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Encourage Your Child to Stop Thumb Sucking Around Age 3
posted: May 29, 2020.
One of the biggest concerns we hear from parents is about their child's thumb sucking habit. Our advice: if they're under age 4, there's no need for concern — yet. Read more -
Chronic Mouth Breathing Could Create Conditions for a Poor Bite
posted: May 19, 2020.
Breathing: You hardly notice it unless you're consciously focused on it—or something's stopping it!So, take a few seconds and pay attention to your breathing. Then ask yourself this question—are you Read more -
How AFV's Alfonso Ribeiro Saved His Tooth
posted: May 09, 2020.
Remembered fondly by fans as the wacky but loveable Carlton on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Alfonso Ribeiro is currently in his fifth year hosting America's Funniest Videos. It's the Read more -
Tooth-Colored Fillings Provide a Viable Alternative to Dental Amalgam
posted: Apr 29, 2020.
For over a hundred years dental amalgam — a combination of silver, mercury, tin and other metals — has been an effective filling material for teeth damaged by decay. But Read more -
Cracked Mouth Corners can be Irritating - Here's How to Treat Them
posted: Apr 19, 2020.
As dentists, we often see other mouth problems besides those with teeth and gums. One of the most common is cracking around the corners of the mouth. Although usually not Read more -
Teens May Need a Temporary Replacement for Missing Teeth
posted: Apr 09, 2020.
Tooth replacement at any age is a challenge, but especially for teenagers. Dental implants in particular may not be possible yet for teens or young adults whose jaws are still Read more -
Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
posted: Mar 30, 2020.
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 is Read more -
Consider a Removable Partial Denture as a Temporary Solution After Tooth Loss
posted: Mar 20, 2020.
In an ideal situation, you would transition from a missing tooth to a permanent replacement with as little time in between as possible. Unfortunately, reality can intrude on the best Read more -
If a Root Canal Can't be Done, this Procedure Might Save Your Tooth
posted: Mar 10, 2020.
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 pulp Read more -
4 Reasons Why a Home Whitening Kit Might not be Right for You
posted: Feb 29, 2020.
Do-it-yourself (DIY) whitening kits are a popular option for restoring a healthy shine to stained and dulled teeth. They're relatively safe and generally live up to their packaging claims.But a Read more -
No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
posted: Feb 19, 2020.
Sure, it’s big news when celebs tweet selfies from the dental office… if you’re still living in the 20th century. But in Hollywood today, it’s harder to say who hasn’t Read more -
3 Cutting Edge Ways You Could Benefit from Dental Implants
posted: Feb 09, 2020.
Since their introduction over thirty years ago, dental implants have become the most popular choice for dental restoration. Their large variety of shapes and sizes — a far cry from Read more -
4 Problem Areas That Could Affect Your Child's Teeth
posted: Jan 30, 2020.
While they're resilient, your child's teeth aren't invincible. Daily hygiene and regular dental visits are important, but you should also be alert for problems and take action when they arise.Here Read more -
Sedation can Make Dental Treatment Easier for High Anxiety Patients
posted: Jan 20, 2020.
Most dental procedures today only require local anesthesia to numb just the affected area. It's a safer approach than general anesthesia: the unconscious state created by putting someone "to sleep" Read more -
What You Can Do About Bad Breath (Unless You're a Famous Actress Pranking Your Co-Star)
posted: Jan 10, 2020.
Hollywood superstar Jennifer Lawrence is a highly paid actress, Oscar winner, successful producer and…merry prankster. She's the latter, at least with co-star Liam Hemsworth: It seems Lawrence deliberately ate tuna Read more -
Researchers Looking for Links between TMJD and Other Health Conditions
posted: Dec 31, 2019.
It’s estimated that between 10 and 40 million adults in the U.S. suffer from chronic jaw pain and disability. Healthcare providers refer to it as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD), a Read more
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