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You May Not Need a Narcotic to Manage Post-Dental Work Pain

posted: May 08, 2019.

There's no doubt treating dental problems can improve your health. But because the mouth is among the most sensitive areas of the body, many dental procedures can be potentially Read more

To Detect Oral Cancer Early, See Your Dentist

posted: Apr. 28, 2019.

This month marks the 20th annual observance of Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Last year, over 50,000 people in the US were diagnosed with oral cancer, and over 10,000 people Read more

To Detect Oral Cancer Early, See Your Dentist

posted: Apr. 28, 2019.

This month marks the 20th annual observance of Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Last year, over 50,000 people in the US were diagnosed with oral cancer, and over 10,000 people Read more

NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards

posted: Apr. 18, 2019.

Basketball isn't a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While Read more

NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards

posted: Apr. 18, 2019.

Basketball isn't a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While Read more

E-Cigs Could be Just as Hazardous for Your Teeth and Gums as Cigarettes

posted: Apr. 08, 2019.

More than 20 million people in the United States use electronic cigarettes or e-cigs as an alternative to tobacco smoking. While many users believe "vaping" is a healthier alternative Read more

E-Cigs Could be Just as Hazardous for Your Teeth and Gums as Cigarettes

posted: Apr. 08, 2019.

More than 20 million people in the United States use electronic cigarettes or e-cigs as an alternative to tobacco smoking. While many users believe "vaping" is a healthier alternative Read more

Your Age Doesn't Have to Keep You from a Straighter Smile

posted: Mar. 29, 2019.

Bite problems are quite common—as many as 75% of adults may have some form of orthodontic issue. Unfortunately, there's also something else just as common: that many people believe Read more

Your Age Doesn't Have to Keep You from a Straighter Smile

posted: Mar. 29, 2019.

Bite problems are quite common—as many as 75% of adults may have some form of orthodontic issue. Unfortunately, there's also something else just as common: that many people believe Read more

You Don't Have to Live with a Gummy Smile. Here's How We Can Change it!

posted: Mar. 19, 2019.

A beautiful smile is a balanced smile, especially in regard to your gums. A normal smile usually shows 4 mm or less of gum tissue along with about 10 Read more

You Don't Have to Live with a Gummy Smile. Here's How We Can Change it!

posted: Mar. 19, 2019.

A beautiful smile is a balanced smile, especially in regard to your gums. A normal smile usually shows 4 mm or less of gum tissue along with about 10 Read more

How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss

posted: Mar. 09, 2019.

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 Read more

How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss

posted: Mar. 09, 2019.

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 Read more

A Bonded Retainer Might be a Better Choice After Braces

posted: Feb. 27, 2019.

The braces are finally off! But to keep your new, straighter smile you'll need to wear a retainer for some time. That's because the same structural mechanism used to Read more

A Bonded Retainer Might be a Better Choice After Braces

posted: Feb. 27, 2019.

The braces are finally off! But to keep your new, straighter smile you'll need to wear a retainer for some time. That's because the same structural mechanism used to Read more

You may Need Orthodontic Treatment Before Obtaining Implants

posted: Feb. 17, 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

You may Need Orthodontic Treatment Before Obtaining Implants

posted: Feb. 17, 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