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• posted: Nov. 20, 2021
• tooth decay

Until recently, the standard treatment for tooth decay remained essentially the same for nearly a century: Remove any decayed structure, then prepare and fill the cavity. But that singular Read More

• posted: Jul. 23, 2021
• tooth decay

The few teeth your one or two year old has will eventually fall out in a few years—so, why be concerned about tooth decay this early? Actually, you should: Read More

• posted: Oct. 22, 2019
• tooth decay

$9.1 billion: That's how much we Americans spent in 2018 on Halloween festivities, according to the National Retail Federation. And a sizeable chunk of that was for candy—a whopping Read More

• posted: Aug. 03, 2019
• tooth decay

If you suffer frequent sinus infections, you might want to talk with your dentist about it. It could be your chronic sinus problems stem from a deeply decayed or Read More

• posted: Oct. 17, 2018
• tooth decay,  gum disease

Tooth decay is a highly destructive dental disease, responsible along with periodontal (gum) disease for most adult tooth loss. And we become even more susceptible to it as we 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: Jun. 18, 2016
• tooth decay

As a parent you’re always on the lookout for dangers to your toddler’s well-being: sharp corners on furniture, uneven walks or the occasional stomach bug. But a situation could Read More

• posted: Jun. 02, 2016
• tooth decay,  pediatric dentistry

Despite everyone’s best efforts, one of your child’s primary (“baby”) teeth has become decayed to the point it might be lost prematurely. Saving it would require extensive treatment like 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: Feb. 19, 2015
• tooth decay

Tooth decay (dental caries) is one of the world’s most common infectious diseases. Left untreated, it can lead to tooth loss. The best treatment strategy, of course, is to Read More

• posted: Oct. 07, 2014
• tooth decay,  toothache

It's 3:00 PM, your child has just come back from the school playground — and she's complaining of a toothache that's making her miserable. She can't seem to say Read More

• posted: Sep. 10, 2014
• tooth decay,  oral health,  common symptoms,  dental hygiene

Your teeth are under constant attack from bacteria that normally live in your mouth. When these bacteria thrive, they create acid that begins to dissolve the minerals in your 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: Jan. 08, 2014
• tooth decay,  pediatric dentistry

If you think cavities are an inevitable part of childhood, think again; tooth decay, which is actually an infectious disease caused by bacteria, is completely preventable. This is a Read More

• posted: Sep. 09, 2013
• tooth decay

Tooth decay (also known as caries by professionals and as cavities by consumers) is an infectious disease process that damages tooth structure. Cavities, hollowed-out holes in the teeth, are Read More

• posted: Mar. 01, 2012
• tooth decay,  oral health,  root canal

While some people associate the need for root canal treatment with an injury or trauma to a tooth (which is a valid cause), it can also most commonly be Read More