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• posted: Oct. 19, 2016
• canker sores

Sometimes it's the little things that can be most annoying. Those occasional small sores that pop up on the inside of your mouth are a case in point. Although Read More

• posted: Oct. 11, 2016
• oral health

Mention “bacteria” and people begin looking for the germicide. The truth is, though, only a few strains cause disease — the rest are benign or even play a beneficial Read More

• posted: Oct. 03, 2016

Your teeth are meant to last a lifetime. Even with wear and tear from years of eating and biting they can continue to function properly and look attractive well Read More

• posted: Oct. 02, 2016
• periodontal (gum) disease

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 Read More

• posted: Sep. 24, 2016
• dental implants,  oral hygiene

Dental implants are widely considered the most durable tooth replacement option, thanks in part to how they attach to the jaw. But durable doesn't mean indestructible — you must Read More

• posted: Sep. 16, 2016
• dental implants

People are choosing dental implants at an increasing rate to replace missing teeth, either as an individual tooth or as a support for other restorations. But unlike other replacement Read More

• posted: Sep. 08, 2016
• gum recession

Gum recession — when the gum tissue covering teeth wears away — is a serious matter. If the roots become exposed you'll not only have increased sensitivity and possible Read More

• posted: Aug. 31, 2016
• root canal

When decay spreads to the tooth’s inner pulp, a root canal treatment may be necessary to save it. It’s a common procedure: after removing all tissue from the pulp, Read More

• posted: Aug. 23, 2016
• fillings

With all the new tooth-colored fillings for cavities, it's easy to overlook metal amalgam. While this mainstay of dental care for over a century might not be as attractive Read More

• posted: Aug. 15, 2016
• salvia

We often don't realize how important something is until it's gone. Like saliva: you're usually not aware that it's cleaning the mouth, neutralizing mouth acid or helping with digestion. Read More

• posted: Aug. 14, 2016
• dental implants,  diabetes

If you're one of the more than 26 million people in the U.S. with diabetes, you know first hand how the disease impacts your life. That includes your dental Read More

• posted: Aug. 06, 2016
• missing teeth

When you look at the top row of a normal smile, you'll see symmetrical pairs: the central incisors in the middle, flanked by the lateral incisors and the canine Read More

• posted: Jul. 29, 2016
• dental implants,  partial denture,  bridge

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

• posted: Jul. 21, 2016
• orthodontic treatment,  pediatric dentistry

Around ages 6 to 8, a child's primary teeth will begin to loosen to make way for their permanent teeth. If all goes well, the new set will come Read More

• posted: Jul. 13, 2016
• nutrition,  oral hygiene,  oral health

“The Freshman 15” is a popular way of referring to the phenomenon of new college students gaining weight during their freshman year (although the average is less than fifteen Read More

• posted: Jul. 05, 2016
• partial denture

In an ideal situation, you would transition from a missing tooth to a permanent replacement with as little time in between as possible. Unfortunately, reality can intrude on the Read More