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A Clear Diagnosis of Jaw Pain is Needed to Determine the Right Treatment
posted: Jan. 24, 2022.
A blow to the face can result in a variety of injuries to your jaws and the temporomandibular joints (TMJs) that join the lower jaw to the skull. Only a Read more -
You May Not Be an MMA Fighter Like Devin Clark, But You Might Still Be at Risk for Mouth Injury
posted: Jan. 14, 2022.
Mixed martial artists undoubtedly carry a greater risk for physical injury than the average person—just ask Devin Clark. The star fighter with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has had his Read more -
Removing Teeth Could Aid Orthodontic Treatment
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.
There's usually more to straightening a smile than simply applying braces. That's why an orthodontist takes the time first to learn all they can about a patient's bite and, depending Read more -
Less is Better: the 21st Century Approach to Tooth Decay Treatment
posted: Dec. 25, 2021.
For over a century dentists treated tooth decay by removing both diseased portions of the tooth and healthy structure deemed at risk for future decay. In the 1970s, though, a Read more -
Advanced Equipment and Safe Practices Ensure X-Ray Safety for Children
posted: Dec. 15, 2021.
When it comes to our children’s safety, there isn’t much nowadays that isn’t under scrutiny. Whether food, clothing, toys and more, we ask the same question: can it be harmful Read more -
Patriots Belichick's 'Unique' Between-Teeth Cleaning Method Caught On Film!
posted: Dec. 05, 2021.
Earlier this season, New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick got together with his longtime QB, Tom Brady. This time, however, they were on opposite sides of the field. And although Read more -
3 Things You Can do to Help Promote Your Child's Dental Development
posted: Nov. 25, 2021.
Tooth decay and developing bite problems could be major obstacles to your child's normal growth and development. Without good, preventive dental care at home and from the dentist, these obstacles Read more -
4 Things You Can Do To Protect Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
posted: Nov. 15, 2021.
Despite momentous strides in recent years in the fight against cancer, treatments can still disrupt normal life. Both radiation and chemotherapy have side effects that can cause problems in other Read more -
Troubling Data Says Smoking Marijuana Could Worsen Gum Disease
posted: Nov. 05, 2021.
It seems with each new election cycle another U.S. state legalizes marijuana use. It remains a flashpoint issue that intersects politics, law and morality, but there's another aspect that should Read more -
How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.
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 Bialik, Read more -
3 Questions to Answer Before Your Smile Makeover
posted: Oct. 16, 2021.
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 as Read more -
Dental Cleanings Take on New Importance After Gum Disease
posted: Oct. 06, 2021.
There are few things sweeter to hear than for your dentist to tell you your periodontal (gum) disease is under control. Depending on how deep the infection may have advanced, Read more -
Get a Handle on Stress-Related Tooth Grinding to Stop Tooth Damage
posted: Sep. 26, 2021.
Modern life can be demanding. The body helps us rise to the occasion through responses we collectively call stress.But while stress can be a good thing, it can also overwhelm Read more -
A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
posted: Sep. 16, 2021.
While the sport of golf may not look too dangerous from the sidelines, players know it can sometimes lead to mishaps. There are accidents involving golf carts and clubs, painful Read more -
You Need to Act Fast to Save a Loose Tooth
posted: Sep. 06, 2021.
Some things in life are almost guaranteed to make you go, "Uh, oh"—your car won't start, your a/c goes out, or, worse yet, you get an unexpected letter from the Read more -
A Teen with a Missing Tooth May Need to Wait on a Dental Implant
posted: Aug. 27, 2021.
There’s a lot to like about replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant. This state-of-the-art restoration is by far the most durable and life-like option available. And unlike other Read more