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June 28, 2022
There’s a Quick Fix For That Irritating Mouth Sore You Keep Biting
As the old Fifties song goes, “Little things mean a lot.” They can also be the most irritating,...
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June 27, 2022
Root Canal Retreatment
Most of the time, root canal therapy is effective at permanently relieving tooth pain and halting infection of...
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June 27, 2022
How to Treat the Problem of Teeth that Never Developed
About one-quarter of people have teeth that never developed. While most of these congenitally missing teeth are wisdom...
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June 26, 2022
Facial Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery
When you were a youngster, did you ever get a black eye, chip a tooth or bruise your...
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June 25, 2022
Preventive Dentistry
You’ve no doubt heard it said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In...
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June 24, 2022
Crowns & Bridgework
Dentistry is an art as well as a science; dental crowns offer a perfect example of this. A...
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Cosmetic Procedures

June 24, 2022
Crowns & Bridgework
Dentistry is an art as well as a science; dental crowns offer a perfect example of this. A...
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June 10, 2022
Cosmetic Tooth Bonding
We are proud of the ways in which dentistry can restore broken or decayed teeth to full beauty...
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May 9, 2022
Smile Makeover
Smiling with confidence makes you feel great. A beautiful smile is also an important social and professional asset....
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May 5, 2022
Inlays & Onlays
There are times when a tooth suffers damage (from decay, for example) that is too extensive to be...
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May 1, 2022
Tooth-Colored Fillings
If you could have fillings that matched the natural color of your teeth so well that nobody could...
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April 28, 2022
Porcelain Veneers
What makes a smile beautiful? That’s a complex question, but some qualities of a lovely smile are immediately...
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Endodontics

June 27, 2022
Root Canal Retreatment
Most of the time, root canal therapy is effective at permanently relieving tooth pain and halting infection of...
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June 9, 2022
Root Canal Treatment for Children
Root canal treatment is a safe and effective way to stop many kinds of tooth pain, and to...
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May 7, 2022
Root Canal Surgery (Apicoectomy)
Occasionally, root canal treatment proves unsuccessful at resolving an infection in the tissues near a tooth’s roots. That’s...
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April 8, 2022
Root Canal Treatment
Root canal treatment — also called endodontics (“endo” – inside, “dont” – tooth) — is a set of...
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April 7, 2022
Root Canal Treatment FAQs
If you have been told you need root canal treatment, you may be feeling a bit nervous. Not...
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March 29, 2022
Cracked Teeth
Firmly anchored in your jaw and protected by an outer coating of tough enamel, your teeth are remarkably...
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Orthodontics

June 11, 2022
Orthodontic FAQs
What do orthodontists do? Orthodontists are dental specialists who diagnose and treat problems with the position, alignment or...
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May 6, 2022
Adult Orthodontic Treatment
There are more and more adult orthodontic patients these days, and it’s not hard to figure out why....
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April 14, 2022
Brushing & Flossing with Braces
You know how important it is to brush and floss properly when you’re wearing braces — but what’s...
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January 30, 2022
Post-Orthodontic Care
One day in the not-too-distant future, your braces will come off. In a few moments, you’ll be free...
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January 13, 2022
Invisalign for Teens
There’s a new technology that’s (literally) putting a smile on plenty of young faces: A system of clear,...
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January 6, 2022
Invisalign for Adults
When you hear the word “orthodontics,” what comes to mind? Probably a young teenager whose teeth are covered...
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Dental Implants

May 16, 2022
Bone Grafting
Replacement teeth supported by dental implants function so well and last so long because, like natural teeth, they...
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May 1, 2022
Fixed Dentures
If you have lost an entire arch of teeth (top and/or bottom), or are soon to have your...
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March 24, 2022
Dental Implants FAQs
What are dental implants? Dental implants are small titanium posts that replace the roots of missing teeth (View...
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March 3, 2022
Top Reasons to Choose Dental Implants
The dental implant is today’s state-of-the-art tooth replacement method. It consists of a very small titanium post (the...
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January 22, 2022
Hidden Consequences of Losing Teeth
If you have lost any of your teeth, you no doubt realize there are consequences to living without...
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Oral Hygiene & Oral Health

June 25, 2022
Preventive Dentistry
You’ve no doubt heard it said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In...
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June 6, 2022
Diabetes & Oral Health
Diabetes is a group of chronic inflammatory diseases that affect the body’s ability to process sugar. If you...
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April 30, 2022
How To Brush
If you’re like most people, you probably learned how to brush as a child… and chances are, you...
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April 30, 2022
How To Floss
You always brush twice a day, avoid sugary snacks between meals, and go to the dentist regularly. Do...
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April 25, 2022
Oral Piercings
At the present time, oral piercings such as tongue bolts, cheek studs, and lip rings seem to be...
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April 15, 2022
Professional Teeth Cleanings
Even if you brush and floss your teeth faithfully, it is important that you have your teeth professionally...
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Dental Technologies

June 22, 2022
Same-Day Crowns (CAD/CAM)
A tooth that has been structurally damaged by decay or trauma sometimes needs to be crowned or “capped”...
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June 18, 2022
Anesthesia Wand
If you’ve ever had needle phobia, you might like to learn about a new technology referred to as...
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May 27, 2022
Air Abrasion
In the future, could small cavities be detected early and filled without anesthesia, and with only the minimum...
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May 4, 2022
Digital X-Rays
It’s almost impossible to imagine the practice of dentistry without x-ray technology. Radiographs (x-ray pictures) allow dentists to...
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April 1, 2022
Cone Beam CT Imaging
In the early 20th Century, not long after X-rays were discovered, medical professionals recognized their value as diagnostic...
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March 31, 2022
Laser Dentistry
They are inside your laptop computer and your DVD player, present on the factory floor and the supermarket...
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Common Problems

June 26, 2022
Facial Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery
When you were a youngster, did you ever get a black eye, chip a tooth or bruise your...
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May 31, 2022
Loose Teeth & Bite Problems
When you are a child, your first loose tooth can be cause for celebration; when you are an...
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May 7, 2022
Periodontal (Gum) Disease
While you may think that some loss of teeth is inevitable with aging, it is actually possible for...
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April 13, 2022
Gum Grafting
If gum recession is affecting your health or your appearance, a procedure called gingival (gum) grafting may be...
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April 10, 2022
Snoring & Sleep Apnea
You know it instinctively: A good night’s sleep is essential for good health. It makes you feel rested...
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April 7, 2022
Oral Cancer
Cancer is a scary word, but the more you know about it, the better able you will be...
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April 2, 2022
Cleft Lip & Palate Repair
Cleft lip and cleft palate are among the most common birth defects, estimated to affect around one in...
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March 29, 2022
Cracked Teeth
Firmly anchored in your jaw and protected by an outer coating of tough enamel, your teeth are remarkably...
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March 18, 2022
Osteoporosis & Oral Health
Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones and makes them more prone to fracture. Estimated to affect about...
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March 5, 2022
Tooth Sensitivity
If your teeth seem especially sensitive after you brush them or when you consume certain foods or beverages,...
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Oral Surgery

June 26, 2022
Facial Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery
When you were a youngster, did you ever get a black eye, chip a tooth or bruise your...
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April 2, 2022
Cleft Lip & Palate Repair
Cleft lip and cleft palate are among the most common birth defects, estimated to affect around one in...
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April 1, 2022
Oral Cancer Screening
Although oral cancer may not get as much attention as some more widely-known types of cancer, that doesn’t...
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March 28, 2022
Corrective Jaw (Orthognathic) Surgery
In many cases, problems with the bite or the alignment of the teeth can be corrected using today’s...
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March 28, 2022
Blood Thinners & Dental Procedures
Millions of people regularly take anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications (sometimes called “blood thinners”) to help prevent heart attack...
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March 23, 2022
Sedation Dentistry
There’s so much dentistry can do these days to make your mouth healthier and your smile more beautiful....
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Pediatric Dentistry

May 31, 2022
Sleep Apnea & Behavior Problems in Children
The number of children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been steadily increasing over the past...
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April 18, 2022
Age One Dental Visit
New parents have plenty to worry about: making sure their baby is healthy and happy, re-arranging their lives...
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March 17, 2022
Sealants
The most likely location for a cavity to develop in your child’s mouth is on the chewing surfaces...
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February 18, 2022
Teething
New parents sometimes anticipate their baby’s first tooth with a mixture of excitement and worry. While reaching a...
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February 12, 2022
Space Maintainers
Your child’s little baby teeth have some big responsibilities. Until the adolescent years, they will not only help...
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January 5, 2022
Thumb Sucking
Sucking on a thumb or finger is a completely normal habit that some babies develop even before they’re...
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Dental Emergency

June 21, 2022
Gum Injuries
When dental emergencies and pain occur, our attention is often focused on diseases and injuries related to the...
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May 9, 2022
Tooth Decay
The World’s Oldest and Most Widespread Disease...
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May 6, 2022
Orthodontic Emergencies
At first, having orthodontic treatment may take a little getting used to. It isn’t uncommon to experience a...
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February 24, 2022
Traumatic Dental Injuries
Traumatic dental injuries can occur in people of all ages and activity levels. The cause might be a...
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February 16, 2022
Emergency Care
When you have a dental emergency — whether it’s caused by a sudden accident or chronic disease —...
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February 9, 2022
Dental Injuries
The person least likely to be present when a sports injury occurs is a dentist....
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Overcoming Dental Anxiety

June 18, 2022
Anesthesia Wand
If you’ve ever had needle phobia, you might like to learn about a new technology referred to as...
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March 31, 2022
Laser Dentistry
They are inside your laptop computer and your DVD player, present on the factory floor and the supermarket...
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March 23, 2022
Sedation Dentistry
There’s so much dentistry can do these days to make your mouth healthier and your smile more beautiful....
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February 17, 2022
Nitrous Oxide
Some people fail to receive the benefits of modern dental treatment because of a simple yet seemingly overwhelming...
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Periodontal Therapy

May 31, 2022
Loose Teeth & Bite Problems
When you are a child, your first loose tooth can be cause for celebration; when you are an...
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May 30, 2022
Cosmetic Gum Surgery
There are many elements that make up an ideal smile; bright, healthy-looking teeth immediately come to mind. But...
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May 13, 2022
Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment
Periodontal (gum) disease is an infection caused by bacterial plaque, a thin, sticky layer of microorganisms (called a...
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May 7, 2022
Periodontal (Gum) Disease
While you may think that some loss of teeth is inevitable with aging, it is actually possible for...
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May 4, 2022
Periodontal Flap Surgery
When advanced gum disease (periodontitis) develops, your teeth are in danger: At this stage, the ligaments and bone...
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April 13, 2022
Gum Grafting
If gum recession is affecting your health or your appearance, a procedure called gingival (gum) grafting may be...
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