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• posted: Sep. 19, 2017
• toothpaste

Confused about which toothpaste to buy? You’re not alone — we’re all regularly confronted with multiple choices when we shop. But you can simplify your decision-making process by first remembering Read More

• posted: Sep. 11, 2017
• gum disease,  pregnancy

Learning you’re pregnant can be a joyous moment. But it also means life is about to change as you focus on protecting you and your child from anything that Read More

• posted: Sep. 10, 2017
• oral health

Cancer treatment can consume all of your focus to the exclusion of other health issues. But these other issues still need attention, especially how treating cancer could affect other Read More

• posted: Sep. 02, 2017
• oral hygiene,  gum disease

It’s National Gum Care Month. Let’s a moment to talk about why it’s so important to take care of your gums. Gum disease affects almost half of adults over age Read More

• posted: Aug. 25, 2017
• flossing

One of the keys to a healthy mouth is daily oral hygiene. These tasks have one objective: remove plaque, a thin film of bacteria and leftover food particles, from Read More

• posted: Aug. 17, 2017
• cosmetic dentistry,  smile design

Most of us wouldn't think of buying a new car without a “test drive.” It's a serious investment, so you want to make sure you're comfortable with your new Read More

• posted: Aug. 09, 2017
• gum disease

Many people learn they have periodontal (gum) disease after noticing gum swelling, soreness or bleeding. But what you can see or feel may be only the tip of the Read More

• posted: Aug. 01, 2017
• nutrition,  oral cancer

Although oral cancer isn't the most prevalent among metabolic diseases, it is one of the most deadly with only a 50% survival rate after five years. That's because it Read More

• posted: Jul. 24, 2017
• snoring,  sleep apnea

Your nightly snoring has become a major sleep disturbance for you and other family members. But it may be more than an irritation — it could also be a Read More

• posted: Jul. 23, 2017
• x-rays

X-rays are such a routine part of dental care that it's easy to overlook how much this technology has revolutionized detecting and treating tooth decay. It's safe to say Read More

• posted: Jul. 15, 2017
• dental implants

Since their introduction over thirty years ago, dental implants have become the most popular choice for dental restoration. Their large variety of shapes and sizes — a far cry Read More

• posted: Jul. 07, 2017
• celebrity smiles,  dental injury

All eyes were on Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas in Game 1 of the second-round NBA Playoff series against the Washington Wizards — and not just because he Read More

• posted: Jun. 29, 2017
• sugar

We’ve waged war for decades against tooth decay through oral hygiene and the increasing use of fluoride, nature’s “super weapon” against this disease. And yet, tooth decay remains a Read More

• posted: Jun. 21, 2017
• teeth grinding,  bruxism

Teeth grinding is one childhood habit that sounds worse than it usually is: often the most harm done is to your night’s sleep. That said, though, it’s still a Read More

• posted: Jun. 13, 2017
• cosmetic dentistry,  porcelain veneers

Porcelain veneers are positive proof that unattractive teeth don't always require an intensive restoration to regain their beauty. These thin layers of translucent porcelain — custom-designed and color-matched to Read More

• posted: Jun. 05, 2017
• cosmetic dentistry,  smile design

Digital computer technology has made a big impact on cosmetic dentistry. We can now simulate on a monitor display of your face how your new smile will appear after Read More