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Five Ways to Make Sure Your Dental Implants Succeed
Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 31, 2013.

Modern dental implants, sometimes called “your third set of teeth,” have revolutionized the practice of dentistry. As permanent replacements for missing teeth, dental implants are highly successful. A dental implant Read more
Second Thoughts on Tongue Piercing: Should You Remove Your Tongue Bolt?
Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 23, 2013.

It was one of those things that seemed like a good idea at the time. Maybe it was years ago, or maybe it was yesterday — at some point Read more
Preventing Early Childhood Cavities
Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 20, 2013.

When do you think is the earliest age that tooth decay can start? Would you be surprised to learn that the answer is… just two months! In spite of our Read more
Treating and Preventing Cracked Mouth Corners
Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 12, 2013.

You may be suffering from an uncomfortable cracking of the skin at the corners of the mouth. This condition is known as perleche (or angular cheilitis). From the French Read more
Tooth Trauma Doesn't Have to Mean Tooth Loss
Author: Anonymous posted: Dec. 04, 2013.

Tooth decay and other oral diseases aren’t the only dangers your teeth face — accidental injuries also pose a risk. Fortunately, much can be done to save injured teeth, Read more
That toothache may still be a problem, even if the pain is gone
Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 26, 2013.

You experience a painful toothache that lasts for a few days, but eventually the pain subsides. Since there's no longer any pain, there's no longer anything wrong with the Read more
Sports Injuries To Kids' Teeth
Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 18, 2013.

Your son has fallen and hit his face against a hard surface. Not only is he in pain but now there is also a chip missing from his front Read more
Five Facts About Toothpaste
Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 15, 2013.

Since the time of the ancient Egyptians, people have used mixtures of various substances in pursuit of a single goal: cleaning their teeth effectively. Today, even with a glut Read more
Cleaning Dental Implants: How to Protect Your Investment
Author: Anonymous posted: Nov. 07, 2013.

If you have a dental implant, you have already discovered how lifelike and comfortable this type of tooth-replacement option can be. In fact, you may not even really be Read more
Know the Causes and Treatments for Chronic Dry Mouth
Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 30, 2013.

You hardly notice the moist environment of your mouth — unless it becomes uncomfortably dry. Some instances of dry mouth are quite normal — when you first wake in Read more
Protect Your Enamel From the Damaging Effects of Acid
Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 22, 2013.

One of your teeth's best defenses against tooth decay is its hard, outer layer made of a mineral-rich substance known as enamel. This great protector, however, has an enemy Read more
Tooth Pain During Pressure Changes Could Be Warning of a Bigger Problem
Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 14, 2013.

People who fly or scuba dive know firsthand how changes in atmospheric pressure can affect the body: as minor as a popping in the ears, or as life-threatening as Read more
Making the Right Choices With Removable Partial Dentures
Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 11, 2013.

Removable partial dentures (RPDs) are a common replacement option for multiple lost teeth. However, they're not the best long-term option; in fact, one particular type of RPD could be Read more
Loose Dentures - No More
Author: Anonymous posted: Oct. 03, 2013.

The image of Grandma and Grandpa taking out their dentures every night and placing them in a glass of water by the bed is still a reality for a Read more
Root Planing Removes Dangerous Plaque and Tartar Your Tooth Brush Can't
Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 25, 2013.

While periodontal disease can take on a variety of forms, most are caused by a thin layer of bacterial plaque called biofilm. This layer of plaque will form every Read more
Advanced Periodontal Disease Requires an Aggressive Treatment Strategy
Author: Anonymous posted: Sep. 17, 2013.

Periodontics is a branch of dentistry that specializes in the supporting structures around the teeth, including the gums and bone, as well as the ligaments that join these structures Read more

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