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Conscious Sedation can Help Ease Your Child's Dental Visit Anxiety
posted: Jan. 12, 2021.
The best way to prevent dental visit anxiety in your children is start those visits around their first birthday, and continue with them through childhood. Age One visits are the Read more -
3 Reasons Why Treating Cavities Is Becoming More Effective
posted: Jan. 02, 2021.
If you've ever had a run-in with cavities, you know the drill (no pun intended): After getting a local anesthetic for pain, the dentist removes any decayed dental tissue, as Read more -
Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
posted: Dec. 23, 2020.
The movie Bohemian Rhapsody celebrates the iconic rock band Queen and its legendary lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury. But when we see pictures of the flamboyant singer, many fans both old Read more -
Extracting Wisdom Teeth Now May Prevent Dental Problems Later
posted: Dec. 13, 2020.
The reason for extracting a tooth may be all too obvious — the tooth is too decayed or damaged to attempt saving. The reason for extracting a wisdom tooth, on Read more -
Two Major Causes for Implant Failure and How You Can Prevent Them
posted: Dec. 03, 2020.
Dental implants are a reliable way to replace teeth. More than 95% of implants survive ten years after their installation, and many of these could conceivably continue for decades.But that Read more -
FAQs: Keeping Your Mouth Healthy After Gum Disease Treatment
posted: Nov. 23, 2020.
Surgical treatment for periodontal (gum) disease can go a long way toward restoring your mouth to good health; however, it does not change your susceptibility to the disease. That’s why Read more -
Van Halen's Passing Reminds Us of the Dangers of Oral Cancer and How to Help Prevent It
posted: Nov. 13, 2020.
Fans everywhere were recently saddened by the news of musical legend Eddie Van Halen's death. Co-founder and lead guitarist for the iconic rock group Van Halen, the 65-year-old superstar passed Read more -
4 Areas Deserving Attention as You Protect Your Teeth for a Lifetime
posted: Nov. 03, 2020.
Thousands of years ago, our ancestors could only expect to live between 30 and 40 years. But steady improvements in lifestyle and medical care have increased human life expectancy to Read more -
Behavioral Therapy Could Reduce a Child's Dental Anxiety Without Drugs
posted: Oct. 24, 2020.
It’s common for kids to be less than enthusiastic about visiting the dentist. For some, though, it’s even more of a challenge: A child with extreme anxiety and fear during Read more -
Some Patients Might Need Antibiotics Before Routine Dental Work
posted: Oct. 14, 2020.
Office cleanings and other minor procedures are a routine part of regular dental care. For some people, though, a routine visit could put them at slight risk for a serious Read more -
Jimmy Fallon's Daughter Loses a Tooth on National Television
posted: Oct. 04, 2020.
Even though coronavirus lockdowns have prevented TV hosts from taping live shows, they're still giving us something to watch via virtual interviews. In the process, we're given occasional glimpses into Read more -
Include Limitations on Sugar in Your Tooth Decay Prevention Strategy
posted: Sep. 24, 2020.
We’ve waged war for decades against tooth decay through oral hygiene and the increasing use of fluoride, nature’s “super weapon” against this disease. And yet, tooth decay remains a significant Read more -
Follow These Tips for a Safe and Effective Tooth Whitening Experience
posted: Sep. 14, 2020.
Achieving a whiter, more attractive smile isn't difficult—in fact, you can do it yourself. But you might be leery about the safety of products you may find at your retail Read more -
Your Dentist Could Help You Overcome Sleep Apnea
posted: Sep. 04, 2020.
A full night's sleep isn't a luxury—we all need it for a healthy mind and body. But 50-70 million people in the U.S. aren't getting enough sleep because of a Read more -
Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
posted: Aug. 25, 2020.
Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed tooth Read more -
3 Areas to Watch to Avoid Excessive Tooth Wear
posted: Aug. 15, 2020.
Just like other parts of your physical body, teeth naturally wear as we get older. Just the effect from chewing during hundreds of thousands of meals in a lifetime can Read more