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'Simple' Tooth Extractions are a Common Dental Procedure
posted: May 08, 2015.
When a tooth is beyond repair due to disease or injury, it may be necessary to remove it. A “simple” tooth extraction is among the most common in dentistry and Read more -
Oral Health Can Prove Challenging in Your Senior Years
posted: Apr. 30, 2015.
A focus on dental care in senior citizens is just as important as it is for children. Indeed, oral health in your later years can be a major factor in Read more -
Sleep Apnea and Behavioral Problems in Children: How Your Dentist Can Help
posted: Apr. 22, 2015.
We all know how much better we feel after a good night’s sleep: refreshed, energized and ready to handle — even excel at — our day-to-day responsibilities. Yet millions of Read more -
Follow in Vanna White's Footsteps and Replace That Missing Back Tooth
posted: Apr. 14, 2015.
As the co-host of one of America's most beloved television game shows, Wheel of Fortune, Vanna White is recognized for her beautiful gowns and her dazzling smile. However, during an Read more -
Replacing a Back Tooth May Help You Avoid Future Dental Problems
posted: Apr. 06, 2015.
Considering the costs, many people view replacing a back tooth as less important than a more visible front tooth. They’re rarely seen, so who will notice? You might, eventually. A missing Read more -
An Oral Appliance for Sleep Apnea may be the Right Option for You
posted: Apr. 03, 2015.
Daily fatigue or complaints of your snoring from family have led you to see your doctor about the problem. After an exam and a test session in a sleep lab, Read more -
Can Thumb Sucking Harm Your Child's Teeth?
posted: Mar. 26, 2015.
Sucking their fingers or thumbs makes young babies feel secure and is completely normal behavior. Babies have been observed to suck their fingers or thumbs even before they are born. Read more -
What is Six Month Smiles?
posted: Mar. 23, 2015.
Find out how you could get a straighter, healthier smile in half a year! When you are dealing with crooked or misaligned teeth, most of the time this issue is handled Read more -
Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
posted: Mar. 18, 2015.
Fans of the primetime TV show The Middle were delighted to see that high school senior Sue, played by Eden Sher, finally got her braces off at the start of Read more -
Root Resorption in Adult Teeth is a Cause for Concern
posted: Mar. 10, 2015.
As a new permanent tooth develops, the roots undergo a process of breakdown and growth. As older cells dissolve (a process called resorption), they’re replaced by newer cells laid down Read more -
What Is A Baby Tooth Worth?
posted: Mar. 02, 2015.
For most people, raising kids is an expensive proposition. (A recent estimate by the U.S. Department of Agriculture puts the average tab at almost a quarter of a million dollars Read more -
Choose a Mouthrinse Carefully if you want to Enhance your Dental Health
posted: Feb. 27, 2015.
Many people use a mouthrinse as part of their daily oral hygiene. If you’d also like to include a mouthrinse in your regimen, the kind you choose will depend on Read more -
What Won't Florence Henderson Leave Home Without?
posted: Feb. 19, 2015.
She's an international star who's recognized everywhere she goes. As Carol Brady, she was an ambassador for the “blended family” before most of us even knew what to call her Read more -
Removing Teeth Could Improve an Orthodontic Outcome
posted: Feb. 11, 2015.
Teeth crowding is a difficult bite problem (malocclusion) that often involves the entire jaw structure to be evaluated. Normally occurring when the jaw doesn’t have adequate space for normal tooth Read more -
The DIAGNOdent Solution To Hidden Cavities
posted: Feb. 04, 2015.
DIAGNOdent Laser Cavities have the potential to ruin your smile, discoloring your teeth and eating away at your dental health. Unfortunately, many cavities and other examples of tooth decay are sometimes Read more -
The Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) Pain Cycle
posted: Feb. 03, 2015.
When it comes to chronic pain, one of the most common problems you can face is Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD), which was formerly known as Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ). TMD is Read more