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Replace Teeth for Better Speech
updated: May 11, 2018
The month of May has been designated “Better Speech & Hearing Month” by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Why would this be of interest to dental professionals? Because teeth are Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
updated: May 01, 2018
At the first-ever Players Weekend in August 2017, Major League Baseball players wore jerseys with their nicknames on the back. One player — Cleveland Indians shortstop, Francisco Lindor — Read more -
3 Factors to Consider When Buying a Toothbrush
updated: Apr. 21, 2018
If there’s one essential tool for dental health, it’s the toothbrush. But though simple in basic design, manufacturers have nonetheless created a dizzying array of choices that often muddy Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Severe Dental Injuries May Require Endodontic Treatment
updated: Apr. 11, 2018
If you regularly participate in sports or other physical activity, you’re at a higher risk for dental injuries. While chipped teeth are the most common result of these injuries, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
3 Things Your Dentist Recommends You do if You Have Shingles
updated: Mar. 27, 2018
It may begin as an itching or burning feeling on your skin, followed by numbness or sensitivity to touch. But then you develop a painful red rash that forms Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Kris Dunn Is the Latest NBA Player to Injure His Teeth on the Court
updated: Mar. 12, 2018
For lots of sports fans, March is the month to get caught up in basketball “madness.” But many people forget that basketball—whether it's played on a school court or Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Other Factors Besides Hygiene Could Contribute to Gum Disease
updated: Mar. 04, 2018
Periodontal (gum) disease is an infectious condition that if left untreated could lead to tooth loss. While gum disease is primarily caused by a thin layer of bacterial plaque Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Why the Ointment You're Using Could be Making Your Facial Rash Worse
updated: Feb. 17, 2018
The red, scaly rash suddenly appearing on your face doesn’t cause you much physical discomfort, but it’s still embarrassing. And to make matters worse treating it as you would Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Even with Mercury, Dental Amalgam is a Safe Choice for Tooth Filling
updated: Feb. 02, 2018
One of the top concerns in public health today is exposure to the metallic element mercury within the environment. At abnormal levels, mercury can have a toxic effect on Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
updated: Jan. 18, 2018
For anyone else, having a tooth accidentally knocked out while practicing a dance routine would be a very big deal. But not for Dancing With The Stars contestant Noah Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Besides Your Health, Shingles Could Affect Your Dental Care
updated: Jan. 03, 2018
If you had chicken pox as a child, you're at higher risk for a painful viral infection later in life called shingles. Besides a painful skin rash and other Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Implant-Based Removable Dentures a Good Choice for Patients with Extensive Bone Loss
updated: Dec. 19, 2017
People who’ve lost all their teeth (a condition known as edentulism) face a decision on how to restore their lost function and appearance. And there are a number of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Have a Loose Tooth? You'll Need This Two-Phase Treatment to Save It
updated: Dec. 04, 2017
Although periodontal (gum) disease usually affects your gums first, your teeth may eventually suffer. That’s because the disease can damage both attaching gum tissues and supporting bone. One advanced sign Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Julianne Hough Shares a Video - and a Song - After Wisdom Teeth Come Out
updated: Nov. 26, 2017
Once upon a time, celebrities tried hard to maintain the appearance of red-carpet glamour at all times. That meant keeping the more mundane aspects of their lives out of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Here is How You can Improve Your Wedding Day Smile!
updated: Nov. 11, 2017
Congratulations—you’re engaged! It’s a stupendous (and hectic) time in your life as you plan your upcoming wedding. You want to look your best for the big day—which means you may Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Your Next Dental Visit Might Save Your Life - Here's How
updated: Oct. 27, 2017
The next time you visit your dentist you might see an item quite different from the other dental instruments and equipment in the office: a blood pressure cuff. Checking Read moreCategory: Oral Health