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Don't Worry About Dental Amalgam: It's Safe for Treating Cavities
posted: Jul. 28, 2021.

Dental amalgam—also known as “silver fillings”—has been used for nearly a hundred years to treat cavities. There are several reasons why this mixture of metals has been the go-to material Read more
3 Orthodontic Options for Correcting Bad Bites
posted: Jul. 18, 2021.

Malocclusions (bad bites) may cause more than an appearance problem — with teeth and jaws not working together properly, you’re at higher risk for dental disease or accelerated tooth wear. Read more
Gum Disease Could be Making Other Diseases Worse
posted: Jul. 08, 2021.

Half of adults over age 30, and an astounding 70% over 65, have had some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Unchecked, a bacterial gum infection can spread into the supporting Read more
You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
posted: Jun. 28, 2021.

Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may have Read more
Antibiotics Before Implant Surgery Could Lower Infection Risk in Some People
posted: Jun. 18, 2021.

If you're considering dental implants, they'll need to be surgically placed in the jaw bone. But don't be alarmed — it's a relatively minor procedure that usually requires nothing more Read more
Untreated Gum Disease Could Cost You Your Implant
posted: Jun. 08, 2021.

Your teeth can take decades of daily biting and chewing and not miss a beat. But they do have a nemesis, dental disease, which can easily get the upper hand. Read more
What to Do About Your Child's Toothache Before Seeing the Dentist
posted: May 29, 2021.

If your child begins complaining of tooth pain without an accompanying fever or facial swelling, it’s likely not an emergency. Still, you should have us check it—and the sooner the Read more
AGT's Simon Cowell Updates His Smile With Veneers and So Can You!
posted: May 19, 2021.

It's been a rough year for all of us, but especially for Simon Cowell. The famous entrepreneur and brutally honest talent judge on American Idol and America's Got Talent underwent Read more
White Spots on Your Teeth After Braces May Be An Early Sign of Enamel Loss
posted: May 09, 2021.

After months of treatment we’ve removed your braces and your new smile emerges. Upon closer view, however, you notice a number of chalky white spots on your teeth.These pale areas Read more
No Need to Panic Over Thumb Sucking but Do Keep an Eye on It
posted: Apr. 29, 2021.

It's not out of the ordinary for your infant or toddler to suck their thumb. In fact, it's fairly universal and not much of a concern if it stops by Read more
Simple Procedure Could Reduce Biting the Inside of Your Mouth
posted: Apr. 19, 2021.

Somewhere between bites during a recent meal, the inside of your cheek found itself in the way of your teeth. You winced with pain at the resulting bite, and while Read more
How MLB Star Aaron Judge Changed His Smile and How You Can Too
posted: Apr. 09, 2021.

Between the final game of the World Series in late October and spring training in February, major league baseball players work on their skills preparing for the new season. Reporters Read more
Do Your Dentures and Mouth a Favor: Take Them Out at Night
posted: Mar. 30, 2021.

People who’ve lost all their teeth have benefitted from a solution that’s been around for generations: removable dentures. These appliances have helped millions of people chew and eat food, speak, Read more
3 Reasons You Should Consider Tooth Whitening
posted: Mar. 20, 2021.

White, translucent teeth are the hallmark of a beautiful smile. But with age or the foods we eat our teeth’s natural brightness can dim to a dingy yellow.If this is Read more
The Tale of the Toothworm
posted: Mar. 10, 2021.

Ever wonder just exactly what causes cavities? Once upon a time, “Toothworms” — miniscule, yet relentless pests — were thought to be responsible for this widespread malady. This belief persisted Read more
Renew Your Smile With Porcelain Veneers
posted: Mar. 04, 2021.

Here’s what you should know about getting dental veneers. Perhaps you’ve decided that 2021 is the year that you finally get the smile you know you deserve. Perhaps you’ve been doing Read more