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• posted: Oct. 12, 2018
• oral hygiene

The vast majority of teeth and gum problems stem from two dental diseases: dental caries (tooth decay) and periodontal (gum) disease. But although these dental diseases are all too Read More

• posted: Oct. 02, 2018
• celebrity smiles,  mouthguard

If we could go back in time, we all probably have a few things we wish we could change. Recently, Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of Read More

• posted: Sep. 22, 2018
• saliva

For over a century now, health providers have depended on blood and urine samples to diagnose many forms of disease. Very soon, though, we may routinely use a different Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2018
• oral hygiene,  gum disease

While tooth decay seems to get most of the “media attention,” there’s another oral infection just as common and destructive: periodontal (gum) disease. In fact, nearly half of adults Read More

• posted: Sep. 02, 2018
• loose tooth

Although periodontal (gum) disease usually affects your gums first, your teeth may eventually suffer. That’s because the disease can damage both attaching gum tissues and supporting bone. One advanced sign Read More

• posted: Aug. 23, 2018
• celebrity smiles,  dental injury

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

• posted: Aug. 13, 2018
• anesthesia

Controlling discomfort during dental work is one of our top priorities. Advances in anesthesia over the last century have made that objective easier to attain, especially for routine procedures. The Read More

• posted: Aug. 03, 2018
• oral health

You know the basics for a healthy mouth: daily oral hygiene and regular dental checkups. But there are other elements unique to you that also factor into your oral Read More

• posted: Jul. 24, 2018
• air abrasion

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, Read More

• posted: Jul. 14, 2018

At the first-ever Players Weekend in August 2017, Major League Baseball players wore jerseys with their nicknames on the back. One player — Cleveland Indians shortstop, Francisco Lindor — Read More

• posted: Jul. 04, 2018
• removable partial denture

People with missing teeth have more replacement options than ever before, including the ever popular but often more expensive dental implant. But there has also been an expansion of Read More

• posted: Jun. 24, 2018
• oral health

Some things in life look worse than they really are. A condition known as “geographic tongue” is a good example: while it may look serious, it’s not a cause Read More

• posted: Jun. 14, 2018
• metal allergies

Allergic reactions aren't necessarily bad: they're your body's responses to possible threats from foreign substances. But the response can go too far and cause a reaction as minor as Read More

• posted: Jun. 04, 2018
• celebrity smiles,  dental injury

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

• posted: May 25, 2018
• dental implants

You may be familiar with a dental implant used to replace a single tooth — but implant technology can do much more. Implants can also support other restorations including Read More

• posted: May 15, 2018
• cosmetic dentistry,  smile makeover

“Redesigning” a smile is a lot like remodeling a house: the technicalities of construction must blend seamlessly with what is perceived as elegant and beautiful. The first aspect — Read More