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Severe Face Pain can be Managed to Reduce Discomfort
updated: Mar. 19, 2019
Recurring episodes of severe pain along your face could mean you have trigeminal neuralgia (TN). Although not always curable, TN can be managed effectively with the right strategy. TN affects Read more -
Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
updated: Mar. 09, 2019
When you’re among the top players in your field, you need every advantage to help you stay competitive: Not just the best equipment, but anything else that relieves pain Read more -
A Root Canal Treatment may be Your Best Chance to Save a Tooth
updated: Feb. 27, 2019
“You need a root canal,” isn’t something you want to hear during a dental visit. But whatever your preconceptions about it may be, the fact is root canal treatments Read more -
Composite Resin Could Amp up Your Teeth's Attractiveness in Just One Visit
updated: Feb. 17, 2019
It might not rise to the level of a miracle, but cosmetic dentistry can achieve some amazing outcomes with unattractive teeth. A skilled and experienced dentist can turn "ugly Read more -
Chronic Dry Mouth Could Increase Your Risk for Dental Disease
updated: Feb. 07, 2019
When your mouth is dry, you know it: that sticky, uncomfortable feeling when you first wake up or when you're thirsty. Fortunately, it usually goes away after you eat Read more -
Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
updated: Jan. 28, 2019
When is the best time to floss your teeth: Morning? Bedtime? How about: whenever and wherever the moment feels right? For Cam Newton, award-winning NFL quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, Read more -
You may Need Orthodontic Treatment Before Obtaining Implants
updated: Jan. 18, 2019
You have a lot of options for replacing missing teeth, from state-of-the-art dental implants to affordable, but effective partial dentures. But if the teeth in question have been missing Read more -
NSAIDs Could be Just as Effective as Narcotics Managing Dental Pain
updated: Jan. 08, 2019
Like other healthcare providers, dentists have relied for decades on the strong pain relief of opioid (narcotic) drugs for patients after dental work. As late as 2012, doctors and Read more -
Stop Smoking to Reduce Your Risk of Gum Disease
updated: Dec. 29, 2018
Your risk for periodontal (gum) disease increases if you’re not brushing or flossing effectively. You can also have a higher risk if you’ve inherited thinner gum tissues from your Read more -
Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
updated: Dec. 19, 2018
The long-running hit show Dancing with the Stars has had its share of memorable moments, including a wedding proposal, a wardrobe malfunction, and lots of sharp dance moves. But Read more -
Bitewing X-Rays Safely 'Reveal all' About Back Teeth to Prevent Tooth Decay
updated: Dec. 09, 2018
Modern dental care wouldn’t be the same without x-rays. Since dentists began capturing x-ray images a century ago to detect beginning tooth decay, billions of teeth have been preserved. “Catching Read more -
Orthodontists Anticipate Future Facial Growth When Treating Poor Bites
updated: Nov. 29, 2018
Moving teeth to better positions through orthodontics not only improves dental function and health, it can vastly improve your appearance. But to achieve a result that continues to be Read more -
Regardless of What You've Seen Online, Don't Fear a Root Canal Treatment
updated: Nov. 19, 2018
With smart phone in hand, you can instantaneously find out just about anything. Unfortunately, online search results aren’t always accurate. Case in point: there’s an idea floating on the Read more -
Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
updated: Nov. 09, 2018
The March 27th game started off pretty well for NBA star Kevin Love. His team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, were coming off a 5-game winning streak as they faced the Read more -
Replacing a Missing Tooth isn't Just About Improving Your Smile
updated: Oct. 30, 2018
Seven out of ten Americans are missing at least one tooth due to decay, periodontal (gum) disease or injury. Unfortunately, the consequences go far beyond a missing tooth — Read more -
3 Surprising Sugar Sources Your Baby Might be Consuming
updated: Oct. 20, 2018
Tooth decay is an ever present danger for your baby’s developing teeth. It begins with disease-causing bacteria feasting on leftover sugar, producing high levels of oral acid that slowly Read more