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Encourage Your Child to Stop Thumb Sucking by Age 4
posted: Jul. 22, 2021.
There's something universal about thumb sucking: nearly all babies do it, and nearly all parents worry about it. While most such worries are unfounded, you should be concerned if your Read more -
4 Important Facts About Gum Recession and What You can do About It
posted: Jul. 12, 2021.
While gum recession is a common occurrence related to aging, it’s not just an “old person’s disease.” It can happen to anyone, even someone with a relatively healthy mouth. And Read more -
Dental Treatment Depends on What's Really Causing Your Tooth Pain
posted: Jul. 02, 2021.
Not all toothaches are alike: Some are sharp and last only a second or two; others throb continuously. You might feel the pain in one tooth, or it could be Read more -
Here's How to Manage School Snacks and Your Child's Dental Health
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
Besides daily hygiene and regular dental visits, the best thing you can do for your kids' dental health is to see that they're eating a nutritious diet. And not just Read more -
Gum Recession Can Rob You of Your Smile and Your Dental Health Too
posted: Jun. 12, 2021.
If it seems like your teeth are getting longer as you get older, it's unlikely they're magically growing. More likely, your gums are shrinking or receding from your teeth. Besides Read more -
Changes Coming in the Use of Antibiotics in Dentistry
posted: Jun. 02, 2021.
In a little over a century, antibiotics have changed the face of healthcare. We no longer fear cholera, strep throat or even a small cut as our forebears did a Read more -
Transforming a Cleft Lip or Palate into a Beautiful Smile
posted: May 23, 2021.
One of the most common and anguish-filled birth defects is a cleft lip or palate (roof of the mouth). Not only do clefts disrupt the normality of a child’s facial Read more -
Stop White Spots Before They Appear While Wearing Braces
posted: May 13, 2021.
Braces can be a long, involved process, but gaining a more attractive smile and better oral health is worth it. Sometimes, though, braces can produce unintended short-term consequences.Brace brackets and Read more -
Here are a Few Options for Managing Dental Treatment Costs
posted: May 03, 2021.
In an ideal world, your family's dental needs would mesh seamlessly with the family budget. Alas, it's not always that way, and it can often be a head scratcher figuring Read more -
A Root Canal Can Stop Tooth Decay and Save Your Tooth
posted: Apr. 23, 2021.
Tooth decay can wreak more havoc than just producing cavities. It can work its way into the innermost parts of the tooth — the pulp and tiny passageways called root Read more -
Early Orthodontic Techniques Could Stop Growing Bite Problems
posted: Apr. 13, 2021.
The longer many health problems go on, the worse they become. Treating them as early as possible could stop or slow their development.That holds true for poor bites: while we Read more -
Knowing How the Mouth and Face Grow Can Improve Bite Treatment
posted: Apr. 03, 2021.
Correcting a bite problem involves more than applying braces. Orthodontists must consider a wide range of factors, including the type of bite problem involved, complications like impacted or missing teeth, Read more -
Avoid Permanent Tooth Alteration With No Prep Veneers
posted: Mar. 24, 2021.
Looking for an affordable way to beautify your smile? The answer could be dental veneers, thin wafers of porcelain bonded to the front of teeth to hide stains, chips or Read more -
Cone Beam Imaging Adds New Benefits to X-Ray Diagnostics
posted: Mar. 14, 2021.
Your dental care wouldn’t be the same without the use of x-rays. Finding and treating tooth decay and other diseases early is a key part of maintaining good dental health, Read more -
This Orthodontic Device Could Stop a Poor Bite From Developing
posted: Mar. 04, 2021.
“Orthodontic treatment” and “braces” almost seem like synonymous terms. But while braces certainly are orthodontic, it isn't the only tool in an orthodontist's toolkit.A good example is a device is Read more -
Look at Your Options for Saving a Tooth First Before Replacing it
posted: Feb. 22, 2021.
It's no exaggeration — dental implants have revolutionized teeth replacement. Life-like and durable, implants are the closest thing in design and function to a natural tooth.In fact, there's only one Read more
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