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What Happens in a Root Canal Treatment and How it Can Save Your Tooth
posted: Apr. 29, 2019.
Along with periodontal (gum) disease, tooth decay poses one of the two greatest threats to your teeth. Cavities are just the start: if decay invades the pulp, the tooth’s Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
posted: Apr. 19, 2019.
It's no secret that many of Hollywood's brightest stars didn't start out with perfectly aligned, pearly-white teeth. And these days, plenty of celebs are willing to share their stories, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your Sinus Infection Might be a Sign of a Tooth Problem
posted: Apr. 09, 2019.
Each year thousands of people develop sinus infections from various causes. But there's one cause for sinusitis that might surprise you—tooth decay. Tooth decay begins when the acid produced by Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Before we Extract That Problem Tooth, Let's Consider Saving it
posted: Mar. 30, 2019.
Even though an implant is now as close to life-like as modern dentistry can produce, it won’t surpass the function of your own natural tooth. That’s not to say Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your Toothache is Telling you Something's Wrong in Your Mouth
posted: Mar. 20, 2019.
A toothache might mean you have tooth decay—or maybe not. It could also be a sign of other problems that will take a dental exam to uncover. But we Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
posted: Mar. 10, 2019.
Multi-platinum recording artist Janet Jackson has long been known for her dazzling smile. And yet, Jackson admitted to InStyle Magazine that her trademark smile was once a major source Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
OTC Pain Relievers Usually Enough to Relieve Post-Procedure Mouth Discomfort
posted: Feb. 28, 2019.
Because the mouth is one of the most sensitive areas of the body, we go to great lengths to eliminate pain and discomfort associated with dental work. Anesthesia, both Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Adult Tooth Root Resorption is a Serious Issue that Requires Prompt Action
posted: Feb. 18, 2019.
Tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease pose the most common dangers to dental health. But there are some rare conditions that can also place teeth at risk to be Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Don't Let the Acid in Sports and Energy Drinks Ruin Your Tooth Enamel
posted: Feb. 08, 2019.
Sports and energy drinks — two different types of popular beverages. But though different they have one thing in common: they can both wreak havoc on your tooth enamel. That's Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
posted: Jan. 29, 2019.
Everyone has to face the music at some time — even John Lydon, former lead singer of The Sex Pistols, arguably England’s best known punk rock band. The 59-year Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Root Decay in Your Later Years Could Endanger Your Teeth
posted: Jan. 19, 2019.
As we age we become more susceptible to dental diseases. A common but often initially unnoticed problem for seniors is root decay. We’re all familiar with tooth decay in the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Treating a Child's Tooth Injury May Require Special Consideration
posted: Jan. 09, 2019.
Often as children grow older, their participation in sports or similar activities increases. While generally encouraged, this greater activity does increase injury risk, especially to the mouth. In fact, the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Finding and Treating a Cracked Tooth Early is Key to its Survival
posted: Dec. 30, 2018.
While most tooth loss stems from dental disease or injury, another major cause is a condition known as cracked tooth syndrome. What begins as a microscopic crack in an Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Spice Up Your Teeth
posted: Dec. 20, 2018.
As a member of the best-selling pop group Spice Girls, Mel C (AKA Sporty Spice) enjoyed her share of musical superstardom. At the band’s peak in the Nineties, the Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
3 Factors That Could Affect the Success of a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Dec. 10, 2018.
A tooth with deep decay is in real peril. If the disease isn’t stopped, it can eventually infect the bone and greatly increase the risk of losing the tooth. Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Know What to Do - and When - in Case of a Dental Injury
posted: Nov. 30, 2018.
“Don’t panic” is your first priority when faced with a sudden mouth injury. Of course, that may be easier said than done when you or a family member has Read moreCategory: Oral Health
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