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DIY Orthodontics is a Recipe for Dental Disaster
posted: Aug. 30, 2020.
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) is a deeply held American trait for building, renovating or repairing things without the services of a professional. The Internet has only made this tradition easier: There Read more -
Talk With Your Dentist About Antibiotic Therapy Before Implant Surgery
posted: Aug. 20, 2020.
Dental implants are far and away the most “tooth-like” restoration available today for missing teeth. Not only do they look real, they also mimic dental anatomy in replacing the Read more -
Bruins' Zdeno Chara Breaks His Jaw During 2019 Stanley Cup
posted: Aug. 10, 2020.
Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara had a rough Stanley Cup final against the St. Louis Blues this past June. Not only did the Bruins ultimately lose the championship, but Read more -
Floss First or Brush First? You Be the Judge
posted: Jul. 31, 2020.
Brushing and flossing are two of the best things you can do to fight dental disease and maintain healthy teeth and gums. Or is it flossing and brushing? What we Read more -
3 Things That Could Help You Avoid Another Round With Gum Disease
posted: Jul. 21, 2020.
While periodontal (gum) disease could ruin your dental health, it doesn’t have to. Dentists and periodontists (specialists in gums and other supporting tooth structures) have effective methods for stopping Read more -
Here Is How We May Be Able to Bring an Impacted Tooth Where It Should Be
posted: Jul. 11, 2020.
If all goes normally, we have most of our permanent teeth as we enter puberty. Except, though, when it doesn't—sometimes incoming permanent teeth don't fully erupt, often because there's Read more -
What You Can Do About Bad Breath (Unless You're a Famous Actress Pranking Your Co-Star)
posted: Jul. 01, 2020.
Hollywood superstar Jennifer Lawrence is a highly paid actress, Oscar winner, successful producer and…merry prankster. She's the latter, at least with co-star Liam Hemsworth: It seems Lawrence deliberately ate Read more -
4 Ways to Avoid Dental Disease While Wearing Braces
posted: Jun. 21, 2020.
Keeping your teeth and gums healthy isn't always easy—and it's even more of a challenge if you're wearing orthodontic appliances like braces. That's why a fair percentage of patients Read more -
You're Safe from Infection During Your Dental Visit
posted: Jun. 11, 2020.
Over the last few months, federal, state and local officials have taken extraordinary measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. Thankfully, some of these measures are beginning to ease. Read more -
Reducing Your Child's Dental Anxiety Now Could Benefit Them for a Lifetime
posted: Jun. 01, 2020.
If you're a parent, raising kids can be a great adventure. It can also rev up your stress meter in a heartbeat. One area in particular can give you Read more -
Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
posted: May 22, 2020.
Sometimes, looking at old pictures can really bring memories back to life. Just ask Stefani Germanotta—the pop diva better known as Lady Gaga. In one scene from the recent Read more -
Friendly Bacteria Can Help Protect Our Mouths From Disease
posted: May 12, 2020.
If you know anything about dental disease, then you know bacteria ranks high on the Usual Suspects list. Tooth decay gets its start from acid produced by bacteria; periodontal Read more -
Are Lasers the Future for Treating Advanced Tooth Decay?
posted: May 02, 2020.
Advanced tooth decay is a serious dental problem that can threaten an affected tooth's survival. But for decades now dentists have reliably used root canal treatment to better a Read more -
Sedation Therapy Can Help Anxious Patients Get the Dental Care They Need
posted: Apr. 22, 2020.
Dental visit anxiety is a serious problem: Half of all Americans admit to some level of dental fear, while 15% avoid dental care altogether due to acute anxiety. The Read more -
Miley Cyrus's Little Secret: Straightening Her Smile With Lingual Braces
posted: Apr. 12, 2020.
Miley Cyrus's rise to fame began when she was cast in the Disney series Hannah Montana. She played the title character, Hannah Montana, a famous singing star hiding her Read more -
Practice Daily Hygiene to Avoid Gum Swelling While Wearing Braces
posted: Apr. 02, 2020.
Straightening your smile doesn't happen overnight—it can involve months or even years of orthodontic treatment. And although the end result is well worth it, the long process can make Read more