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• posted: Feb. 10, 2017
• porcelain veneers

Porcelain veneers have become a popular way to transform a smile. They're ideal for stained, chipped or slightly misaligned teeth. But although they don't need as much tooth preparation Read More

• posted: Feb. 02, 2017
• loose teeth

Discovering a loose tooth can be exciting — if you're six, that is, and anticipating a windfall from the tooth fairy. If you're an adult, a loose tooth is Read More

• posted: Jan. 25, 2017
• dental implants

The dental implant is the closest thing in modern dentistry to a natural tooth. This is because an implant replaces more than the visible crown — it also replaces Read More

• posted: Jan. 17, 2017
• smile makeover

Teeth serve more than a utilitarian function, more than a means to bite or chew food. They're part of our identity and how we express ourselves — especially when Read More

• posted: Jan. 09, 2017
• oral hygiene

Removing plaque, a bacterial film that builds up on teeth, daily is crucial in preventing dental disease, but is your brushing and flossing making enough of a difference? Plaque forms Read More

• posted: Jan. 08, 2017
• teeth grinding

Your teeth naturally wear as you age, but you may be making it worse if you grind your teeth. Teeth grinding is a behavior that causes the teeth to Read More

• posted: Dec. 31, 2016
• clear aligners

Braces can change a person's life — not just their appearance but their dental health as well. To be honest, though, wearing braces are, well, kind of a drag Read More

• posted: Dec. 23, 2016
• nutrition,  tooth decay

You've no doubt heard about certain foods and beverages that increase your risk for dental disease. These foods, often high in added sugar or acid, can lead to tooth Read More

• posted: Dec. 15, 2016
• dental injuries

When your favorite baseball team wins, it's hard not to get excited — especially if you're right there in the stadium. It's even better when a player tosses the Read More

• posted: Dec. 07, 2016
• oral hygiene,  toothpaste

The American marketplace usually offers us plenty of buying choices — sometimes it seems too many. A case in point: the toothpaste aisle at your local supermarket. It can be Read More

• posted: Nov. 29, 2016
• oral health,  fluoride

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 Read More

• posted: Nov. 21, 2016
• cosmetic dentistry,  orthodontic treatment

When planning for your new smile, we look at more than the condition of individual teeth. We also step back for the bigger “bite” picture: how do the teeth Read More

• posted: Nov. 20, 2016
• oral cancer

You probably know practicing healthy dietary and lifestyle habits can help prevent tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. But good habits could also lower your risk for a more Read More

• posted: Nov. 12, 2016
• pediatric dentistry,  oral hygiene

You can't go wrong with an early start caring for your child's teeth and gums. In fact, dental care should begin in earnest when their first tooth appears. You should Read More

• posted: Nov. 04, 2016
• teeth grinding

There are a lot of reasons (including a blow to the mouth) why one of your permanent teeth might become loose. The most common: advanced periodontal (gum) disease that Read More

• posted: Oct. 27, 2016
• oral appliance,  night guard

Oral appliances run the gamut from night guards and retainers to full or partial dentures. Millions of people depend on them for restoring or maintaining dental health. Today's user-friendly appliances Read More