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Don't Worry About Dental Amalgam: It's Safe for Treating Cavities
posted: Jan. 19, 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 -
4 Things you Should do if Your Child Complains of a Toothache
posted: Jan. 09, 2021.
If your child has a toothache, there’s good news — and not so good news. The good news is the pain rarely indicates an emergency. On the downside, though, it Read more -
Did You Know? February Is National Children's Dental Health Month!
posted: Dec. 30, 2020.
Every February, the American Dental Association sponsors a campaign called National Children’s Dental Health Month. The purpose of this operation is to raise awareness about how important it is to Read more -
Even Celebrities Have Accidents: See What They Do to Restore Their Chipped Teeth
posted: Dec. 20, 2020.
Chipped a tooth? Don't beat yourself up—this type of dental injury is quite common. In fact, you probably have a favorite celebrity who has chipped one or more of their Read more -
Getting a 'New Tooth in One Day' Will Depend on Your Bone Health
posted: Dec. 10, 2020.
If you've thought the ads for a “new tooth in one day” seemed too good to be true, we have…sort of good news. You can get a new “tooth” in Read more -
Your Dental Care Efforts are Just as Important as Your Dentist's
posted: Nov. 30, 2020.
If you’re seeing your dentist regularly, that’s great. But if that’s all you’re doing to stay ahead of dental disease, it’s not enough. In fact, what you do daily to Read more -
The Parent-Dentist Partnership: Establishing Better Oral Health for Your Child
posted: Nov. 20, 2020.
As a parent, the task of guiding your children through their physical, mental and social development can sometimes seem overwhelming. That doesn’t have to be the case with their dental Read more -
Supermodel Ashley Graham's Unpleasant Dental Encounter With a Frozen Cookie
posted: Nov. 10, 2020.
Ashley Graham has a beautiful and valuable smile—an important asset to her bustling career as a plus-size model and television host. But she recently revealed on Instagram a “confrontation” between Read more -
Persistent Jaw Pain After an Injury Needs Immediate Attention
posted: Oct. 31, 2020.
Accidents happen. And if an accident causes an injury to your jaws or surrounding facial area, it could result in serious damage. Without prompt treatment, that damage could be permanent.You’ll Read more -
Artificial Sweeteners Could Help You Reduce the Risk of Dental Disease
posted: Oct. 21, 2020.
We’re all familiar with “naughty” and “nice” lists for food: “nice” items are beneficial or at least harmless; on the other hand, those on the “naughty” list are not and Read more -
High Tech Dentistry: How Do We Use a CAT Scan?
posted: Oct. 11, 2020.
The CAT scan is a relatively recent technique in dentistry, used to get an image of what’s happening deep within your jaws. You may be wondering what a CAT scan Read more -
Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen: A Celebrity Couple's Secrets for a Beautiful Smile
posted: Oct. 01, 2020.
Love at first sight—it's an endearing notion found in movies and novels, but perhaps we're a little skeptical about it happening in real life. Then again, maybe it does once Read more -
Don't Forget Hidden Fluoride Sources Your Family Could be Ingesting
posted: Sep. 21, 2020.
In the last half century, fluoride has become an effective weapon against tooth decay. The naturally occurring mineral helps strengthen enamel, the teeth's hard, protective cover.Although it's safe for consumption Read more -
We may Need to Build up the Bone in Your Jaw before Implants
posted: Sep. 11, 2020.
Dental implant technology has advanced at such an astounding rate in recent years that you can now walk into a dentist's office with a problem tooth and out the same Read more -
Not Your Granddad's Dental Care: the New Approach to Tooth Decay Treatment
posted: Sep. 01, 2020.
More than likely your great-grandparents, grandparents and even your parents had a common dental experience: when one of their teeth developed a cavity, their dentist removed the decayed portion (and Read more -
Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
posted: Aug. 22, 2020.
Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates knows how important it is to present your best face to the world — and one of the most important features of that face is Read more