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Why Early Dental Visits Could Brighten Your Child's Dental Health Future
posted: Feb. 03, 2021.
By the time your child reaches their first birthday, they may have only a handful of primary teeth. So, should you schedule their first dental visit or wait until Read more -
Although Rare, This Condition Could Destroy a Tooth
posted: Jan. 24, 2021.
Most dental problems are caused by tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease, easily preventable with dedicated daily hygiene and regular dental care. But there are a few other rare Read more -
You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
posted: Jan. 14, 2021.
Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may Read more -
Help Your Dentures and Your Health by Taking Them Out at Night
posted: Jan. 04, 2021.
Dentures have come a long way since George Washington's time. Today, they're more comfortable, more secure and more lifelike than our first president's famous hippopotamus ivory appliance.But one thing Read more -
FAQs About Invisalign
posted: Dec. 30, 2020.
Invisalign is an exciting orthodontic option for straightening your smile. Invisalign differs from other methods because it relies on removable custom aligner trays to move and straighten teeth. Invisalign can Read more -
Keep Your New Straightened Smile Straight With an Orthodontic Retainer
posted: Dec. 25, 2020.
You can't correct a poor bite with braces or clear aligners overnight: Even the most cut-and-dried case can still require a few years to move teeth where they should Read more -
How to Ensure Your Child's Teeth and Gums Stay Healthy Now and Later
posted: Dec. 15, 2020.
Being a parent can be a rewarding role. But it's also hard work, especially the effort required in keeping children healthy. In that respect, there's one area you don't Read more -
The Benefits of Dental Implants
posted: Dec. 10, 2020.
Self-conscious about that missing tooth? Worried about how the gap affects the rest of your smile? At St. Pete Oral Health Center in St. Petersburg, FL, Dr. Rosemarie Márquez offers Read more -
How You Too Could Have Lindsey Vonn's Viral Video Smile Makeover
posted: Dec. 05, 2020.
Instagram, America's humongous digital photo and video album, is chock-full of the silly, mundane, and poignant moments of people's everyday lives. That includes celebrities: Tom Hanks buying a used Read more -
New Recommendations Make Water Fluoridation Safer Than Ever
posted: Nov. 25, 2020.
For over half a century now, community water systems have been adding fluoride to drinking water to help reduce the risk of tooth decay. Numerous long-term studies have demonstrated Read more -
Keep Your Child's Fluoride Intake at a Safe but Effective Level
posted: Nov. 14, 2020.
Fluoride is an important part of your child's dental development. But if children take in too much of this important mineral, they could experience enamel fluorosis, a condition in Read more -
Avoid This Numbing Agent to Ease Your Baby's Teething Pain
posted: Nov. 04, 2020.
Parents have been dealing with their children's teething pain for as long as parents and children have been around. Along the way, the human race has developed different ways Read more -
How Veneers Restored Howie Mandel's Winning Smile
posted: Oct. 25, 2020.
You probably wouldn't be surprised to hear that someone playing hockey, racing motocross or duking it out in an ultimate fighter match had a tooth knocked out. But acting Read more -
4 Things You Can Do To Protect Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
posted: Oct. 15, 2020.
Despite momentous strides in recent years in the fight against cancer, treatments can still disrupt normal life. Both radiation and chemotherapy have side effects that can cause problems in Read more -
How to Avoid This Painful Condition After Tooth Extraction
posted: Oct. 05, 2020.
Dentists and oral surgeons remove millions of teeth every year, most without any adverse aftereffects. But about 2% of patients experience a dry socket, a condition that, although not Read more -
Improve Your Smile With These Dental Enhancements
posted: Sep. 25, 2020.
In case you missed it, September is Self-Improvement Month. Don't fret if you weren't aware—we're not sure how the ninth month acquired this celebration of positive human development either. Read more