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See Your Dentist ASAP If You Have a Loose Permanent Tooth
posted: May 21, 2021.

Unless you're 6 years old and on speed dial with the Tooth Fairy, a loose tooth isn't a good feeling. It's also a sign something is wrong in your mouth. Read more
Support Your Child's Teeth Development with Proper Hygiene and Dental Care
posted: May 11, 2021.

Between infancy and the onset of puberty, your child will grow one set of teeth, lose it and grow another; their jaw structure will also change dramatically. This rapid development Read more
Periodontal Surgery may be Needed to Halt Gum Disease and Encourage Healing
posted: May 01, 2021.

There’s only one way to effectively halt the progressive damage of periodontal (gum) disease — completely remove the bacterial plaque and hardened deposits (calculus) from above and below the gum Read more
Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
posted: Apr. 21, 2021.

For anyone else, having a tooth accidentally knocked out while practicing a dance routine would be a very big deal. But not for Dancing With The Stars contestant Noah Galloway. Read more
Saving a Diseased Primary Tooth Could Mean Better Oral Health Later in Life
posted: Apr. 11, 2021.

It’s often best health-wise to preserve even the most troubled tooth—including a child’s primary (“baby”) tooth. If that sounds like too much effort for a tooth that lasts only a Read more
Topical Fluoride Could Further Lower Tooth Decay Risk in Children
posted: Apr. 01, 2021.

Since the discovery a century ago of its beneficial effect on tooth enamel, fluoride has become an important part of tooth decay prevention. It's routinely added to toothpaste and other Read more
A Little Orthodontic Magic Could Help an Impacted Tooth Erupt
posted: Mar. 22, 2021.

Bite problems aren't limited to teeth simply out of position. The problem could be some teeth aren't there—visibly, that is. They still exist below the gums and bone, but they've Read more
How George Clooney Made Over His Smile and How You Can Too
posted: Mar. 12, 2021.

Since his breakout role as Dr. Doug Ross in the 90's TV drama ER, George Clooney has enjoyed a blockbuster career as an award-winning actor, director and producer. He's still Read more
Frequent Sinus Infections? Take a Trip to Your Dentist
posted: Mar. 02, 2021.

If you suffer frequent sinus infections, you might want to see a dentist. No, really—your recurring sinusitis might stem from a decayed tooth.Tooth decay can start as a cavity, but Read more
Reasons to Consider Dental Implants
posted: Mar. 01, 2021.

How dental implants from your dentists in Alexandria, VA, can bring your smile back Have you been thinking about dental implants? If so, you are making an excellent choice. Dental implants Read more
Artificial Sweeteners can Boost your Dental Health
posted: Feb. 20, 2021.

The market for sugar alternatives has grown exponentially since saccharin was accidentally discovered in 1878. Today, saccharin has been joined by other FDA-approved zero-calorie artificial sweeteners, including aspartame (“Equal®” or Read more
Gum Surgery Can Improve Your Smile and Save Your Teeth
posted: Feb. 10, 2021.

While the term “plastic surgery” might bring to mind face lifts or tummy tucks, not all procedures in this particular surgical field are strictly cosmetic. Some can make a big Read more
Listen to Ellen DeGeneres: Don't Think You Can Get Away Without Flossing!
posted: Jan. 31, 2021.

This year's Carol Burnett Award, presented at the Golden Globes, goes to Ellen DeGeneres for her “outstanding contributions to the television medium on or off the screen.” This is the Read more
An Oral Irrigator Could Make Flossing Easier for You
posted: Jan. 21, 2021.

If we were playing word association with the term “oral hygiene,” you'd probably answer “brushing.” And you would be right—brushing cleans tooth surfaces of accumulated bacterial plaque, a thin biofilm Read more
An Assortment of Orthodontic Tools helps us Solve Complex Bite Problems
posted: Jan. 11, 2021.

There are an assortment of techniques and treatments in an orthodontist's toolkit, braces being the most common and best known. Of course, there wouldn't be any tools at all if Read more
Diabetics with Gum Disease Benefit from Coordinating Treatment for Both
posted: Jan. 01, 2021.

If you have periodontal (gum) disease, you probably already know you’re in danger of eventual tooth and bone loss if the infection isn’t brought under control. But if you also Read more

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