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Treatment Options to Keep Stress From Causing Dental Problems
posted: Sep. 11, 2021.
Chronic stress can cause any number of physical problems like back pain, insomnia or stomach ulcers. In the mouth, it can also be the cause of teeth grinding or clenching Read more -
If You Find Flossing Too Difficult, Try a Water Flosser
posted: Sep. 06, 2021.
Dental plaque, that gritty bacterial film coating your teeth, is the top cause for tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. You can see and feel a lot of it—but not Read more -
Are Lasers the Future for Treating Advanced Tooth Decay?
posted: Sep. 01, 2021.
Advanced tooth decay is a serious dental problem that can threaten an affected tooth's survival. But for decades now dentists have reliably used root canal treatment to better a decayed Read more -
Good Bone Health Essential for Obtaining 'Teeth in One Day' Implants
posted: Aug. 27, 2021.
You've seen ads for “Teeth in One Day” that promise immediate implant placement at the same time you have the problem tooth removed. But this presumes the gums and underlying Read more -
An Oral Appliance for Sleep Apnea may be the Right Option for You
posted: Aug. 22, 2021.
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 -
Getting a New 'Tooth in a Day' Will Depend on Your Bone Health
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.
If you know anyone with a dental implant, you may know it can be a long process in getting one. Several weeks or months can pass between removing the old Read more -
Keep Your Baby's Fluoride Intake within Moderate Limits
posted: Aug. 12, 2021.
Like many other families, you may use formula instead of breast milk as a safe and healthy alternative to feed your infant. But, if you use a powdered form that Read more -
Which Implant Crown Attachment Method is Best for You?
posted: Aug. 07, 2021.
If you've decided on a dental implant to replace a missing tooth, you've made a great choice. Implants are a big favorite of both dentists and patients, not only for Read more -
Here's What You Can Expect With Dental Implant Surgery
posted: Aug. 02, 2021.
Getting dental implants is going to require surgery. But don't let that concern you—it's a relatively minor procedure.Currently the “gold standard” for tooth replacement, an implant consists of a titanium Read more -
Tooth Sensitivity Could Be a Sign of Deeper Problems
posted: Jul. 28, 2021.
If you wince in pain while eating or drinking something hot or cold, you’re not alone: tooth sensitivity afflicts one in three Americans. To understand what’s possibly going on, let’s Read more -
New Crowns Give Both Durability and Beauty to Problem Teeth
posted: Jul. 23, 2021.
Repairing a decayed tooth may be as simple as removing the damaged tooth material and filling the void. Many filling materials can now match the color of a tooth, so Read more -
Extracting Wisdom Teeth Now May Prevent Dental Problems Later
posted: Jul. 18, 2021.
The reason for extracting a tooth may be all too obvious — the tooth is too decayed or damaged to attempt saving. The reason for extracting a wisdom tooth, on Read more -
Here's What you Need to Know about a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.
A root canal treatment is a common procedure performed by dentists and endodontists (specialists for inner tooth problems). If you're about to undergo this tooth-saving procedure, here's what you need Read more -
Don't Ignore Chronic Mouth Breathing - It Could Disrupt Jaw Development
posted: Jul. 08, 2021.
Although the air we breathe has one destination—the lungs—it can arrive there via two possible routes: through the nose or the mouth. In terms of survival, it matters little through Read more -
Brush or Floss First? Here's What You Need to Know to Decide
posted: Jul. 03, 2021.
If you like conundrums like "Which came first? The chicken or the egg?", then you may enjoy this one: "Which should you do first, brush or floss?"Both of these oral Read more -
Topical Fluoride can Enhance Your Child's Dental Care
posted: Jun. 28, 2021.
More than likely your child already receives fluoride from your drinking water or toothpaste. So, is it really necessary for them to receive topical fluoride during their regular office checkups?We Read more
