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Don't Panic Over Your Child's Teeth Grinding but Do Keep an Eye on It
posted: Sep. 20, 2021.
First the bad news: Those nightly hair-raising sounds are indeed coming from your child’s bedroom—from your child. It’s the result of them grinding their teeth while they sleep.But here’s the Read more -
Clear Aligners: Another Option Besides Braces for Moving Teeth
posted: Sep. 10, 2021.
Advances in technology often lead to greater choices for things like automobiles or smartphones. In recent decades, advances in orthodontics have given families another choice besides braces for straightening teeth: Read more -
Dental Care During Pregnancy is Safe and Essential
posted: Aug. 31, 2021.
When a woman learns she's pregnant, her first thought is often to do everything possible to protect the new life inside her. That may mean making lifestyle changes like avoiding Read more -
Assessing Your Risk for Severe Gum Disease
posted: Aug. 21, 2021.
We’re all susceptible to gum disease when we fail to practice effective daily brushing and flossing. But you may have a greater risk of gum disease (and more severe forms Read more -
3 Causes for Implant Failure and What You can do About Them
posted: Aug. 11, 2021.
First introduced in the 1980s, dental implants are a popular and reliable tooth replacement option. Numerous studies show that after ten years 95% are still in place. Much of this Read more -
Air Abrasion Offers a More Pleasant Dental Office Experience than Drills
posted: Aug. 01, 2021.
For years preparing teeth for fillings or other restorations has required the use of a drill. Although quite effective in removing decayed structure and preparing the tooth for bonding, it Read more -
Lasers are Making an Impact in Treating Gum Disease
posted: Jul. 22, 2021.
Periodontal (gum) disease is potentially devastating to your teeth, gums and bone. To fight it we have to remove the substance that causes and sustains the disease from all oral Read more -
Anchors Make all the Difference in Successful Orthodontic Treatment
posted: Jul. 12, 2021.
Orthodontics shares a principle with the classic tug of war game: if you want things to move in the right direction you need a good anchor. Anchors help braces and Read more -
Saving Primary Teeth From Decay Is Totally Worth It - Here's How
posted: Jul. 02, 2021.
The few teeth your one or two year old has will eventually fall out in a few years—so, why be concerned about tooth decay this early? Actually, you should: Fighting Read more -
4 Common-Sense Tactics to Lower Tooth Decay Risk Between Dental Visits
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
If your dentist found tooth decay on your last visit, you might have been surprised. But tooth decay doesn't occur suddenly—it's a process that takes time to unfold.It begins with Read more -
Flossing an Implant-Supported Bridge can Prevent a Damaging Gum Infection
posted: Jun. 12, 2021.
In recent years, dental implants have helped traditional bridgework take a giant leap forward. A few strategically placed implants can provide the highest support and stability we can currently achieve Read more -
5 Tips Students (and Everyone Else) Should Heed for Healthy Teeth and Gums
posted: Jun. 02, 2021.
Though it sounds like an elite academic society, "The Freshman 15" is anything but. The phrase stands for the weight, pegged at 15 pounds, that many incoming students gain in Read more -
Cosmetic Questions to Ask to Get You on the Right Path to a Better Smile
posted: May 23, 2021.
For some time now, you’ve noticed things about your teeth and gums — your overall smile — that you would like to change. But you’re in unfamiliar territory: you don’t Read more -
Cleft Repair can Restore a Smile, Change a Life
posted: May 13, 2021.
Oral and facial clefts are among the most common and heartbreaking of birth defects. Clefts make feeding or even breathing difficult and can affect speech development.But there's one other profound Read more -
Sedation Can Help an Anxious Child Relax During Dental Treatment
posted: May 03, 2021.
There are different ways to ease a child's potential nervousness with dental visits, like starting those visits around their first birthday or seeing a pediatric dentist who specializes in children. Read more -
Air Abrasion: An Alternative to the Traditional Dental Drill
posted: Apr. 23, 2021.
Drilling teeth is an essential part of repairing and restoring the damage caused by tooth decay. For generations dentists have relied on the dental drill with its rotating burr to Read more