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Posts

• "No-Prep" Veneers may be an Option for Some Patients
• 'Test Drive' Your Future Look after Dental Work with a Trial Smile
• 3 Cutting Edge Ways You Could Benefit from Dental Implants
• 3 Reasons Why Smoking Doesn't Mix with Dental Implants
• 3 Situations for Seeing a Periodontist
• 3 Surprising Foods That Could Help You Fight Tooth Decay
• 3 Types of Tooth Pain and What They Might be Telling You
• 3 Ways to Stop or Reduce Painful Tooth Sensitivity
• 3 Ways You Can Help Your Child Feel at Home at the Dentist
• 3 Ways Your Dental Hygienist Improves Your Oral Health
• 4 Reasons Saving Your Child's Decayed Baby Tooth is a Good Idea
• 5 Reasons to Consider Clear Orthodontic Aligners
• 5 Ways to Make Your Smile More Confident and Inviting
• A Bird's-Eye View of Tooth Replacement
• A Child's Damaged Tooth may require a Different Approach than an Adult's
• A Child's Teeth Grinding is Normal - But You Should Still Keep an Eye on it
• A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
• A Healthy Diet Could Lower Your Risk of Oral Cancer
• A Healthy Diet is Your Best Source for Vitamins and Minerals
• A Partial Denture Can Restore a Smile Marred by a Few Missing Teeth
• A Pediatric Dentist Could be a Great Choice for Your Child's Dental Care
• A Retainer-Like Device can Preserve the Space Left by a Lost Primary Tooth
• A Root Canal Treatment may be Your Best Chance to Save a Tooth
• A Second Root Canal Treatment May Help Save an Endangered Tooth
• A Solution for Restoring Adequate Bone for Dental Implants
• A Team Approach to Implants Helps Ensure a Satisfying New Smile
• A Teen with a Missing Tooth May Need to Wait on a Dental Implant
• A Teen's Missing Tooth May Require a Temporary Replacement
• A Topical Fluoride Treatment Could Protect Your Child from Tooth Decay
• Add a Healthy Diet to Your Oral Cancer Prevention Strategy
• Advances in Clear Aligners Make Them a Viable Choice for More Teens
• Advances in Porcelain Veneers Improve Both Strength and Appearance
• All Gum Disease Treatments Have the Same Goal - Removing Bacterial Plaque
• An Implant-Supported Denture Offers a Number of Advantages
• Answering Your Questions about Your Upcoming Teeth Whitening
• Are Porcelain Veneers Right For You?
• Are Tooth-Colored Fillings Right for You?
• Are You an Athlete? Here Are Five Reasons You Should Wear a Mouthguard
• Are You at Risk For Oral Cancer?
• Assessing Your Risk for Severe Gum Disease
• Avoid Permanent Tooth Alteration with No-Prep Veneers
• Baseball Fan Catches Her Own Knocked-Out Tooth
• Be Sure Your Child has Access to Dental-Friendly Snacks at School
• Be Wise About Your Wisdom Teeth
• Best Dietary Practices for Healthy Teeth and Gums
• Bonding with Composite Resins Ideal for Restoring Chipped Teeth
• Bone Loss Around Root Furcations Poses Treatment and Cleaning Challenges
• Braces and Other Orthodontic Appliances: Which Type Is Best for You?
• Can Anything Be Done About My Snoring?
• Can You Envision Your Ideal Smile?
• Cancer Treatment and Oral Health: What You Should Know
• Certain Factors May Raise Your Risk and the Intensity of Gum Disease
• Changes in Bone Structure can Affect Denture Fit
• Changing Antibiotic Use Today will Help Ensure Their Effectiveness Tomorrow
• Changing Your Smile — What You Need To Know
• Chewing Tobacco is Just as Addictive and Dangerous as Smoking
• Choosing the Right Mouth Rinse that Matches your Oral Health Needs
• Christie Brinkley Shares Her Experience With Dental Implants
• Christie Brinkley's Tips on Tooth Whitening
• Chronic Jaw Pain: What to do About TMJ Disorders
• Clean Your Implants Just Like you Clean Your Natural Teeth
• Cleaning Your Oral Appliance Extends its Life and Ensures Good Health
• Clear Aligners Make it Easier for Teenagers to have Their Teeth Straightened
• Clear Orthodontic Aligners: Are They Right For You?
• Complex Mouth Conditions Call for Dental Specialties
• Conscious Sedation Eases Treatment Anxiety for Young Dental Patients
• Consider a Removable Partial Denture as a Temporary Solution After Tooth Loss
• Consider Saving a Tooth Before you Decide to Replace it
• Cosmetic Gum Surgery Can Restore Health as Well as Appearance to Gums
• Could A Dental Checkup Save Your Life?
• Could a Metal Allergy Keep You From Getting a Dental Implant?
• Countdown To A Perfect Wedding Day Smile
• Cracked Tooth Syndrome
• Cracks in Corners of the Mouth: Are They Serious?
• Crown Lengthening can Increase Your Restoration Options
• Crown Lengthening Helps us Treat Hard to Reach Cavities
• Crown Lengthening Opens up New Teeth Restoration Possibilities
• Crowns Could be the 'Smile' Solution for Some Unattractive Teeth
• Custom Oral Appliances Could Help Stop Sleep Apnea
• Customized Temporary Crowns let you 'Rehearse' Your Future Smile
• Dental Amalgam Fillings Remain a Safe and Reliable Tooth Restoration Option
• Dental Health: Do You Make the Grade?
• Dental Implants: The Best Solution For Missing Teeth
• Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
• Determining the Right Whitening Approach is Key to Brightening a Dull Smile
• Develop a Long-Term Strategy to Prevent Tooth Decay
• Developing a Dental Care Strategy Could Save Long-Term Costs
• Diet and Lifestyle Choices Key to Dental Health During College Years
• Disclosing Agents Show Plaque You've Missed When Brushing and Flossing
• Do Clear Orthodontic Aligners Really Work?
• Do You Need A Smile Makeover?
• Do you need Simple Tooth Removal or Surgery? It Depends on a few Factors
• Don't let Gum Disease - the 'Other Dental Disease' - Rob you of Your Smile
• Don't Let Your Loose Tooth Become a Lost Tooth
• Don't Like the Drill? Now There's Drill-Free Cosmetic Dentistry
• Dry Mouth FAQs
• Effective Oral Hygiene is Key to Disease Prevention While Wearing Braces
• End Your Fears and Relax with Oral Sedation Dentistry
• Enhance Your Smile for that Special, Once-in-a-Lifetime Day
• Enhance Your Smile Through Teeth Whitening
• Ensure the Best Outcome with the Right Care for a Teen's Missing Tooth
• Evolutions in Tooth-Colored Fillings
• Facts About Dental Injuries From Sports
• Facts About Those Amazing Wonders Called Teeth
• Facts You Should Know About Tooth Wear
• Find and Treat the Actual Source of Tooth Pain to Relieve it
• Find out What Kind of Tooth Staining you Have Before Seeking a Solution
• Finding the Right Solution for Your Gummy Smile
• Finding the Root Cause of Bad Breath is the Key to Successful Treatment
• Fixed or Removable: Deciding Which Implant-Supported Bridge is Best for You
• Florence Henderson Talks About Preventative Dentistry
• Follow These Common Sense Steps When Your Child has a Toothache
• Foolproof Flossing
• Four Questions About Treating Traumatic Injuries to Teeth
• Frequently Asked Questions About Bad Breath
• Frequently Asked Questions about Bumps in the Mouth
• Frequently Asked Questions About Heart and Gum Diseases
• Frequently Asked Questions About Porcelain Veneers
• Gaining a New Attractive Smile is More than Achievable
• Get a Dental Exam as Soon as Possible if you Suspect Gum Disease
• Get a Look at Your Future Makeover Look Now with a 'Trial Smile'
• Get an Early Start Treating Root Resorption Before it's Too Late
• Getting Smart About Wisdom Teeth
• Getting the Best Possible Results with Full Dentures
• Gold or Porcelain Crowns? The Factors to Consider
• Good Nutrition: Important for Your Mouth and Your Body
• Grafting can Help Regenerate Gum Tissue Lost Through Recession
• Guide Your Older Children or Teens through These 3 Oral Health Areas
• Gum Disease & Diabetes: Two Diseases With A Common Enemy — You.
• Gum Disease Can Increase Your Risk of Heart Disease
• Gum Infection Around Tooth Roots Calls for Immediate Action
• Gum Recession Could Shorten the Life of Your Teeth
• Hats Off to Ether (and Even Better Anesthetics)
• Have a Loose Tooth? You'll Need This Two-Phase Treatment to Save It
• Helping Your Baby Cope With the Discomfort of Teething
• Herbal Remedy Helps Alleviate Pain and Swelling After Dental Procedures
• Home Whitening Kits are Safe and Effective, if Used the Right Way
• How Dentistry Saved Kathy Ireland's Smile
• How Do We Make Your Dental Implants Look So Good?
• How Does Fluoride Protect Your Teeth?
• How Modern Dental Fillings Mimic Real Teeth
• How Much Do You Know About Nutrition and Oral Health?
• How to Clean Your Oral Appliance
• How Tooth Decay Can Cause A Root Canal Problem
• How We Determine the Best Way to Fix Your Smile
• How Your Dentist Can Help You Get a Better Night's Sleep
• Immediate Dentures Bridge the Gap Between Tooth Loss and Restoration
• Implant Placement in the 'Smile Zone' Requires Extra Attention
• Implant-Based Removable Dentures a Good Choice for Patients with Extensive Bone Loss
• Include a Smile Makeover in Wedding Planning
• Include Limitations on Sugar in Your Tooth Decay Prevention Strategy
• Instill in Your Child the Daily Habit of Brushing and Flossing
• Introducing the Royal Baby...and His New Teeth!
• Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
• June Is National Safety Month: Be Prepared for Dental Emergencies
• Keep a Close Eye on Your Child's Fluoride Intake
• Keep an Eye on Your Young Children's Fluoride Intake
• Keep on Course during the 3 Phases of a Smile Makeover
• Keep Tooth Decay Away
• Keep Watch for Bite Problems with your Child's Teeth
• Keep Your Baby's Fluoride Intake within Moderate Limits
• Keep Your Saliva Flowing - Your Oral Health Depends on it
• Keeping up Good Hygiene Still a Necessity with Dental Implants
• Know the Facts Before Considering Botox for Jaw Joint Pain
• Know the Facts to Reduce Your Child's Teething Discomfort
• Know the Kind of Smile You Want Before Cosmetic Dental Treatment
• Know What to Do - and When - in Case of a Dental Injury
• Know What to do to Ease Your Child Out of the Thumb Sucking Habit
• Know What to Expect During Your Child's 'Baby' Teeth Phase
• Know Your Toothpaste: How to Simplify Your Purchasing Decision
• Lasers Could One Day be Commonplace for Treating Gum Disease
• Lasers, An Important Dental Diagnosis Tool
• Life-like Dental Porcelain Helps Restore Smiles Marred by Unattractive Teeth
• Limiting Refined Sugar in Your Diet can Reduce Risk of Tooth Decay
• Look at the Long-Term Costs When Considering Dental Implants
• Loose Dentures Could Lead to Further Bone Loss
• Loose Teeth - A Sign of Trouble That Requires Quick Action
• Maintenance Manual for Your Teeth and Gums
• Managing Diabetes and Gum Disease Together will Lessen the Effect of Both
• Managing Gum Disease Could Benefit Other Conditions You May Have
• Metal Dental Amalgam: Still a Safe and Effective Tooth Filling
• Myth or Fact: Test Your Knowledge about Pregnancy and Oral Health
• New Partial Dentures More Comfortable and Durable Than Older Models
• New Permanent Teeth - Faster Than Ever!
• New Season, New Toothbrush
• New Understanding of Bacteria Promises Better Approaches to Oral Care
• New Year's Resolutions You Can Keep
• New Year, New Smile
• No- or Minimal-Prep Veneers Reduce Permanent Alterations to Your Teeth
• Non-Vital Bleaching Removes Unsightly Tooth Discoloration From Within
• Not All Crowns are Alike. Know the Differences to Get the Look you Want
• Occasional Tongue Redness may be Irritating but not a Serious Health Issue
• Oral Cancer Overview: What You Should Know
• Oral Piercings — Tongue & Lip Bolts: Trendy But Dangerous
• Orthodontics Could be in Your Smile Makeover Plan
• Other Factors Besides Hygiene Could Contribute to Gum Disease
• Overcome Oral Cancer With Screenings and Lifestyle Changes
• Overcoming Gum Recession will Restore Dental Health and your Smile
• Overcoming Your Fears Of The Dentist
• Patchy Discolorations on the Tongue Aren't a Cause for Worry
• Paying Attention to Certain Factors Helps Ensure Successful Implant Outcomes
• People Born with Missing Teeth can Still Gain a Beautiful Smile
• Periodontal Surgery Allows us to Access Deep Surfaces for Plaque Removal
• Periodontal Surgery may be Needed to Halt Gum Disease and Encourage Healing
• Plagued by Mysterious Mouth Ulcers?
• Planning and Prevention Help Keep Treatment Costs Within Your Budget
• Porcelain Veneers are a Viable Option for Smile Transformation
• Preventing Tooth Decay in Children
• Protect Your Child's Long-Term Dental Health with Regular Office Visits
• Protect Your Smile - National Facial Protection Month
• Protecting Children's Teeth From Decay With Sealants
• Provisional Restorations let you Try out Your New Smile First
• Quitting the Smoking Habit Could Vastly Improve Your Dental Health
• Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Dentures
• Rate Your Oral Hygiene
• Reduce Your Oral Cancer Risk with Better Diet and Lifestyle Choices
• Regular Flossing not Your Thing? Try an Oral Irrigator
• Removable Dentures Remain a Viable Option for People with Total Tooth Loss
• Replacing a Back Tooth May Help You Avoid Future Dental Problems
• Replacing a Missing Tooth isn't Just About Improving Your Smile
• Restoring Health and Appearance Through Periodontal Plastic Surgery
• Revolutionizing Dentistry With Lasers
• Root Canal Treatment Alleviates Pain and Saves Your Tooth
• Saliva is a Key Ingredient in Oral Health
• Saving a Baby Tooth is the Best Option for Permanent Tooth Development
• Saving a Diseased Primary Tooth Could Mean Better Oral Health Later in Life
• Sealants Could Protect Your Child's Teeth From Future Problems
• Second Thoughts on Tongue Piercing: Should You Remove Your Tongue Bolt?
• See Your new Look Before Dental Work with a 'Trial Smile'
• Seeking Relief From Burning Mouth Syndrome
• Simplify Your Toothpaste Purchase by Looking for These Ingredients
• Sleeping in Dentures: Don't Do It!
• Snoring & Sleep Apnea — Are You At Risk?
• Sports Injuries To Kids' Teeth
• Spruce Up Your Smile With Teeth Whitening
• Staining Within a Tooth Requires a Clinical Whitening Approach
• Start Early with Your Baby's Dental Care
• Stay Alert to Your Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
• Stop Annoying Canker Sores with These Effective Treatments
• Stop Gum Disease Before it Gets Started with Daily Oral Hygiene
• Stop Root Cavities with Prevention and Prompt Treatment
• Stopping Tooth Decay Could Require Root Canal Treatment
• Survey Says: They'd Rather Have a Root Canal
• Take Care of Your Gums
• Take Charge of Stress Management to Reduce Teeth Grinding Habits
• Take Our Quiz: Are You At Risk For Tooth Decay?
• Take Positive Action with Your Child's Thumb-Sucking Habit
• Take Proactive Steps to Protect Your Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
• Take Steps to Save an Incoming Tooth's Place to Avoid a Poor Bite
• Take These Measures to Lower Your Child's Tooth Decay Risk
• Taking Care of Oral Health Crucial to Quality of Life for HIV Positive Patients
• Taking Care of your Teeth During Pregnancy Helps Both you and your Baby
• Technique Just as Important With Powered Toothbrushes as With Manual
• Teeth Grinding Could be Causing Your Teeth to be Loose
• Teeth Grinding in Older Children and Adolescents a Cause for Concern
• Teeth Make a Picture-Perfect Smile
• Test Out Your Future Look With a 'Trial Smile'
• Test Your Dental Vocabulary
• Test Your Knowledge About Thumb Sucking in Children
• Testing your Knowledge on the Facts and Myths of Thumb Sucking
• Testing your Knowledge: Dental Implants vs. Bridgework
• Testing your Knowledge: The Facts and Myths of Wisdom Teeth
• The Dangers of Tongue & Lip Piercing to Dental Health
• The Elements of a Beautiful Smile
• The Facts About Thumb Sucking
• The Importance of Baby Teeth
• The Importance of the Age One Dental Visit
• The Parent-Dentist Partnership: Establishing Better Oral Health for Your Child
• The Simple Bitewing X-Ray is a Game Changer for Maintaining Dental Health
• The Type of Tooth Pain You Have Could be Telling You What's Wrong
• The Value of Mouthguards
• There's a Battle Going On - And It's In Your Mouth
• There's Still Hope for a Re-Infected Tooth After Root Canal Treatment
• Think You Have an Impacted Wisdom Tooth - Now What?
• Though not Always Seen, it's Still Important to Replace a Missing Back Tooth
• Three Considerations for Working with Your Dentist on Your Smile Makeover
• Three Things to Know About Crowns Before Your Restoration
• Three Things You May Not Know About Root Canal Treatments
• Thumb Sucking One of Many Factors to Consider When Treating a Poor Bite
• TMD: How Can Such Small Joints Cause Such Big Problems?
• To Prevent Tooth Decay, Practice Effective Brushing and Flossing
• Tooth Staining and Discoloration 101 - Options for Brightening Your Smile
• Tooth Troubles for NBA Star Isaiah Thomas
• Tooth-Colored Fillings Provide a Viable Alternative to Dental Amalgam
• Tooth-Colored Fillings: A Natural-Looking Alternative
• Tooth-Colored Fillings: True or False
• Topical Fluoride can Enhance Your Child's Dental Care
• Transform Your Smile and Dental Health by Correcting Your Bad Bite
• Treating a Young, Permanent Tooth Requires a Different Approach
• Treating Bite Problems Early Could Make Later Treatment Easier or Unnecessary
• Treating Dry Mouth is Important for Maintaining Good Oral Health
• Treating Gum Disease around Tooth Roots is Hard - but Not Impossible
• Treating Kids' Sports-Related Dental Injuries
• Treating Teeth Grinding Now Could Help Prevent Excessive Tooth Wear Later
• Treatment for Loose Teeth
• Try Conservative Measures to Treating TMD Before More Aggressive Options
• TV's Nate Berkus Discusses Dental Sealants, Fluoride Treatments and Flossing
• Unconscious Habits Can Wear Down Teeth
• Understanding The 4 Stages Of Gum Disease
• Understanding The Basics Of Laser Dentistry
• Understanding the Latest News on Fluoride
• Use a Risk Management Approach for Dental Care Success
• Use These Techniques to Enjoy Healthy Foods Even with a Jaw Joint Disorder
• Using Sinus Surgery to Stimulate Bone Growth for Implants
• Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
• Watch Out for Signs of Gum Recession
• We can Build up Lost Bone Before Your Implant
• We may Need to Remove one or More Teeth Before Applying Braces
• Weather the 'Storm' of Teething with These Comfort Tips
• Weigh a Poor Smile's Emotional and Social Cost when Considering Restorations
• Welcome to our Blog
• What Could Be Causing Your Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)?
• What Happens in a Root Canal Treatment and How it Can Save Your Tooth
• What Is A Crown?
• What Our Office Can Do About Your Snoring or Sleep Apnea
• What To Do About A Child's Toothache
• What to Do About Your Child's Toothache Before Seeing the Dentist
• What to do if Your Child has a Toothache
• What to Expect Before, During and After Implant Surgery
• What You Can do to Help Your Child Develop a Dental Checkup Habit
• What You Should Know About Sensitive Teeth
• What's a Crown Worth? Aesthetics and Value in Tooth Restoration
• What's The Difference Between Bridgework and Dental Implants?
• When Could Bridgework Be Preferable to a Dental Implant?
• Why Dental Care is Even More Important When You're Pregnant
• Why Does My Dental Hygienist Ask So Many Questions?
• Winning the Battle Over Tooth Decay
• Winning the War on Gum Disease Requires Post-Treatment Vigilance
• With Proper Care, Veneers are a Long-Term Option for Stained Teeth
• With Proper Care, you can Lower Your Risk of Tooth Loss as You Age
• You can Still have Implants with Diabetes - if you have it under Control
• You May Need Your Gums Checked More Frequently After Gum Disease
• Your 'Smile Makeover' Should Uniquely Reflect You
• Your Crowning Achievement
• Your Dentist may have the Solution for Your Sleep Apnea
• Your Dentist May Have the Solution to Your Snoring and Sleep Apnea
• Your Smile Design: Perfection vs. the Natural Look

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