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Bone Loss at the Roots can Put Your Tooth in Danger of Loss
posted: Apr. 22, 2018.

There’s more to teeth than meets the eye. Hidden beneath the visible crown are the tooth’s roots set within the jawbone, secured and protected by the gums from bacteria Read more
Crown Lengthening Helps us Treat Hard to Reach Cavities
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.

While we often associate tooth decay with cavities forming in a tooth’s visible or biting surfaces, the occurrence of this all too common disease isn’t limited to those areas. Read more
Replacing a Tooth or Saving it - Which Should you do?
posted: Mar. 28, 2018.

Over a lifetime, teeth can endure temperatures ranging from freezing to near boiling, biting forces of as much as 150 pounds per square inch and a hostile environment teeming Read more
Kris Dunn Is the Latest NBA Player to Injure His Teeth on the Court
posted: Mar. 13, 2018.

For lots of sports fans, March is the month to get caught up in basketball “madness.” But many people forget that basketball—whether it's played on a school court or Read more
Watch What Carbs You Eat to Reduce Your Risk of Further Gum Disease
posted: Feb. 26, 2018.

If you’ve had issues with periodontal (gum) disease, no doubt a few things have changed for you. You may be seeing us for dental cleanings and checkups more frequently Read more
February Focuses on Children's Dental Health
posted: Feb. 18, 2018.

The month of February gets its name from the ancient spring cleansing ritual called “Februa.” So perhaps it’s appropriate that February is now celebrated as National Children’s Dental Health Read more
3 Reasons Why Smoking Doesn't Mix with Dental Implants
posted: Feb. 03, 2018.

If you smoke, you know better than anyone how a hard a habit it is to kick. If you want to quit, it helps to have a motivating reason—like Read more
Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
posted: Jan. 19, 2018.

At the first-ever Players Weekend in August 2017, Major League Baseball players wore jerseys with their nicknames on the back. One player — Cleveland Indians shortstop, Francisco Lindor — Read more
Boost Your Overall Health by Reducing Gum Inflammation
posted: Jan. 04, 2018.

The human body’s immune system has amazing defensive capabilities. Without it a common cold or small wound could turn deadly. One of the more important processes of the immune system Read more
Living with HIV includes Keeping a Close Watch on Your Oral Health
posted: Dec. 20, 2017.

We’ve come a long way since the early 1980s when we first identified the HIV virus. Although approximately 35 million people worldwide (including a million Americans) now have the Read more
Certain People may Benefit from Antibiotics Before Implant Surgery
posted: Dec. 05, 2017.

Dental implants are considered today’s premier method for restoring missing teeth. Obtaining an implant, though, is often a long process and the implants themselves must be surgically placed within Read more
(Don't) Break It Like Beckham
posted: Nov. 20, 2017.

During his former career as a professional footballer (that's a soccer star to U.S. sports fans) David Beckham was known for his skill at “bending” a soccer ball. His Read more
Understanding the Aging Process Leads to More Effective Orthodontics
posted: Nov. 12, 2017.

If you’ve ever looked at younger photos of yourself, you’re sure to notice differences with your present appearance. Of course, your basic features might appear much the same. But Read more
Bone, Gums and Implants - Keeping a Healthy Balance for a Beautiful Smile
posted: Oct. 28, 2017.

Restoring a smile with implants involves more than the surgical procedure itself. We must also take into consideration the quality of the bone they’re placed into and the gums Read more
Reduce Future Bite Problems with These Innovative Techniques
posted: Oct. 13, 2017.

When you think orthodontics, you may instantly picture braces or clear aligners worn by teenagers or adults. But there’s more to orthodontics than correcting fully developed malocclusions (poor bites). Read more
Why
posted: Sep. 28, 2017.

Mayim Bialik has spent a good part of her life in front of TV cameras: first as the child star of the hit comedy series Blossom, and more recently Read more

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