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Regular Screenings Could Help With Early Oral Cancer Detection

posted: Mar. 26, 2016.

Your regular dental checkups should periodically include an important screening for oral cancer, especially as you grow older. Although oral cancers make up less than 3% of all other Read more

No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding

posted: Mar. 11, 2016.

Sure, it’s big news when celebs tweet selfies from the dental office… if you’re still living in the 20th century. But in Hollywood today, it’s harder to say who Read more

No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding

posted: Mar. 11, 2016.

Sure, it’s big news when celebs tweet selfies from the dental office… if you’re still living in the 20th century. But in Hollywood today, it’s harder to say who Read more

What you can Expect if You're Undergoing Implant Surgery

posted: Feb. 25, 2016.

If you’re considering different options for tooth replacement, dental implants are likely high on your list. Implants have a proven reputation for both durability and life-like appearance that can Read more

What you can Expect if You're Undergoing Implant Surgery

posted: Feb. 25, 2016.

If you’re considering different options for tooth replacement, dental implants are likely high on your list. Implants have a proven reputation for both durability and life-like appearance that can Read more

Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth

posted: Feb. 10, 2016.

Want to know the exact wrong way to pry open a stubborn lid? Just ask Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC-TV’s popular “Tonight Show.” When the 40-year-old funnyman had trouble Read more

Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth

posted: Feb. 10, 2016.

Want to know the exact wrong way to pry open a stubborn lid? Just ask Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC-TV’s popular “Tonight Show.” When the 40-year-old funnyman had trouble Read more

Stopping Tooth Decay Could Require Root Canal Treatment

posted: Jan. 19, 2016.

It’s absolutely critical to stop tooth decay and repair any damage to tooth structure. Hopefully, we’ve caught it early in the enamel and dentin where we’re able to repair Read more

Stopping Tooth Decay Could Require Root Canal Treatment

posted: Jan. 19, 2016.

It’s absolutely critical to stop tooth decay and repair any damage to tooth structure. Hopefully, we’ve caught it early in the enamel and dentin where we’re able to repair Read more

Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay

posted: Jan. 04, 2016.

Cavities can happen even before a baby has his first piece of candy. This was the difficult lesson actor David Ramsey of the TV shows Arrow and Dexter learned Read more

Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay

posted: Jan. 04, 2016.

Cavities can happen even before a baby has his first piece of candy. This was the difficult lesson actor David Ramsey of the TV shows Arrow and Dexter learned Read more

Treating a Baby Tooth with Inner Decay can be Complicated - but Still Necessary

posted: Dec. 27, 2015.

Even though a child’s primary (“baby”) teeth eventually give way, it’s still important to treat them if they become decayed. Primary teeth serve as guides for the emerging permanent Read more

Treating a Baby Tooth with Inner Decay can be Complicated - but Still Necessary

posted: Dec. 27, 2015.

Even though a child’s primary (“baby”) teeth eventually give way, it’s still important to treat them if they become decayed. Primary teeth serve as guides for the emerging permanent Read more

America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!

posted: Dec. 05, 2015.

A recent episode of “America’s Got Talent” featured an engaging 93-year-old strongman called The Mighty Atom Jr. The mature muscleman’s stunt: moving a full-sized car (laden with his Read more

America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!

posted: Dec. 05, 2015.

A recent episode of “America’s Got Talent” featured an engaging 93-year-old strongman called The Mighty Atom Jr. The mature muscleman’s stunt: moving a full-sized car (laden with his Read more

With Proper Management, Dental Implants can be a Reality for Diabetics

posted: Nov. 20, 2015.

Many people with diabetes are hesitant about getting dental implants because they’re under the impression their chances of failure are greater than for non-diabetics. But if you’re one of Read more

With Proper Management, Dental Implants can be a Reality for Diabetics

posted: Nov. 20, 2015.

Many people with diabetes are hesitant about getting dental implants because they’re under the impression their chances of failure are greater than for non-diabetics. But if you’re one of Read more