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How to Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy During Pregnancy
posted: Jul 03, 2019.
While pregnancy is an exciting time for expectant mothers, it can pose extra health challenges. This is especially true regarding dental health.Because of hormonal changes that naturally occur during pregnancy, Read more -
Transform Your Smile and Dental Health by Correcting Your Bad Bite
posted: Jun 23, 2019.
When planning for your new smile, we look at more than the condition of individual teeth. We also step back for the bigger “bite” picture: how do the teeth look Read more -
Protecting Primary Teeth from Decay Helps Ensure Future Dental Health
posted: Jun 13, 2019.
A baby’s teeth begin coming in just a few months after birth—first one or two in the front, and then gradually the rest of them over the next couple of Read more -
Primary Teeth are Critical to Future Dental Health and Worth Preserving
posted: Jun 03, 2019.
Ask any kid and they'll tell you just how valuable "baby" teeth really are—out of the mouth, of course, and under their pillow awaiting a transaction with the Tooth Fairy. Read more -
Simple Steps to Follow if Your Child has a Toothache
posted: May 24, 2019.
"Mom, my tooth hurts" isn't something you look forward to hearing your child say. But tooth pain is as common as other childhood ailments, so you may have to face Read more -
Thumb Sucking One of Many Factors to Consider When Treating a Poor Bite
posted: May 14, 2019.
It’s true — thumb sucking beyond age 4 can cause bite problems for permanent teeth. But prolonged thumb sucking is just one of a number of possible contributing factors for Read more -
Reduce Your Risk of Oral Cancer with a Healthy Diet
posted: May 04, 2019.
There are a number of lifestyle changes you can make if you want to reduce your risk of oral cancer, with quitting a tobacco habit at the top of the Read more -
Dental Care Early in Life can Impact Oral Health in our Later Years
posted: Apr 24, 2019.
Our bodies are constantly changing as we age. Although the most rapid development occurs during childhood and adolescence, our bones, soft tissue and bodily systems will continue to change, even Read more -
Bone Loss at the Roots can Put Your Tooth in Danger of Loss
posted: Apr 14, 2019.
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 and Read more -
Stress and Nighttime Teeth Grinding
posted: Apr 04, 2019.
April is National Stress Awareness Month. But what does stress have to do with dentistry? According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, if you have a Type A personality Read more -
Patients with HIV Must Pay Close Attention to Their Oral Health
posted: Mar 25, 2019.
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) jolted our collective consciousness in the 1980s. The deadly disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) had no known cure and, at the time, Read more -
Six Ways Saliva Helps Your Mouth and Body Stay Healthy
posted: Mar 14, 2019.
While it doesn’t garner the star power of blood, saliva is still an important bodily fluid. A true multi-tasker, saliva contributes in many ways to the function and health of Read more -
3 Things You Should Know About Teeth Grinding
posted: Mar 04, 2019.
Do you grind your teeth? If you're not sure, ask your family—sometimes the sound of teeth grinding against teeth might make enough noise to be keeping them up at night. Read more -
Do Your Dentures and Mouth a Favor: Take Them Out at Night
posted: Feb 22, 2019.
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 -
Chronic Dry Mouth Could Increase Your Risk for Dental Disease
posted: Feb 12, 2019.
When your mouth is dry, you know it: that sticky, uncomfortable feeling when you first wake up or when you're thirsty. Fortunately, it usually goes away after you eat or Read more -
You May Need Your Dentist's Help Easing the Pain of Severe Canker Sores
posted: Feb 02, 2019.
Canker sores, known medically as aphthous ulcers, are fairly common among people. Lasting for about a week or so, these mouth sores are usually more irritating than painful. But about Read more