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Acid Attack!
posted: May 21, 2021.
Tooth enamel is like armor for your teeth. Though it is the hardest substance in your body, it is not invulnerable. Everyone is at risk, but teens and young adults Read more -
Changes to PreMedication for Joint Replacement
posted: May 15, 2021.
If you have a hip replacement or knee replacement, you may find that there are some changes to the recommendations for taking antibiotics prior to your dental appointments compared to Read more -
As Antetokounmpo Knows, Even an NBA Star Can Be Sidelined by a Toothache
posted: May 13, 2021.
The NBA's reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo may seem unstoppable, but he proved no match for a troubled tooth. Antetokounmpo, the self-proclaimed “Greek Freak,” missed one of the final three Read more -
Don't Wait Until It Hurts!
posted: May 08, 2021.
“I’ll go to the dentist when the tooth hurts,” (or the variation “when my tooth bothers me”)—how many times have you heard this, or perhaps even said it? Do you Read more -
Sedation Can Help an Anxious Child Relax During Dental Treatment
posted: May 03, 2021.
There are different ways to ease a child's potential nervousness with dental visits, like starting those visits around their first birthday or seeing a pediatric dentist who specializes in Read more -
Do I Need A Crown?
posted: May 01, 2021.
My dentist recommended I have a crown. Do I have any other options? Let’s first look at what a crown is. A crown covers all the sides and the chewing surface Read more -
Dental Cavities: A Common Chronic Disease in the US
posted: Apr. 24, 2021.
Dental cavities are one of the most common chronic diseases in the United States. It is the process where bacteria in your mouth use refined carbohydrates (particularly sucrose) and produce Read more -
Here's Why X-Rays are a Safe Practice With Children
posted: Apr. 23, 2021.
X-rays are so interwoven into dental care that we often don't think twice about them. Even so, we shouldn't take this invisible form of radiation lightly—regular exposure at high Read more -
Fighting Tooth (And Nail) For Your Mental And Physical Abilities Later In Life
posted: Apr. 18, 2021.
“Fighting Tooth and Nail” is a phrase that has several meanings. I prefer the ones that indicate using all your resources to get something you want or to use every Read more -
Suggested Treatment for Sensitive Teeth
posted: Apr. 14, 2021.
Are you one of the approximately 10 million people who have sensitive teeth? The sensitivity often comes from the dentin of your tooth. The dentin is a layer that lies Read more -
See Your Dentist ASAP If You Have a Loose Permanent Tooth
posted: Apr. 13, 2021.
Unless you're 6 years old and on speed dial with the Tooth Fairy, a loose tooth isn't a good feeling. It's also a sign something is wrong in your Read more -
Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles
posted: Apr. 03, 2021.
Is a “teeth crush” a thing? According to a recent confession by Lucy Hale, it is. Hale, who has played Aria Montgomery for seven seasons on the hit TV Read more -
Hop Away From Tooth Decay This Easter!
posted: Mar. 29, 2021.
Easter will be hippity-hopping our way soon, bringing with it Easter baskets loaded with lots of sugar filled treats--and the potential for tooth decay! What steps can you take to Read more -
4 Things You Can Do To Reduce Chronic Dry Mouth
posted: Mar. 24, 2021.
Have you ever woken up in the morning and felt like your mouth was filled with cotton? We've all had bouts of occasional dry mouth, but the unpleasantness usually Read more -
Toothache Help--Fact or Fiction?
posted: Mar. 19, 2021.
If you’ve ever been unlucky enough to have a toothache, you know that the pain is horrible, and most remedies don’t really help. Many folklore remedies circulate, but is there Read more -
Why "I just want a cleaning" isn't always an option
posted: Mar. 14, 2021.
We get many calls asking for "just a cleaning". But did you know there are different types of teeth cleaning depending on your level of dental health? All teeth cleanings are Read more