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Don't Ignore Tooth Pain - You May Need a Root Canal
posted: May 19, 2022.

Tooth decay is one of the most common diseases in the world, nearly as prevalent as the common cold. It’s also one of the two major dental diseases—the other being Read more
5 Things to Get Your Child's Oral Health on the Right Track
posted: May 09, 2022.

Boosting your child's oral health and development should start early—even before their first tooth comes in! Getting off to the right start will pay dividends well into their adult years.Here Read more
Sealants Could Protect Your Child's Teeth From Future Problems
posted: Apr. 29, 2022.

Teeth lost to tooth decay can have devastating consequences for a child’s dental health. Not only can it disrupt their current nutrition, speech and social interaction, it can also skew Read more
These Popular Drinks Could Put Your Enamel in Danger of Erosion
posted: Apr. 19, 2022.

Tooth enamel, to play on a phrase from Shakespeare, is made of “sterner stuff.” The strongest substance in the body, enamel can take years of biting and chewing and keep Read more
Finding Relief From This Painful Facial Nerve Disorder
posted: Apr. 09, 2022.

What started as an occasional twinge in your cheeks has now escalated to moments of excruciating pain. Worst of all, you're in the dark about why you're having these severe Read more
Treating Tooth Sensitivity Depends on Its Cause
posted: Mar. 30, 2022.

A scoop of ice cream is one of life's little pleasures. But for one in three Americans, it could be something altogether different—an excruciating pain when cold ice cream meets teeth. Read more
Plagued by Mysterious Mouth Ulcers?
posted: Mar. 20, 2022.

Do you ever get sores in your mouth that seem to appear for no reason and then disappear just as mysteriously? Chances are they’re aphthous ulcers — better known as Read more
While Treating Dental Disease, Protecting Good Bacteria is a High Priority
posted: Mar. 10, 2022.

You can't rid your body of the trillions of bacteria that inhabit it—nor would you want to. Many of the thousands of species taking up residence in and around you Read more
Artificial Sweeteners can Boost your Dental Health
posted: Feb. 28, 2022.

The market for sugar alternatives has grown exponentially since saccharin was accidentally discovered in 1878. Today, saccharin has been joined by other FDA-approved zero-calorie artificial sweeteners, including aspartame (“Equal®” or Read more
Not Enough Bone Support for an Implant? Here's a Way to Rebuild It
posted: Feb. 18, 2022.

Due to financial circumstances, people often have a lost tooth restored with a removable partial denture, an effective appliance that restores function and a degree of aesthetic appearance. Later, though, Read more
Reducing Inflammation Could Benefit Your Mouth and Your Heart
posted: Feb. 08, 2022.

February is all about hearts—and not just on Valentine's Day. It's also American Heart Month, when healthcare professionals focus attention on this life-essential organ. Dentists are among those providers, and Read more
How to Maximize Your Child's Dental Health Potential
posted: Jan. 29, 2022.

There’s a potential threat lurking in your young child’s mouth—tooth decay. This destructive disease can not only rob them of teeth now, it could also impact their dental health long Read more
Addressing Risk Factors: Taking the Fight Against Tooth Decay to a New Level
posted: Jan. 19, 2022.

Tooth decay is more prevalent than diseases like cancer, heart disease or influenza. It doesn't have to be—brushing with fluoride toothpaste, flossing, less dietary sugar and regular dental cleanings can Read more
Treatment Options to Keep Stress From Causing Dental Problems
posted: Jan. 09, 2022.

Chronic stress can cause any number of physical problems like back pain, insomnia or stomach ulcers. In the mouth, it can also be the cause of teeth grinding or clenching Read more
4 Things You Can Do To Reduce Chronic Dry Mouth
posted: Dec. 30, 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 goes Read more