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• posted: Aug. 04, 2014
• oral health,  oral cancer

Baseball legend Babe Ruth, President Ulysses S. Grant and George Harrison of the Beatles — these three notable people from different backgrounds and historical eras have a sad commonality Read More

• posted: Aug. 01, 2014
• celebrity smiles,  pediatric dentistry

Not long ago, a certain Royal Baby made his first major public appearance. At a “crawl-about” in New Zealand, young Prince George (the 8-month-old son of Prince William and Read More

• posted: Jul. 23, 2014
• oral health

If you occasionally notice mildly irritating red patches on the top surface of your tongue, you may be one of the three percent or less of the population with Read More

• posted: Jul. 15, 2014
• dental care

As our profession advances, we dental professionals continue to find the biggest factor for successful outcomes is an informed patient. The more you know about your own teeth and Read More

• posted: Jun. 18, 2014
• braces,  clear orthodontic aligners

Metal braces for correcting teeth alignment have long been a fixture of adolescence. But although they're effective, they tend to put a crimp on a teenager's life with changes Read More

• posted: Jun. 10, 2014
• dental treatment

Advancements in dentistry have created an abundant source of treatments for restoring health and vitality to diseased teeth and gums. Unfortunately, not all of these treatment options may be Read More

• posted: Jun. 02, 2014
• cosmetic dentistry,  smile makeover

Do you ever find yourself thinking, “My smile would be near perfect if only?” If your answer is yes, come and see us to discuss some of the most Read More

• posted: May 30, 2014
• bad breath

Q: I often seem to have noticeably bad breath — not just in the morning. How unusual is this problem? A: Persistent bad breath, or halitosis, is a very common Read More

• posted: May 22, 2014
• herbal remedy

Alternative medicines — also known as herbal or homeopathic remedies — have grown in popularity in recent decades. Because they don’t think of these remedies as “medicines,” many people Read More

• posted: May 14, 2014
• cosmetic dentistry,  veneers

Q: What exactly are porcelain veneers? A: The term “veneer” usually means a very thin covering that’s designed to improve the way a surface looks. The porcelain veneers we Read More

• posted: May 06, 2014
• pediatric dentistry,  oral health

Next to brushing and flossing, a regular dental checkup is the single most important thing you can do for a healthy mouth. It’s also one of the best lifetime Read More

• posted: Apr. 28, 2014
• dental implants,  bridgework

When a natural tooth can’t be preserved, it is important to have it replaced as soon as possible. Presently, there are two excellent tooth-replacement systems in wide use: traditional Read More

• posted: Apr. 25, 2014
• dental implants,  bridgework

When a tooth is lost, it’s important to restore your mouth to its proper function and appearance with a permanent replacement, such as a dental implant or a bridge. Read More

• posted: Apr. 17, 2014
• tooth decay

Did you know that tooth decay (dental caries) is the second most frequently occurring disease — surpassed only by the common cold? It can start as soon as toddlers Read More

• posted: Apr. 09, 2014
• orthodontics

When most people think of orthodontic treatment, they may think of braces worn during the teenage years. But there are some types of malocclusions (bad bites) that may benefit Read More

• posted: Apr. 01, 2014
• dental injury,  dental emergency

They work hard, and put in lots of time on the field and at home. They learn the rules of the game — as well as the unwritten rules Read More