarily stay there. Even a localized infection could eventually affect your general health. Periodontal (gum) disease, a bacterial infection Read moreCategory: Oral Health