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IV Sedation can help Relax Patients with Acute Dental Visit Anxiety
posted: Mar. 23, 2020.
Did you know 50% of people admit to some form of anxiety visiting the dentist, with roughly 1 in 6 avoiding dental care altogether because of it? To ease Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Instill in Your Child the Daily Habit of Brushing and Flossing
posted: Mar. 13, 2020.
There are a lot of things we do without much conscious thought — habits we've developed over time. Some habits help streamline our lives for the good; others, though, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
NHL Iron Man Keith Yandle Suffers Dental Trauma on Ice
posted: Mar. 03, 2020.
Professional Hockey player Keith Yandle is the current NHL “iron man”—that is, he has earned the distinction of playing in the most consecutive games. On November 23, Yandle was Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A New Veneer with Minimal or No Tooth Alteration
posted: Feb. 22, 2020.
Dental veneers, thin layers of porcelain bonded to chipped, stained or slightly crooked teeth, are an effective and affordable way to transform your smile. Their color, translucence and shape Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Improve Your Brushing and Flossing Techniques for a Healthier Mouth
posted: Feb. 12, 2020.
Five minutes a day: That’s all it takes to do something that could change your life. It may not seem like a lot of time, but it’s one of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
You Don't Have to Live With Uncomfortable Cracked Mouth Corners
posted: Feb. 02, 2020.
While a relatively minor health issue, cracked mouth corners (medically known as angular cheilitis) can certainly be irritating. Fortunately, you don't have to live with it—we can help reduce Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
posted: Jan. 23, 2020.
Basketball isn't a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Follow the Fast-Food Lead: Cut Back Sodas in Your Child's Diet
posted: Jan. 13, 2020.
You can find some version of the ever popular kids’ meal at most major fast-food restaurants. It’s a neat little package: child’s size portions of burgers, chicken nuggets or Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Do You Have Adequate Bone to Support an Implant?
posted: Jan. 03, 2020.
Besides their life-likeness, implants are also prized for their high success rate. More than ninety-five percent of implants continue to function effectively after ten years. Implants’ advanced technology explains some Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Why the Treatment Model for Your Jaw Joint Disorder Matters
posted: Dec. 24, 2019.
Your temporomandibular joints (TMJ), located where your lower jaw meets the skull, play an essential role in nearly every mouth function. It’s nearly impossible to eat or speak without Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Miley Cyrus's Little Secret: Straightening Her Smile With Lingual Braces
posted: Dec. 14, 2019.
Miley Cyrus's rise to fame began when she was cast in the Disney series Hannah Montana. She played the title character, Hannah Montana, a famous singing star hiding her Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Don't Worry About Dental Amalgam: It's Safe for Treating Cavities
posted: Dec. 04, 2019.
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 Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Advances in Porcelain Veneers Improve Both Strength and Appearance
posted: Nov. 24, 2019.
One of the best restorative options for slightly deformed, misaligned or stained teeth is a porcelain veneer. Composed of thin, laminated layers of dental material, the veneer is bonded Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Seek Coordinated Treatment If You Have Both TMD and Fibromyalgia
posted: Nov. 14, 2019.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that produces widespread pain and stiffness in the muscles and joints. The pain, muscle spasms and tingling it causes can disrupt sleep, alter moods Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The Real Truth Behind Ed Helms' Missing Tooth in "The Hangover"
posted: Nov. 04, 2019.
Ed Helms is best known for his role as the self-absorbed, Ivy League sales rep, Andy Bernard, on television's The Office. But to millions of fans he's also Stu, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
To Extract or not Extract? The Big Decision About Your Child's Wisdom Teeth
posted: Oct. 25, 2019.
Your child's permanent teeth come in gradually, starting just as they begin losing their primary ("baby") teeth and not ending until late adolescence or early adulthood. That's when the Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures