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Your 'Toothache' Might Signal a Problem Other Than in Your Mouth

posted: Aug. 08, 2020.

You expect a decayed tooth, a fracture or a gum infection to be the cause for that toothache causing you grief. Sometimes, though, the answer may be “none of Read more

Here Is How We May Be Able to Bring an Impacted Tooth Where It Should Be

posted: Jul. 29, 2020.

If all goes normally, we have most of our permanent teeth as we enter puberty. Except, though, when it doesn't—sometimes incoming permanent teeth don't fully erupt, often because there's Read more

How to Protect Dental Health in the Later Years of Life

posted: Jul. 19, 2020.

As we get older, we become more susceptible to chronic health conditions like diabetes, heart disease or arthritis. We can also begin to see more problems with our teeth Read more

Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?

posted: Jul. 09, 2020.

The movie Bohemian Rhapsody celebrates the iconic rock band Queen and its legendary lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury. But when we see pictures of the flamboyant singer, many fans both Read more

Think Twice Before Considering Botox for Chronic Jaw Pain Relief

posted: Jun. 29, 2020.

Chronic jaw pain can be an unnerving experience that drains the joy out of life. And because of the difficulty in controlling it patients desperate for relief may tread Read more

3 Surprising Things You Should Be Doing to Improve Your Dental Health

posted: Jun. 19, 2020.

You already know the basics for healthy and attractive teeth and gums: brush and floss every day; and have your teeth cleaned and checked by a dentist every six Read more

That Odd 'Lacy' Mouth Sore is No Cause for Alarm

posted: Jun. 09, 2020.

Looking in the mirror, you probably focus on your teeth and gums—i.e., your smile. Your dentist, though, will take the time to look deeper into your mouth, searching for Read more

NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile

posted: May 30, 2020.

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 more

Ultrasonic Plaque Removal an Effective Alternative to Manual Scaling

posted: May 20, 2020.

Undergoing regular dental cleanings is an essential part of periodontal (gum) disease prevention. While a daily habit of brushing and flossing cleans bacterial plaque from most tooth surfaces, it’s Read more

4 Things You Should Do - or Not Do - to Maintain Your Oral Appliance

posted: May 10, 2020.

Millions of people wear some form of removable oral appliance. The range is pretty extensive, from orthodontic clear aligners and retainers to full or partial dentures. But while they Read more

Your Case of Gingivitis Could Develop into Something More Harmful

posted: Apr. 30, 2020.

That bit of gum bleeding after you brush, along with redness and swelling, are strong signs you have gingivitis, a form of periodontal (gum) disease. Without treatment, though, your Read more

The Real Truth Behind Ed Helms' Missing Tooth in "The Hangover"

posted: Apr. 20, 2020.

Ed Helms is best known for his role as the self-absorbed, Ivy League sales rep, Andy Bernard, on television's The Office. But to millions of fans he's also Stu, Read more

Replacing a Back Tooth May Help You Avoid Future Dental Problems

posted: Apr. 10, 2020.

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 Read more

Removing One or More Teeth Could Improve Orthodontic Outcomes

posted: Mar. 31, 2020.

Moving teeth through orthodontics may involve more than simply wearing braces. There are many bite conditions that require extra measures before, during or after traditional orthodontic treatment to improve Read more

Removing Teeth Could Improve an Orthodontic Outcome

posted: Mar. 21, 2020.

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 Read more

How Veneers Restored Howie Mandel's Winning Smile

posted: Mar. 11, 2020.

You probably wouldn't be surprised to hear that someone playing hockey, racing motocross or duking it out in an ultimate fighter match had a tooth knocked out. But acting Read more

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