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• posted: Nov. 12, 2015
• dental implants,  dentures

It’s a common problem for denture wearers: after years of a comfortable fit, your dentures now seem to be uncomfortably loose. The reason, though, may have more to do Read More

• posted: Nov. 04, 2015
• oral health

In the early Eighties, dentists began noticing symptoms among a few patients that indicated something far more serious. They were, in fact, among the first healthcare providers to recognize Read More

• posted: Oct. 27, 2015
• tooth replacement,  missing teeth

Imagine not having your upper teeth for talking and eating, not to mention your appearance, and you’ll have some idea of what Beauty the bald eagle experienced after losing Read More

• posted: Oct. 19, 2015
• fillings

For over a hundred years dental amalgam — a combination of silver, mercury, tin and other metals — has been an effective filling material for teeth damaged by decay. Read More

• posted: Oct. 18, 2015
• tooth pain

Determining which of your teeth is causing your toothache isn’t always easy — or even if it’s a tooth at all. The pain could be coming from a tooth, Read More

• posted: Oct. 10, 2015
• root canal

“You need a root canal,” isn’t something you want to hear during a dental visit. But whatever your preconceptions about it may be, the fact is root canal treatments Read More

• posted: Oct. 02, 2015
• dental implants

Dental implants are popular with both patients and dentists for their durability and likeness to natural teeth. That natural look, though, can be difficult to attain, especially in what’s Read More

• posted: Sep. 24, 2015
• cosmetic dentistry

We readily understand the physical costs of a decayed tooth or infected gums — pain, discomfort and loss of function. It’s much more difficult to understand the emotional and Read More

• posted: Sep. 16, 2015
• gum disease

We’re all susceptible to gum disease when we fail to practice effective daily brushing and flossing. But you may have a greater risk of gum disease (and more severe Read More

• posted: Sep. 08, 2015
• dentures

Maybe you don’t like to be without teeth — ever. Or maybe you get a little forgetful sometimes. Whatever the reason, if you’re wearing your dentures to bed at Read More

• posted: Aug. 29, 2015
• dental implants

You’ve probably heard a lot of great things about dental implants as a replacement for missing teeth. But there’s one aspect about implants that may cause you hesitation about Read More

• posted: Aug. 21, 2015
• pediatric dentistry,  oral health,  thumb sucking

As a parent you’re concerned with a number of issues involving your child’s health, not the least of which involves their teeth. One of the most common is thumb-sucking. While Read More

• posted: Aug. 13, 2015
• crown lengthening

A crown — a life-like “cap” made of dental porcelain that permanently covers an existing tooth — is an effective way to restore a still-viable decayed or broken tooth’s Read More

• posted: Aug. 05, 2015
• dental specialists

Hopefully, you’ve developed a long-term care relationship with your family dentist. Better known as a general dentist, these professionals are the central players in maintaining your oral health, and Read More

• posted: Jul. 28, 2015
• oral cancer

Good nutrition is vital for maintaining health and preventing disease, especially for your mouth. A diet rich in whole foods — fresh fruits and vegetables, protein and dairy products Read More

• posted: Jul. 20, 2015
• orthodontic treatment,  oral hygiene,  braces

While braces are a tried and true method for achieving a more attractive smile, they may also give rise to problems with dental disease. This is because their hardware Read More