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• posted: Jul. 19, 2015
• ulcers,  canker sores

Do you ever get sores in your mouth that seem to appear for no reason and then disappear just as mysteriously? Chances are they’re aphthous ulcers — better known Read More

• posted: Jul. 11, 2015
• sedation dentistry

While pediatric dentistry has made great strides in making young patients’ dental visit experiences more relaxing, some children and teenagers still have difficulty with anxiety. Their anxiety in turn Read More

• posted: Jul. 03, 2015
• tooth pain

As with the rest of the body, tooth pain is an indication that something’s wrong. While the exact cause requires a dental exam, the location, quality and duration of Read More

• posted: Jun. 25, 2015
• antibiotics

It’s hard to imagine, but little more than a century ago today’s “minor” bacterial and viral infections were often deadly. This changed with the advent of antibiotics, drugs which Read More

• posted: Jun. 17, 2015
• sinus surgery

For a predictable outcome, a dental implant should be placed as soon as the bone and gum tissues following a tooth extraction have healed. But what happens if the Read More

• posted: Jun. 09, 2015
• topical fluoride

More than likely your child already receives fluoride from your drinking water or toothpaste. So, is it really necessary for them to receive topical fluoride during their regular office Read More

• posted: Jun. 02, 2015
• cosmetic dentistry,  orthodontic treatment,  smile makeover

When considering “smile makeover” options, it’s easy to focus on whitening, veneers or implants — techniques and materials focused mainly on the teeth and gums. But if you don’t Read More

• posted: May 25, 2015
• tooth decay

“Cut down on sweets, especially between meals” is perhaps one of the least popular words of advice we dentists regularly give. We’re not trying to be killjoys, but the Read More

• posted: May 24, 2015
• pediatric dentistry,  oral health,  baby teeth

Ah, the baby teeth: those cute little pearl buttons that start to appear in a child’s mouth at around 6 to 9 months of age. Like pacifiers and bedtime Read More

• posted: May 16, 2015
• cosmetic dentistry,  smile makeover

Cosmetic and restorative dentistry is filled with a varied array of procedures, materials and techniques that can address any shortcoming with your smile. Whatever your condition, there’s a means Read More

• posted: May 08, 2015
• pediatric dentistry,  teething

The arrival of your child’s first set of teeth is a natural and expected process. But that doesn’t mean this period of development, commonly known as teething, is an Read More

• posted: Apr. 30, 2015
• replacing teeth

A dental implant as a permanent replacement for a missing tooth can match or even look better than your original tooth. How this happens takes knowledge, skill, experience, and Read More

• posted: Apr. 22, 2015
• dental implants,  bridge

Although dental implants are best known as single tooth replacements, they can actually play a role in multiple or complete tooth loss (edentulism) restorations. While replacing multiple teeth with Read More

• posted: Apr. 14, 2015
• pediatric dentistry,  thumb sucking

One topic we are often asked about is finger or thumb sucking and/or pacifier use — a challenge that most parents or caregivers will likely face with at least Read More

• posted: Apr. 06, 2015
• oral health,  oral cancer

Statistically speaking, Americans can expect to enjoy a longer life today than at any time in the past. A recent U.S. government interagency study indicated that our oldest citizens Read More

• posted: Apr. 03, 2015
• partial denture,  bridge

Besides reduced biting and chewing function, a missing tooth can cause an embarrassing inhibition to healthy social interaction. This can be especially so for teens who greatly value peer Read More