-
Success with Dental Implants Depends on Attention to Detail
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 24, 2016.
Dental implants are all the rage. And why not — not only are these tooth replacements life-like and highly functional, they have an amazing 95% ten-year success rate.
Some of
Read more
-
Simplify Your Toothpaste Purchase by Looking for These Ingredients
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 16, 2016.
The American marketplace usually offers us plenty of buying choices — sometimes it seems too many. A case in point: the toothpaste aisle at your local supermarket.
It can be
Read more
-
Follow These Common Sense Steps When Your Child has a Toothache
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 08, 2016.
A child's toothache is no fun for either the child or the parent. But if you're faced with this situation, don't panic — unless they have a fever or
Read more
-
Keep an Eye Out for Problems if Your Children Grind Their Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 30, 2016.
“What can I do about my child's teeth grinding habit?”
It's a common question we get from many concerned parents. Their exasperation involves more than having to wake every night
Read more
-
Don't Let an Eating Disorder Wreck Oral Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 22, 2016.
Eating disorders cause more than psychological harm. The binge-purge cycle of bulimia or the self-starvation patterns of anorexia can also injure the physical body, especially the mouth.
For example, nine
Read more
-
Extracting Certain Teeth can Boost Orthodontic Effectiveness
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 14, 2016.
We treat most malocclusions (bad bites) with braces or clear aligners. But not all malocclusions are alike — some can require extra procedures to achieve successful results.
One such example
Read more
-
Inflammation is a Key Element in Both Oral and Systemic Diseases
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 13, 2016.
Anybody can contract periodontal (gum) disease if they don't brush and floss every day. Inadequate hygiene allows a thin film of disease-causing bacteria and food particles called plaque to
Read more
-
Don't Let the Acid in Sports and Energy Drinks Ruin Your Tooth Enamel
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 05, 2016.
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 more
-
Your 'Smile Makeover' Should Uniquely Reflect You
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 28, 2016.
Teeth serve more than a utilitarian function, more than a means to bite or chew food. They're part of our identity and how we express ourselves — especially when
Read more
-
Take Your Dentures out at Night to Extend Their Usefulness
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 20, 2016.
There's no doubt about it — dentures have changed your life. Now you can eat and speak normally, and smile again with confidence. But if you're going to continue
Read more
-
Implants can Support a Total Tooth Replacement Restoration
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 12, 2016.
You may be familiar with a dental implant used to replace a single tooth — but implant technology can do much more. Implants can also support other restorations including
Read more
-
See Your new Look Before Dental Work with a 'Trial Smile'
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 04, 2016.
Digital computer technology has made a big impact on cosmetic dentistry. We can now simulate on a monitor display of your face how your new smile will appear after
Read more
-
Certain Mouth Rashes Don't Respond to Topical Steroid Treatments
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 26, 2016.
You've been treating a persistent rash around your mouth with medicated ointments, but it's not going away. The problem may be the ointment — it could actually be sustaining
Read more
-
Gum Recession Could Shorten the Life of Your Teeth
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 25, 2016.
Your teeth are meant to last a lifetime. Even with wear and tear from years of eating and biting they can continue to function properly and look attractive well
Read more
-
Lasers Adding New Precision and Efficiency to Root Canal Treatments
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 17, 2016.
Root canal treatments are an essential part of dental care — countless teeth with deep decay would be lost each year without it. Now, this traditional dental care procedure
Read more
-
RPDs Offer Another Tooth Replacement Option for those on a Tight Budget
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Sep. 09, 2016.
Durable as well as life-like, dental implants are by far the preferred method for replacing missing teeth. But they can be costly and, although not as much, so can
Read more