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- 2022
- May (6)
- You May Need a Different Treatment Approach to Clear Up This Facial Rash
- 3 Ways You Might Be Able To Save a Diseased Tooth
- Leave Your Kids a Legacy of Great Dental Health With These Simple Tips
- Preventing and Treating Gum Disease Could Benefit Your Overall Health
- You Might Avoid Permanent Tooth Alteration With These 'No-Prep' Veneers
- These 2 Simple Habits Could Extend Your Dentures' Life and Protect Your Health
- April (6)
- Treating Decayed Baby Teeth Protects Future Permanent Teeth
- Energy Drinks Could Pose a Threat to Your Teeth
- Protect Your All-Star's Face and Mouth With This Essential Safety Equipment
- What it May Take to Save a Tooth Ravaged by Disease
- Uncovering the Cause is the First Step to Relieving Tooth Sensitivity
- Dentists Sometimes Use Additional Weapons in the Fight Against Gum Disease
- March (6)
- While Treating Dental Disease, Protecting Good Bacteria is a High Priority
- Stay on Alert for a Decay Repeat Even After a Root Canal
- Implants Can Last a Long Time If You'll Do This to Maintain Them
- Removing Teeth Could Aid Orthodontic Treatment
- Protecting Yourself From Infection is Paramount During Dental Care
- 4 Things You Can Do To have A Healthier Mouth and Body
- February (6)
- Stop Dental Disease From Causing Dental Work Failure
- Don't Wait to Have Your Child's Mouth Breathing Checked and Treated
- For the Sake of Your Teeth and Gums, Avoid Using E-Cigarettes
- 4 Risk Areas That Could Affect Your Long-term Oral Health
- Before Replacing Your Missing Teeth, You May Need Other Dental Work
- 4 Smile Appearance Problems That Dental Veneers Could Solve
- January (6)
- A Minor Procedure Could Help an Infant With This Nursing Problem
- Veneers May Not Be a Good Option for a Teenager
- 3 Ways to Correct a Smile With Missing Incisors
- Call Your Dentist ASAP if You Have a Loose Tooth
- Answers to Common Questions About Teeth Whitening
- Although Not Dangerous, a Dry Socket After Surgical Extraction Can Be Painful
- 2021
- December (6)
- 3 Ways Aging Could Dim Your Smile and What To Do About It
- Deciding the Fate of Wisdom Teeth More Nuanced Than in the Past
- Maintain Your Dental Care During Pregnancy For You and Your Baby
- Keep the Implants Supporting Your Bridge Clean of Dental Plaque
- Here's Why Starting Your Child's Dental Visits by Age 1 Is a Smart Idea
- 5 Tips For Keeping Your Tooth Enamel Healthy
- November (6)
- A Little Fluoride Goes a Long Way in Protecting Your Family's Teeth
- Troubling Data Says Smoking Marijuana Could Worsen Gum Disease
- 4 Things You Can Do As an Adult Caregiver to Ensure Their Best Oral Health
- Addressing These Factors Helps Ensure a Satisfying Experience With Implants
- Get Ahead of Teeth Grinding to Avoid Harm to Your Teeth
- Gum Recession Could Have Long-Range Consequences For Your Dental Health
- October (6)
- Here's What To Do for 4 Kinds of Dental Injuries
- Never Use This Numbing Agent to Relieve Teething Pain in Young Children
- Follow These Tips for Cleaner and Healthier Teeth and Gums
- Implants Can Provide Effective Options for Total Tooth Replacement
- Removing a Tooth Could Help Correct This Particular Bite Problem
- Do These 2 Things For Your Health's Sake If You Wear Dentures
- September (6)
- Your 'Toothache' Might Actually be Unrelated to Your Teeth
- 4 Great Ways to Improve Your Smile
- Dental Hygiene and Care Critical During Cancer Treatment
- Here's What's in Your Toothpaste for Keeping Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
- Temporary Smiles for Teens Waiting on Dental Implants
- Dental Implants Could Help Preserve Bone After Tooth Loss
- August (7)
- Frequent Sinus Infections? Take a Trip to Your Dentist
- Gum Recession Doesn't Have to be Permanent
- Saving Primary Teeth From Decay Is Totally Worth It - Here's How
- 3 Dental Problems That Could Be Causing Excessive Dental Wear
- Think Twice Before You Undergo Botox Treatment for Chronic Jaw Pain
- A Better Version of a Denture or Bridge With Dental Implants
- Periodontal Probing Can Tell Us a Lot About the Severity of a Gum Infection
- July (6)
- Here's How to Get a Smile Makeover This Summer
- Changes Coming in the Use of Antibiotics in Dentistry
- Take Care of Your Teeth and Gums Even While Camping
- Smokers Are More Susceptible to Harmful Gum Disease. Here's Why
- Gum Disease Could be Making Other Diseases Worse
- How Not to Let a Dental Injury Ruin Your Summer Vacation
- June (6)
- This One Cosmetic Method Could Improve a Multiple of Tooth Flaws
- Although It Sounds Exotic, This Mouth Sore Isn't a Big Concern
- Gum Disease Can Be Stopped but You Could Be in For a Long Fight
- Smile Enhancements That Could Make Your Wedding Day Like No Other
- Gum Recession Can Harm Your Oral Health and Your Smile
- 3 Tips to Make Mealtimes More Enjoyable With TMD
- May (6)
- Sedation Can Help an Anxious Child Relax During Dental Treatment
- Give Your Child the 'Gift' of a Lifetime of Great Oral Health
- Treating Tooth Sensitivity Depends on Its Cause
- 5 Things You Can Do To Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
- An Eating Disorder May Show Itself in The Mouth
- Here's Why X-Rays are a Safe Practice With Children
- April (6)
- Thumb Sucking and Tongue Thrusting Could Cause a Poor Bite
- Veneers Could 'Turn Back the Clock' on Your Smile
- Don't Throw Away Your Used Toothbrush - Repurpose It!
- This Orthodontic Device Could Stop a Poor Bite From Developing
- Eating the Right Kind of Carbs Can Help You Avoid Gum Disease
- 4 Reasons Dental Implants Are a Wise Choice for Tooth Replacement
- March (6)
- Include These Important Nutrients on Your Dinner Plate for Stronger, Healthier Teeth
- Why Early Dental Visits Could Brighten Your Child's Dental Health Future
- Although Rare, This Condition Could Destroy a Tooth
- This Minor Dental Procedure Could Make Breastfeeding Easier for an Infant
- A New Dental Pain Management Approach Reduces the Need for Narcotics
- Evidence Mounting That Vaping is Hazardous to Your Oral Health
- February (6)
- What To Do and Not Do for These 3 Common Childhood Dental Problems
- Flossing an Implant-Supported Bridge can Prevent a Damaging Gum Infection
- Topical Fluoride Could Boost Your Child's Avoidance of Tooth Decay
- Eating the Right Foods Can Boost Your Efforts to Prevent Dental Disease
- 3 Reasons For Preserving a Decayed Baby Tooth
- Here's Why Gum Disease Could Be Lurking in Your Mouth Even Now
- January (6)
- See Your Dentist if You're Experiencing One of These 3 Oral Problems
- Infection Control at the Dental Office Isn't Something New
- This Odd Tongue Condition Isn't Something To Fret Over
- Two Good Options for Temporarily Replacing a Teenager's Missing Tooth
- Could a Dental Bridge Be a Better Choice Than Implants?
- 3 Reasons Why Dental Implants Are a Sound 'Smile' Investment
- 2020
- December (6)
- Smoking Increases Your Risk for Gum Disease
- Two Major Causes for Implant Failure and How You Can Prevent Them
- Keep Your Child's Fluoride Intake at a Safe but Effective Level
- Your Food's Micronutrients Make a Difference in Your Dental Health
- A RPD Could Be Your Answer to Replacing Missing Teeth
- Don't Let Bad Breath Ruin Your Date Under the Mistletoe
- November (6)
- Protect Your Child From a Devastating Dental Injury
- How to Avoid This Painful Condition After Tooth Extraction
- Could a Metal Allergy Stop You From Getting Dental Implants?
- How to Ensure Your Child's Teeth and Gums Stay Healthy Now and Later
- There's a Quick Fix For That Irritating Mouth Sore You Keep Biting
- Targeted Tooth Removal Could Aid Treatment for Certain Bite Problems
- October (6)
- Use Appropriate Hygiene Products for Maximum Smile Protection
- 4 Ways Saliva Protects Your Mouth Against Disease
- Protect Yourself From Gum Disease for the Health of Your Mouth AND Your Body
- If You Thought the Last Century Was Amazing for Dental Care, Just Wait
- 4 Things You Can Do To Protect Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
- 4 Tips To Make Dental Care Easier for Children With Special Needs
- September (6)
- Here Is How We May Be Able to Bring an Impacted Tooth Where It Should Be
- Wisdom Teeth Bear Close Monitoring for Future Dental Health
- 3 Things That Could Help You Avoid Another Round With Gum Disease
- Some Simple Cosmetic Techniques Could Help Your Smile Age Gracefully
- Far From a Safer Alternative to Smoking, Vaping Could Ruin Your Oral Health
- Avoid This Numbing Agent to Ease Your Baby's Teething Pain
- August (6)
- Sedation Can Help a Child Receive Needed Dental Care Now and in the Future
- New Studies Show: Sealants Could Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
- 3 Reasons a Root Canal Treatment Might Fail and What You Can Do About It
- Don't Forget Brushing and Flossing Even During Summer's Dog Days
- Replace Your Teeth in Stages With the Help of Dental Implants
- 4 Dental Health Areas That Deserve Attention Before Getting Back to School
- July (6)
- We Need to Act Quickly to Save Your Loose Tooth
- Whatever Your Vacation Plans This Year, Don't Forget Teeth and Gum Care
- This Oral Appliance Could Help Solve Your Sleep Apnea Problem
- Talk With Your Dentist About Antibiotic Therapy Before Implant Surgery
- Acid Reflux Could Lead to Tooth Damage
- How to Protect Dental Health in the Later Years of Life
- June (6)
- A Common Sense Approach to Managing Your Dental Care Costs
- Treating Gum Disease is Good for Your Whole Body, Not Just Your Mouth
- Why Is Your Smile Gummy? Here Are 4 Possibilities
- Diet and Lifestyle Changes Could Lower Your Risk of Oral Cancer
- Follow These 4 Tips for More Comfortable Eating With Chronic Jaw Pain
- Exciting New Discovery Could Help in the Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance
- May (7)
- Primary Teeth are Critical to Future Dental Health and Worth Preserving
- What Really Happens During a Root Canal Treatment
- Without Prompt Intervention, Gum Disease Could Damage Tooth Roots
- 4 Things You Should Do - or Not Do - to Maintain Your Oral Appliance
- Instill These Habits in Your Child for a Lifetime of Great Dental Health
- Tooth Pain? Here Are Some Possible Causes
- Think Twice Before Considering Botox for Chronic Jaw Pain Relief
- April (6)
- 4 Things that can Cause Gum Recession and What to do About Them
- Extracting Certain Teeth can Boost Orthodontic Effectiveness
- Sedation Can Help Create a More Positive Dental Experience for a Child
- Here's How to Avoid Dry Socket After Tooth Extraction Surgery
- In These Uncertain Times, We Still Care About Your Dental Health
- Watch Out for Re-Infection After a Root Canal Treatment
- March (6)
- Gum Disease Could be Affecting More Than Just Your Mouth
- Dental Porcelain is a Great Option for Creating a Natural Appearance
- Inform Your Dentist if You're Taking Blood Thinners
- Take These Steps to Save a Knocked-Out Tooth
- Treating Gum Disease Important to Saving the Underlying Bone
- Manage These Risk Factors to Reduce Your Risk of Tooth Decay
- February (6)
- Your Child Isn't in Danger from X-Rays Thanks to the ALARA Principle
- Something Between Your Teeth? Don't Use Anything Else but Dental Floss
- Follow the Fast-Food Lead: Cut Back Sodas in Your Child's Diet
- Uncovering Early Gum Disease Through Periodontal Probing
- Test Your Expertise in Caring for Your Child's Dental Health With This Short Quiz
- Preventive Care for Your Child is a Partnership between You and Your Dentist
- January (6)
- Like the Pros, the Athlete in Your Family Needs a Mouthguard to Prevent Dental Injuries
- Veneers May Not Be the Best Option for Your Teenager's Teeth
- Improve Your Brushing and Flossing Techniques for a Healthier Mouth
- Here's How to Cut Through All the Choices to Find Your Right Toothbrush
- Do You Have Adequate Bone to Support an Implant?
- Don't Worry About Dental Amalgam: It's Safe for Treating Cavities
- 2019
- December (6)
- Follow These Holiday Toy Tips for Your Kids to Avoid Dental Injuries
- Teeth Grinding Could Endanger Your Dental Health
- Here's How We Can Jazz up Your Holiday Smile This Season
- Getting a 'New Tooth in One Day' Will Depend on Your Bone Health
- 3 Things You Need to Know Before Getting a Crown Restoration
- Certain Osteoporosis Drugs Could Pose a Future Risk to Your Dental Health
- November (6)
- Be Alert to the Unintended Consequences of Cancer Treatment to Oral Health
- Treating a Young, Permanent Tooth Requires a Different Approach
- Keep Oral Care in Focus for a Family Member With Special Needs
- Share These Timely Dental Care Tips With Your College-Bound Son or Daughter
- More Than Indigestion: How Acid Reflux Could Harm Your Teeth
- Tooth Sensitivity Could Be a Sign of Deeper Problems
- October (6)
- Do a Little Extra Food Prep to Ease TMD Discomfort
- How to Lower Your Child's Tooth Decay Risk From Halloween Candy
- Make Your Baby as Comfortable as Possible During Teething
- That Scalded Feeling Isn't in Your Head - It Could Be Burning Mouth Syndrome
- Here's What You Can Do to Avoid Gum Disease
- Don't Panic Over Your Child's Teeth Grinding but Do Keep an Eye on It
- September (6)
- To Extract or not Extract? The Big Decision About Your Child's Wisdom Teeth
- Here's What you Need to Know about a Root Canal Treatment
- Don't Delay Seeing the Dentist If You Suspect Gum Recession
- Periodontal Maintenance Can Help You Avoid Another Episode of Gum Disease
- 3 Reasons to See a Pediatric Dentist
- Don't Let Gum Disease Cut Short Your Implant's Service Life
- August (6)
- That Toothache Might Not Be From Your Tooth: The Problem of Referred Pain
- 4 Serious Health Conditions That Gum Disease Might Make Worse
- Your Sinus Infection Might be a Sign of a Tooth Problem
- Don't Let Summer Heat Increase Your Risk of Dental Disease
- Make Sure Your Kids' Teeth Are Ready for School
- Oral Hygiene Might Be on the Decline With the Newest Adult Generation
- July (7)
- Taking a Trip Abroad? Do This to Protect Your Dental Health
- If Appropriate, Antibiotics before Implant Surgery Could Reduce Infection Risk
- Sealants Provide a Little Extra Protection for Children at High Risk for Decay
- How Dentists Provide Your Child the Benefit of X-Rays as Safely as Possible
- Transforming Your Smile with Veneers, Step by Step
- Floss First or Last? Here are Reasons for Either Approach
- Dentures with Implants Could Help You Avoid Bone Loss
- June (6)
- This Rare Tongue Condition Often Looks Worse than it Actually is
- Root Canals are a Safe Way to Save Teeth
- What You can Do to Stop Sugar from Harming Your Health
- Crown Lengthening Could Help with Treating Hard to Reach Cavities
- Jaw Joint Disorders may be Connected to Other Health Problems
- A Retainer-Like Device can Preserve the Space Left by a Lost Primary Tooth
- May (6)
- 3 Things You Can do to Help Promote Your Child's Dental Development
- Consider an Effective and Affordable RPD for Teeth Replacement
- 3 Tips for Successful, Safe Home Teeth Whitening
- Root Canal Therapy Might Just Save Your Tooth!
- Your Teenager not Ready for an Implant? Here's What We Can Do Instead
- Preserving the Pulp is Priority One with a Newly Erupted Permanent Tooth
- March (6)
- 3 Things You Should Know About Teeth Grinding
- 4 Things to Avoid if You Want to Support Your Child's Dental Development
- Here's How to Manage School Snacks and Your Child's Dental Health
- Catch Root Resorption Early for Best Chances of Saving Your Tooth
- A Child's Teeth Grinding is Normal - But You Should Still Keep an Eye on it
- You Don't Have to Live with a Gummy Smile. Here's How We Can Change it!
- February (6)
- 3 Reasons You Should Consider Tooth Whitening
- Your Toothache is Telling you Something's Wrong in Your Mouth
- You May Need Your Dentist's Help Easing the Pain of Severe Canker Sores
- 4 Tips to Prevent Childhood Tooth Decay
- Use the Same Prevention Strategy to Defeat Tooth Decay and Gum Disease
- 3 Reasons Why Your New Dentist Needs Your Treatment Records
- January (6)
- A New Veneer with Minimal or No Tooth Alteration
- How a New Approach to Treating Decay Could Benefit You
- 'Get Rid' of Those Unattractive Teeth with Porcelain Veneers
- 3 Things You Might Notice with Your Child's Teeth That Need a Dentist
- You may Need Orthodontic Treatment Before Obtaining Implants
- Porcelain Veneers Might not be the Best Option for Teenagers
- 2018
- December (6)
- Why the Treatment Model for Your Jaw Joint Disorder Matters
- Practice Daily Oral Hygiene to Prevent Calcified Plaque Formation
- Regardless of What You've Seen Online, Don't Fear a Root Canal Treatment
- Look at Your Options for Saving a Tooth First Before Replacing it
- Dental Visits are Key to Detecting Early Developing Tooth Decay
- 4 Reasons you may want Your Dentist to Whiten Your Teeth
- November (6)
- Dental Care is Difficult but not Impossible for a Special Needs Child
- Survey Says: They'd Rather Have a Root Canal
- Your Case of Gingivitis Could Develop into Something More Harmful
- This November, Become a Non-Smoker
- Dentures are Still a Viable Choice for Tooth Replacement
- Don't Ignore Sudden Tooth Pain - Your Teeth may be Telling you Something
- October (6)
- Try the Conservative Path to Jaw Pain Relief First
- Inflammation: the Link Between Gum Disease and Cardiovascular Disease
- How to Maximize Your Child's Dental Health Potential
- Don't Stress Over Your Child's Teeth Grinding Habit Unless it Persists
- 3 Factors That Could Affect the Success of a Root Canal Treatment
- Ease Your Child's Teething Discomfort with these Tips
- September (6)
- Simple or Surgical? Choosing the Right Kind of Tooth Extraction
- Not all Dental Crowns Share the Same Quality of Life-Likeness
- We can Build up Lost Bone Before Your Implant
- Treating Gum Disease around Tooth Roots is Hard - but Not Impossible
- 3 Ways to Take the Jitters Out of Dental Visits
- A Low Sugar, High Fiber Diet will Help Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy
- August (6)
- Cosmetic Questions to Ask to Get You on the Right Path to a Better Smile
- World Cup Soccer Coach-Dentist Saves the Day!
- What to do if Your Child has a Toothache
- Be on the Alert for Gum Disease While Wearing Braces
- Veneers may Offer a Less Invasive Way to Transform Your Smile
- Recreational Marijuana Could Increase Your Risk of Gum Disease
- July (7)
- 4 Reasons why Quitting Chewing Tobacco is Good for Your Oral Health
- If at All Possible, Primary Teeth are Worth Saving
- Your Dental Care Efforts are Just as Important as Your Dentist's
- Know the Facts to Reduce Your Child's Teething Discomfort
- Get Your Vitamins the Natural Way for Optimum Dental Health
- Don't Delay Treatment of Gum Disease
- What You Should Know About Veneers for Teenagers
- June (6)
- 3 Types of Tooth Pain and What They Might be Telling You
- 3 Questions to Answer Before Your Smile Makeover
- Professional Whitening Offers an Effective Way to Restore Your Smile's Luster
- Gum Disease is Still a Threat to Your Dental Implants
- Saving a Diseased Primary Tooth Could Mean Better Oral Health Later in Life
- Winning the War on Gum Disease Requires Post-Treatment Vigilance
- March (5)
- Although a Challenge, Chronically Ill Children Need Tooth Decay Prevention
- Transform Your Smile with Porcelain Veneers
- 4 Things You Should be Doing Now for Your Baby's Long-Term Dental Health
- Topical Fluoride Adds Extra Protection against Tooth Decay
- 3 Tips for Helping Your Kids Develop Great Tooth-Friendly Habits
- 2017
- October (5)
- Monitoring Your Child's Thumb Sucking Could Help Avoid Future Bite Problems
- The Right Treatment for Your Child's Injured Tooth Increases its Survival
- Antibiotics Could Help Ensure your Implant Surgery is Successful
- 4 Reasons Why You May Need to See a Periodontist for Your Gum Disease
- These 3 Tasks Show How Saliva is Amazing
- May (5)
- Watch for These Developing Bite Problems with Your Child's Teeth
- Techniques for Keeping Impacted Canine Teeth from Spoiling Your Smile
- Consider Bone Health When Deciding Between Implants and Dentures
- Don't let Periodontal Disease Cause Your Gums to Recede
- New Saliva Test may Help Identify Oral Cancer Earlier
- April (5)
- A Healthy Diet is Your Best Source for Vitamins and Minerals
- Encourage Your College-Bound Child to Practice Good Oral Health Habits
- Pediatric Dentists Specialize in Dental Care for Children and Teens
- An Affordable RPD Could be the Answer to Your Missing Teeth Problems
- Safety is a Priority When Imaging Children's Teeth with X-Rays
- 2016
- November (5)
- Reduce Your Oral Cancer Risk with Better Diet and Lifestyle Choices
- Don't Let the Acid in Sports and Energy Drinks Ruin Your Tooth Enamel
- Inflammation is a Key Element in Both Oral and Systemic Diseases
- Don't Let an Eating Disorder Wreck Oral Health
- Effective Dental Care Depends First on Getting the Big Picture
- September (5)
- Implants can Support a Total Tooth Replacement Restoration
- Keeping up Good Hygiene Still a Necessity with Dental Implants
- Keep Your Saliva Flowing - Your Oral Health Depends on it
- Certain Mouth Rashes Don't Respond to Topical Steroid Treatments
- Effective Oral Hygiene is Key to Disease Prevention While Wearing Braces
- June (5)
- Dental Offices Hold to the Highest Standards to Protect Patients from Infection
- 4 Things You Should be Doing to Maintain a Healthy Mouth
- A Crown Could be the Answer to Preserving Your Damaged Tooth
- Teens Benefit Most from A Temporary Solution to Missing Teeth
- Keeping Gum Disease at Bay Could Help Your Overall Health
- March (5)
- Treating Small Enamel Cracks Could Help you Avoid a Dangerous Tooth Fracture
- Kids, Cats and Canines: Dental Development Through the Ages
- Surgically Accessing Sinuses can Help Grow New Bone for Implants
- Though not Always Seen, it's Still Important to Replace a Missing Back Tooth
- Advancing Gum Disease Requires Thorough Treatment to Control it
- 2015
- December (5)
- Five Facts about Bacteria
- Extracting Wisdom Teeth Now May Prevent Dental Problems Later
- Cosmetic Gum Surgery Can Restore Health as Well as Appearance to Gums
- Dental Amalgam Continues to be a Durable and Safe Tooth Filling
- Treating a Baby Tooth with Inner Decay can be Complicated - but Still Necessary
- August (5)
- Attention to Detail Crucial to a Beautiful Smile Supported by Dental Implants
- Air Abrasion Offers a More Pleasant Dental Office Experience than Drills
- Replacing a Back Tooth May Help You Avoid Future Dental Problems
- Conscious Sedation Eases Treatment Anxiety for Young Dental Patients
- Brushing and Flossing Hard to Do? Consider Your 'Power' Options
- 2014
- September (5)
- Making the Right Choices With Removable Partial Dentures
- Determining the Cause of Tooth Looseness Key to Effective Treatment
- Finding the Right Bacterial Balance for Optimum Oral Health
- Successful Outcomes With Dentures Depends on Attention to Detail
- Extend the Life of Your Dental Appliance With Proper Care
- 2013
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- August (8)
- Nine Things to Expect During Your Appointment with the Dental Hygienist
- Oral Health Tips for Special Needs Children
- Testing Your Knowledge on Caring for Your Dentures
- Understanding The Factors That Can Influence Dental Implant Success
- FAQ: What You Need to Know About Your Child's Baby Teeth
- Crowns: Do You Know Your Options?
- Cat Cora's 6 Ways to Keep Kids Off Junk Food
- Sinus Surgery — Creating Bone for Dental Implants “Out of Thin Air”
- 2011
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Posts for: January, 2017

Baby (primary) teeth look and function much like their permanent counterparts. Besides having a visible crown, they also have roots that maintain contact with the jawbone.
But there are some differences, the biggest one being the normal process whereby primary tooth roots dissolve or, in dental terms, resorb. Root resorption eventually leads to the tooth coming loose to make way for the permanent tooth.
Adult tooth roots can also resorb — but it's decidedly not normal. If adult root resorption isn't promptly treated, it could also lead to tooth loss — but there won't be an incoming tooth to take its place.
Although it can begin inside a tooth, adult root resorption usually begins on the outside. One type, external cervical resorption (ECR), begins around the neck-like area of the tooth not far below the gum line. Its initial signs are small pink spots where the tooth enamel has eroded; those pink cells within the space are doing the damage.
We don't fully understand the mechanism behind ECR, but there are some factors that often contribute. People with periodontal ligament damage or trauma, sometimes due to too much force applied during orthodontic treatment, have a high risk of ECR. Some bleaching techniques for staining inside a tooth may also be a factor.
The key to treating ECR is to detect it as early as possible before it does too much root damage. Regular checkups with x-rays play a pivotal role in early detection. Advanced stages of ECR might require more advanced diagnostics like a cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan to fully assess the damage.
If the lesion is small, we can surgically remove the cells causing the damage and fill the site with a tooth-colored filling. If ECR has spread toward the pulp, the tooth's inner nerve center, we may also need to perform a root canal treatment.
Either of these methods intends to save the tooth, but there is a point where the damage is too great and it's best to remove the tooth and replace it with a life-like dental implant or other restoration. That's why it requires vigilance through regular, semi-annual dental visits to detect the early signs of root resorption before it's too late.
If you would like more information on adult tooth root resorption, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article “Root Resorption.”

Dental implants are all the rage. And why not — not only are these tooth replacements life-like and highly functional, they have an amazing 95% ten-year success rate.
Some of that success is due to their unique design. Technically a root replacement, an implant's metal titanium post is surgically placed in the jawbone, where bone grows and adheres to it over time. This creates a strong connection that stands up well to the forces created by biting and chewing.
But there's more to their longevity than design. Success also depends on a careful, planned process that begins long before surgery.
It starts with a detailed oral examination to determine the best placement for the implant. Besides regular x-rays, we may also perform CT scans to create a three-dimensional view of your jaw. With this we can locate and avoid nerves, sinus cavities or other structures near the implant site.
The examination also helps us determine if you've experienced any bone loss, a normal occurrence after tooth loss. Implants require an adequate amount of bone to achieve the best position. A good position ensures future bone integration and the best appearance result.
The same attention to detail extends to the actual surgery to place the implant. We fashion the site to receive the implant by sequentially drilling larger tapered channels until we achieve the right size fit for the implant. During drilling we avoid overheating the bone, which could ultimately weaken and damage the implant's stability.
We'll also need to provide protection for the implant while it integrates with the bone. In most implantations, we do this by suturing the gum tissue over the implant. We take a different approach with a “Tooth in a Day” procedure where we attach a crown (the visible portion of the tooth) right after implant surgery. In this case we'll install a crown (which is actually temporary) that's a little shorter than the adjacent teeth. The natural teeth around it will absorb the forces produced while chewing and not the implant crown.
Focusing on these and other factors will greatly reduce the risk of implant failure. Paying careful attention to them helps ensure your new smile is a lasting one.
If you would like more information on dental implants to restore your smile, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article “Dental Implants: A Tooth Replacement Method That Rarely Fails.”

The American marketplace usually offers us plenty of buying choices — sometimes it seems too many. A case in point: the toothpaste aisle at your local supermarket.
It can be a bit overwhelming with all the razzle-dazzle packaging and exciting claims of “Whiter Teeth!” or “Fresher Breath!” But toothpaste really isn't that complicated, if you keep in mind its primary goal: to help you with your toothbrush remove disease-causing plaque from teeth surfaces.
And the vast majority can, thanks to ingredients you'll find in just about every brand. All toothpastes, for example, contain some form of abrasive material that boosts the mechanical action of brushing to remove plaque. This isn't new: the ancient Egyptians used ox-hoof ashes, burnt eggshells and pumice as abrasives. Today you'll find hydrated silica (originating from sand), hydrated alumina or calcium carbonate as abrasives on the ingredient list.
You also need some form of detergent to help loosen and break down substances that won't dissolve in water. Toothpaste detergent is much milder than that which you use on your dishes. The most common is sodium lauryl sulfate, a foaming agent found in shampoo and other beauty products. It's been used safely for half a century in toothpaste, although it can irritate the inner linings of some people's mouths. If this is a problem for you, you should look for toothpaste with a different detergent.
There is also a myriad of other ingredients, including binders, humectants (which help the toothpaste retain moisture) and flavorings. You may also find bleaching agents that help brighten your teeth, although they may not be strong enough to remove deep staining, something we would need to help you with.
And let's not forget one other frequent ingredient: fluoride. This natural chemical strengthens enamel and helps fight tooth decay as part of a disease prevention strategy. It's perhaps the most valuable ingredient you'll find in toothpaste, so make sure it's in your chosen brand.
If you want to simplify your decision, choose toothpaste with the seal of acceptance from the American Dental Association. The seal indicates the claims of the toothpaste manufacturer have been independently verified. You can trust those brands to help keep your teeth clean and free from disease. In the end, that's really what you want from your toothpaste.
If you would like more information on the right toothpaste for you, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article “Toothpaste: What's in it?”

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 bodily fluid that's easier and cheaper to collect: saliva.
Secreted by six hundred or more glands in the mouth, saliva performs a number of important functions for digestion and overall oral health. Saliva lubricates the mouth to make food easier to swallow. Its enzymes begin the digestion process breaking down food even before we swallow. It also helps wash out food particles that could build up as plaque on the teeth and harbor disease-causing bacteria.
In terms of dental health, its greatest role is as a neutralizer of food acid. It's natural after we eat for the acid levels in the mouth to rise above normal. If acid remains in contact with enamel for an extended period of time it can soften the enamel's minerals and make it easier for them to erode. Within thirty minutes to an hour after eating, saliva neutralizes acid and restores the mouth's normal pH level. Saliva also contains calcium and phosphate materials, which helps restore some of the minerals the enamel may have lost from the acid contact.
But we're discovering saliva can do even more: we can now use it as an indicator for certain conditions in the body. Like blood or urine, saliva contains molecules that can serve as biological markers for different types of disease. By employing devices calibrated to detect these markers, we can use saliva to uncover cancer, diabetes or other systemic conditions.
As these particular devices are manufactured and become more available, the use of saliva for disease diagnosis will rise. In the future, you may not need a trip to the bathroom or wince at a needle stick — a swab of your saliva will do!
If you would like more information on saliva's role in your health, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article “Saliva: How it is Used to Diagnose Disease.”

A third of people treated for cancer develop adverse side effects within their mouth. But while these effects can be devastating to teeth and gums, there are ways to minimize the damage.
Treatments like chemotherapy and radiation work by destroying cancer cells. Unfortunately, they may also destroy normal cells. The accumulation of this “collateral damage” ultimately affects uninvolved areas and organ systems of the body. Chemotherapy, for example, can interrupt bone marrow blood cell formation and decrease the body's ability to fight infection.
These ripple effects can eventually reach the mouth. It's not uncommon for cancer patients to develop mouth sores or see an increase in tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease. The treatments may also inhibit saliva flow: because saliva neutralizes acid and provides other benefits that lower disease risk, dental disease is more likely to develop when the salivary flow is reduced.
The first step to minimizing these effects is to improve oral health before cancer treatment begins. An unhealthy mouth vastly increases the chances for problems during treatment. Cooperating with your cancer physicians, we should attempt to treat any diseases present as soon as possible.
During cancer treatment we should also monitor your oral health and intervene when appropriate. If at all possible, you should continue regular dental visits for cleaning and checkups, and more so if conditions warrant. We can also protect your teeth and gums with protective measures like antibacterial mouth rinses, saliva stimulation or high-potency fluoride applications for your enamel.
What's most important, though, is what you can do for yourself to care for your mouth during the treatment period. Be sure to brush daily with a soft-bristle brush and fluoride toothpaste. You can use a weak solution of one-quarter teaspoon each of salt and baking soda to a quart of warm water to rinse your mouth and soothe any sores. And be sure to drink plenty of water to reduce dry mouth.
While you're waging your battle against cancer, stay vigilant about your teeth and gums. Taking care of them will ensure that after you've won your war against this malignant foe your mouth will be healthy too.
If you would like more information on taking care of your teeth and gums during cancer treatment, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article “Oral Health During Cancer Treatment.”