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Tooth-Colored Fillings Provide a Viable Alternative to Dental Amalgam
posted: May 31, 2019.
For over a hundred years dental amalgam — a combination of silver, mercury, tin and other metals — has been an effective filling material for teeth damaged by decay. Read more -
Consider an Effective and Affordable RPD for Teeth Replacement
posted: May 21, 2019.
If you have a few missing teeth but can't afford dental implants or fixed bridgework, consider a removal partial denture (RPD). Although implants may be the superior choice aesthetically Read more -
Manage Your GERD Symptoms to Prevent Enamel Erosion
posted: May 11, 2019.
Most dental problems arise from tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. But they aren't the only source of danger to your teeth—gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) could be just as Read more -
How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
posted: May 01, 2019.
How many actresses have portrayed a neuroscientist on a wildly successful TV comedy while actually holding an advanced degree in neuroscience? As far as we know, exactly one: Mayim Read more -
Using Sinus Surgery to Stimulate Bone Growth for Implants
posted: Apr. 21, 2019.
For a predictable outcome, a dental implant should be placed as soon as the bone and gum tissues following a tooth extraction have healed. But what happens if the Read more -
Wisdom Teeth Warrant Close Watch to Avoid Future Health Issues
posted: Apr. 11, 2019.
As permanent teeth gradually replace primary (“baby”) teeth, most will come in by early adolescence. But the back third molars—the wisdom teeth—are often the last to the party, usually Read more -
'Tooth in One Day' Procedures Require Special Attention for Success
posted: Apr. 01, 2019.
You've seen the ads for obtaining a new tooth in one day with a dental implant. Those aren't exaggerated claims — you can leave the dental office the same Read more -
Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
posted: Mar. 22, 2019.
As the host of America's Funniest Home Videos on ABC TV, Alfonso Ribeiro has witnessed plenty of unintentional physical comedy…or, as he puts it in an interview with Dear Read more -
Increase Bone Mass for Dental Implants through Grafting
posted: Mar. 12, 2019.
Losing a tooth from disease or accident can be traumatic. The good news, though, is that it can be replaced with a life-like replica that restores your smile. One Read more -
A New Veneer with Minimal or No Tooth Alteration
posted: Mar. 02, 2019.
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 more -
Research Confirms: Dental Sealants Really Work!
posted: Feb. 19, 2019.
Have you heard about dental sealants? These preventive treatments have been available for many decades, and more and more children are taking advantage of them. The National Institutes of Read more -
Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
posted: Feb. 09, 2019.
The movie Bohemian Rhapsody celebrates the iconic rock band Queen and its legendary lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury. But when we see pictures of the flamboyant singer, many fans both Read more -
Porcelain Veneers Could Change Your Appearance for the Better
posted: Jan. 30, 2019.
We now have an amazing repertoire in dentistry to restore the look and function of damaged or missing teeth. From tooth-colored crowns to life-like dental implants, we can turn Read more -
3 Questions to Answer Before Your Smile Makeover
posted: Jan. 20, 2019.
Transforming your smile can be a huge undertaking. And while we have the technical skills, experience and understanding of aesthetics to perform a smile makeover, your input is just Read more -
3 Ways to Take the Jitters Out of Dental Visits
posted: Jan. 10, 2019.
Dental anxiety is a common problem: it’s estimated that one in two Americans admits to some level of nervousness about seeing the dentist. On the extreme side of this Read more -
Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
posted: Dec. 31, 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