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Inform Your Dentist if You're Taking Blood Thinners
Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 13, 2015.

Dental work isn’t performed in a vacuum — the state of your general health can have an impact on procedures and vice-versa. This is especially true if you’re taking Read more
A Healthy Diet Could Lower Your Risk of Oral Cancer
Author: Anonymous posted: Aug. 05, 2015.

Good nutrition is vital for maintaining health and preventing disease, especially for your mouth. A diet rich in whole foods — fresh fruits and vegetables, protein and dairy products Read more
Clicking Jaw: When Should You Be Concerned?
Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 28, 2015.

Have you noticed a clicking, popping, or grating sound when you open or close your jaw? As many as 36 million U.S. adults experience this phenomenon in one or Read more
Taking the Dread Out of Dental Visits
Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 20, 2015.

We always look forward to seeing our patients, but not all of you look forward to seeing us! If you’re one of them, don’t worry — we don’t take Read more
Treating Gum Abscesses and the Underlying Gum Disease
Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 19, 2015.

If you have periodontal (gum) disease, you’ve no doubt experienced red and swollen gums. If, however, you notice an especially inflamed area next to a tooth, you may have Read more
Teeth Whitening: Know Your Options
Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 11, 2015.

There are many reasons why teeth may need a whitening treatment to achieve an appealing brightness: what we eat and drink, natural aging, genetics, and the lack of dedication Read more
Cleaning Around Implants Crucial to Protecting Them from Loss
Author: Anonymous posted: Jul. 03, 2015.

Unlike the natural tooth it replaces, a dental implant is impervious to decay. But don’t think that means you can relax your oral hygiene habits — even though the Read more
Replacing a Back Tooth May Help You Avoid Future Dental Problems
Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 25, 2015.

Considering the costs, many people view replacing a back tooth as less important than a more visible front tooth. They’re rarely seen, so who will notice? You might, eventually. A Read more
Although Rare, Allergic Reactions to the Metal in Implants Could be a Concern
Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 17, 2015.

You’re considering dental implants and you’ve done your homework: you know they’re considered the best tooth replacements available prized for durability and life-likeness. But you do have one concern Read more
Topical Fluoride can Enhance Your Child's Dental Care
Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 09, 2015.

More than likely your child already receives fluoride from your drinking water or toothpaste. So, is it really necessary for them to receive topical fluoride during their regular office Read more
Improving a 'Gummy Smile' Depends on its Cause
Author: Anonymous posted: Jun. 02, 2015.

A “gummy” smile, in which the upper gums are too prominent, is a common condition. There are several causes for gummy smiles — determining which one is the first Read more
The Time Interval to Replant a Knocked Out Tooth Can Affect its Longevity
Author: Anonymous posted: May 25, 2015.

Contrary to what you might think, a knocked out tooth doesn’t inevitably mean tooth loss. Time is of the essence — the shorter the interval between injury and replanting Read more
Using Sinus Surgery to Stimulate Bone Growth for Implants
Author: Anonymous posted: May 24, 2015.

For a predictable outcome, a dental implant should be placed as soon as the bone and gum tissues following a tooth extraction have healed. But what happens if the Read more
Royal Treatment for a Damaged Tooth
Author: Anonymous posted: May 16, 2015.

If your tooth sustains damage that compromises its structure — typically through decay or trauma — you have several options depending on the extent of the damage: One of Read more
Limit Sugar in Your Diet for Better Oral and General Health
Author: Anonymous posted: May 08, 2015.

Even after decades emphasizing oral hygiene and supplemental fluoride to fight dental disease, we’re now seeing an increase in tooth decay, especially among children. What’s causing this alarming trend? Many Read more
The Elements of a Beautiful Smile
Author: Anonymous posted: Apr. 30, 2015.

Humans naturally react with pleasure to a beautiful smile. Starting with our mother's joy at seeing our first smile, we have learned throughout our lives that a smile is Read more

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