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A Mild NSAID May Be All You Need To Manage Discomfort After Dental Work
posted: Nov. 04, 2020.
Undergoing dental work is for the most part a pain-free affair. But once you're home and the anesthetic begins to wear off, you may have some discomfort.Fortunately, most post-procedure pain Read more -
Don't Panic Over Your Child's Teeth Grinding but Do Keep an Eye on It
posted: Oct. 25, 2020.
First the bad news: Those nightly hair-raising sounds are indeed coming from your child’s bedroom—from your child. It’s the result of them grinding their teeth while they sleep.But here’s the Read more -
Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
posted: Oct. 15, 2020.
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 -
Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
posted: Apr. 26, 2020.
If you're well past your teen years, you probably have several reasons for not straightening your crooked smile: the expense, the time and the embarrassment of being a 30-, 40- Read more -
Easing the Pain and Discomfort of Canker Sores
posted: Apr. 16, 2020.
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 -
Replacing a Missing Tooth isn't Just About Improving Your Smile
posted: Apr. 06, 2020.
Seven out of ten Americans are missing at least one tooth due to decay, periodontal (gum) disease or injury. Unfortunately, the consequences go far beyond a missing tooth — the Read more -
Improving a 'Gummy Smile' Depends on its Cause
posted: Mar. 27, 2020.
A “gummy” smile, in which the upper gums are too prominent, is a common condition. There are several causes for gummy smiles — determining which one is the first step Read more -
Bruins' Zdeno Chara Breaks His Jaw During 2019 Stanley Cup
posted: Mar. 17, 2020.
Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara had a rough Stanley Cup final against the St. Louis Blues this past June. Not only did the Bruins ultimately lose the championship, but Chara Read more -
Don't let Gum Disease - the 'Other Dental Disease' - Rob you of Your Smile
posted: Mar. 07, 2020.
There's a lot of emphasis — well-placed, of course — on preventing and treating tooth decay. But there's another dental disease just as dangerous to your oral health and nearly Read more -
Manage These Risk Factors to Reduce Your Risk of Tooth Decay
posted: Feb. 26, 2020.
Tooth decay doesn't occur out of thin air, but is the end result of bacteria feeding on sugar, multiplying and producing acid. High acidity erodes tooth enamel and creates an Read more -
3 Things You Should Do to Avoid Harm From Gum Disease
posted: Feb. 16, 2020.
In the world of movies and television, the lead actors get the lion’s share of the credit. In reality, though, there wouldn’t be much of a show without the supporting Read more -
Listen to Ellen DeGeneres: Don't Think You Can Get Away Without Flossing!
posted: Feb. 06, 2020.
This year's Carol Burnett Award, presented at the Golden Globes, goes to Ellen DeGeneres for her “outstanding contributions to the television medium on or off the screen.” This is the Read more -
Do You Have Adequate Bone to Support an Implant?
posted: Jan. 27, 2020.
Besides their life-likeness, implants are also prized for their high success rate. More than ninety-five percent of implants continue to function effectively after ten years.Implants’ advanced technology explains some of Read more -
Loose Permanent Teeth is a Problem - take Action Now
posted: Jan. 17, 2020.
If you've noticed one of your teeth feeling loose, you're right to believe it's not a good thing. Loose permanent teeth are a sign of an underlying problem. Periodontal (gum) disease Read more -
Periodontal Surgery Allows us to Access Deep Surfaces for Plaque Removal
posted: Jan. 07, 2020.
All treatments for periodontal (gum) disease focus on one goal — to remove any bacterial plaque and calculus (hardened plaque deposits) that are at the heart of the infection. Plaque Read more -
Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
posted: Dec. 28, 2019.
If there's anything that makes Alfonso Ribeiro happier than his long-running gig as host of America's Funniest Home Videos, it's the time he gets to spend with his family: his Read more