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Know the Risks and Benefits for Same-Day Tooth Replacement
posted: Oct. 18, 2015.
While there’s usually a period of months between implant placement and the permanent crown, a new technique known as same-day tooth replacement installs both the implant and a temporary crown Read more -
A Bird's-Eye View of Tooth Replacement
posted: Oct. 10, 2015.
Imagine not having your upper teeth for talking and eating, not to mention your appearance, and you’ll have some idea of what Beauty the bald eagle experienced after losing the Read more -
What to Do in a Dental Emergency?
posted: Oct. 08, 2015.
Find out what steps you should take to ensure that a dental emergency is well taken care of. A dental emergency can happen at any time, and often happens when you Read more -
Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
posted: Oct. 02, 2015.
When Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O’Dell set out to teach her young daughter Ashby how to brush her teeth, she knew the surest path to success would be to make Read more -
Is Traditional Flossing too Difficult? Consider Water Flossing
posted: Sep. 24, 2015.
A critical part of effective, daily oral hygiene, flossing removes bacterial plaque from between teeth that can’t be accessed with brushing. Unfortunately, it’s often neglected — string flossing requires a Read more -
Conscious Sedation Eases Treatment Anxiety for Young Dental Patients
posted: Sep. 16, 2015.
While pediatric dentistry has made great strides in making young patients’ dental visit experiences more relaxing, some children and teenagers still have difficulty with anxiety. Their anxiety in turn can Read more -
Tooth-Colored Fillings Provide a Viable Alternative to Dental Amalgam
posted: Sep. 08, 2015.
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 -
Lamar Odom Rebounds From Dental Anxiety
posted: Aug. 31, 2015.
Professional basketball player Lamar Odom is sometimes known as “the candyman” because of his notorious fondness for sweets. But when his sweet tooth finally caught up with him — in Read more -
Three Considerations for Working with Your Dentist on Your Smile Makeover
posted: Aug. 30, 2015.
Cosmetic and restorative dentistry is filled with a varied array of procedures, materials and techniques that can address any shortcoming with your smile. Whatever your condition, there’s a means to Read more -
Severe Dental Injuries May Require Endodontic Treatment
posted: Aug. 22, 2015.
If you regularly participate in sports or other physical activity, you’re at a higher risk for dental injuries. While chipped teeth are the most common result of these injuries, a Read more -
Test Out Your Future Look With a 'Trial Smile'
posted: Aug. 14, 2015.
Achieving a more attractive smile is often a big investment. And, like other big investments, it’s always advantageous to have the opportunity to “try it out” beforehand — especially something Read more -
Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
posted: Aug. 06, 2015.
A woman as gorgeous and funny as Sofia Vergara surely planned to be a model and actress from the get-go, right? Wrong! Sofia’s first career choice actually was to be… Read more -
What is a DIAGNOdent Laser? Am I a candidate?
posted: Jul. 30, 2015.
Finding and correcting dental problems at their earliest stages benefits teeth and gums for a lifetime. At Southshore Dental in Trenton, MI, Drs. Mihul C. Patel and Heba Abuhussein provide Read more -
Easing the Pain and Discomfort of Canker Sores
posted: Jul. 29, 2015.
If you occasionally experience small sores in the softer tissues of your mouth, you may have aphthous ulcers or better known as canker sores. While rarely a health concern, they Read more -
A Healthy Diet Could Lower Your Risk of Oral Cancer
posted: Jul. 21, 2015.
Good nutrition is vital for maintaining health and preventing disease, especially for your mouth. A diet rich in whole foods — fresh fruits and vegetables, protein and dairy products — Read more -
Keep an Eye on your Gums to Catch Disease Early
posted: Jul. 13, 2015.
You have a great smile: beautiful white teeth all perfectly aligned. But unbeknownst to you, periodontal (gum) disease might even now be damaging your gum tissues, setting the stage for Read more