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Treating Teeth Grinding Now Could Help Prevent Excessive Tooth Wear Later
posted: Jun. 11, 2022.

Your teeth naturally wear as you age, but you may be making it worse if you grind your teeth. Teeth grinding is a behavior that causes the teeth to gnash, Read more
Why we Need to Care for a Younger Patient's Bone after a Tooth Loss
posted: Jun. 01, 2022.

In an instant, an accident could leave you or a loved one with a missing tooth. Thankfully, we can restore it with a dental implant that looks and functions like Read more
Look for These Basics When Buying Your Next Toothbrush
posted: May 22, 2022.

When you’re buying a tool or appliance, you compare brands for the best quality you can afford. There’s another important item that deserves the same level of scrutiny: your toothbrush. Read more
4 Things You Can Do to Make Flossing Easier
posted: May 12, 2022.

Nothing is more devilishly delicious than hearing someone dish on some celebrity gossip—especially if the "disher" is intimately involved with the "dishee." Consider this juicy morsel: Singer Katy Perry revealed Read more
Removable or Fixed: Choosing the Right Orthodontic Retainer for You
posted: May 02, 2022.

Anyone who's worn braces celebrates that day they finally come off. But while this marks the end of the actual teeth-straightening process, it's just the beginning of the next phase—wearing Read more
Smile Enhancements That Could Make Your Wedding Day Like No Other
posted: Apr. 22, 2022.

Each of life's moments are precious—but some are more precious than others. For one like your wedding day, you want to look your very best.Be sure your teeth and gums Read more
Make Dental Care a Priority When You're Pregnant
posted: Apr. 12, 2022.

There are many health concerns when you’re pregnant. And not just for you — what you eat, how you sleep or what medications or supplements you’re taking all have an Read more
Oral Cancer Awareness Month
posted: Apr. 05, 2022.

Happy Oral Cancer Awareness Month! We know oral cancer can be kind of a scary topic, but it’s worth using this opportunity to learn about the disease and spread knowledge Read more
Avoiding Chrissy Teigen's 'Down the Drain' Episode and other Baby Teeth Misadventures
posted: Apr. 02, 2022.

It's an Instagram moment—holding in your hand your toddler's first lost baby tooth. Then, in all the excitement, you accidentally drop it down a drain. Now what do you do?Easy—if Read more
Why Is My Child Getting Cavities?
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.

We want our children to have every advantage, including oral health. That’s why you encourage your child to brush twice a day. You keep the sugary treats to a minimum. Read more
Dental Offices Hold to the Highest Standards to Protect Patients from Infection
posted: Mar. 23, 2022.

Our bodies wage a continuous war against enemies too small to be seen with the naked eye. If we’re healthy, our immune system will stop the vast majority of these Read more
Don’t Let Craze Lines Faze You
posted: Mar. 22, 2022.

You’re getting ready for a night out, or you’re checking to make sure you removed every bit of spinach after eating, or you’re practicing your best selfie smile . . Read more
St. Patrick's Day
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.

On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who Read more
3 Reasons for Why It's a Smart Move to Invest in Dental Implants
posted: Mar. 13, 2022.

When it comes to replacing a missing tooth, you have several options, including a removable partial denture or a fixed bridge. But the premier choice is “the new kid on Read more
Easing the Teething Blues
posted: Mar. 08, 2022.

Every moment of your baby’s first year of life is precious, since every day your child grows a little, develops new skills, and discovers new things. Most of it is Read more
Uncovering the Cause is the First Step to Relieving Tooth Sensitivity
posted: Mar. 03, 2022.

For one out of three Americans, a bite of ice cream or a sip of hot coffee can set off a sudden jolt of pain. Fortunately, there are ways to Read more