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3 Tips to Making Mealtime Easier During TMD Flare-Ups
updated: Aug. 11, 2018
If you suffer from a temporomandibular (“jaw joint”) pain disorder (TMD), you know any activity involving jaw movement can be uncomfortable. That includes eating. But avoiding eating isn’t an option—which Read more -
Watch for these 4 Signs of Gum Disease
updated: Aug. 01, 2018
Your smile may look healthy, but something quite unhealthy may be going on behind it. Unbeknownst to you, periodontal (gum) disease could even now be damaging tissues and bone Read more -
The Timely Use of a Palatal Expander Could Help Correct a Cross-Bite
updated: Jul. 22, 2018
While crooked teeth are usually responsible for a malocclusion (poor bite), the root cause could go deeper: a malformed maxilla, a composite structure composed of the upper jaw and Read more -
In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
updated: Jul. 12, 2018
Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That's why we're so pleased to see some NFL QB's setting great examples Read more -
A Clear Diagnosis of Jaw Pain is Needed to Determine the Right Treatment
updated: Jul. 01, 2018
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 Read more -
3 Advantages for Improving Your Smile with Composite Resins
updated: Jun. 21, 2018
Are you embarrassed by your front teeth? Maybe it’s just moderate defects—a chipped tooth here, an irregularly shaped tooth there—but it’s enough to make you less confident to smile. There Read more -
Stop Wearing Your Dentures While You Sleep!
updated: Jun. 11, 2018
Perhaps you’ve heard the old saying: “Take care of your dentures and your dentures will take care of you.” Well, maybe it’s not that old—but it’s still a sensible Read more -
Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
updated: Jun. 01, 2018
Some people are lucky — they never seem to have a mishap, dental or otherwise. But for the rest of us, accidents just happen sometimes. Take actor Jamie Foxx, Read more -
Ease Your Child's Discomfort During Teething
updated: May 22, 2018
Your sweet, happy baby has suddenly become a gnawing, drooling bundle of irritation. Don't worry, though, no one has switched babies on you. Your child is teething. For most children, Read more -
Not a Fan of Using CPAP for Your Sleep Apnea? Consider an Oral Appliance
updated: May 12, 2018
Do you wake up in the morning still feeling tired? Are you drowsy, irritable or have difficulty concentrating? And is your snoring habit a running joke around your household? If Read more -
3 Situations for Seeing a Periodontist
updated: May 02, 2018
It’s likely you depend on your regular dentist for the lion’s share of your dental care. But in cases of advanced disease or trauma, you may need the services Read more -
A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
updated: Apr. 22, 2018
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, Read more -
Why You Should Consider a Professional Procedure for Your Teeth Whitening
updated: Apr. 12, 2018
If you're ready to put the "pizzazz" back into your smile, your dentist may be able to help. It's possible your dull, dingy smile could be transformed with teeth Read more -
Don't let Periodontal Disease Cause Your Gums to Recede
updated: Mar. 28, 2018
Although your smile wouldn't be the same without them, there's more to your gums than their looks. Besides helping to hold your teeth in place, they're also an important Read more -
Are Lasers for Gum Disease Treatment in Our Future?
updated: Mar. 13, 2018
One of the most important revolutions in healthcare in recent decades is the increasing use of lasers. Now, laser technology is making a showing in dental care for the Read more -
Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
updated: Feb. 26, 2018
Fans of the legendary rock band Steely Dan received some sad news a few months ago: Co-founder Walter Becker died unexpectedly at the age of 67. The cause of Read more