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Why Regular Trips To Your Dentist Are Important
updated: Dec. 14, 2021
Brush. Floss. Rinse. You know the daily drill for proper oral hygiene and are off to a great start for optimal dental health. But complimenting your at-home routine with regular Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures, Oral Health -
Laser Dentistry for Treatment With Less Stress
updated: Nov. 12, 2021
Many patients experience dental anxiety when it is time to visit the dentist for treatment. Laser treatments can help reduce stress and the fear many patients have when undergoing some Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Persistence Pays Off in Finding Relief From Chronic Jaw Joint Pain
updated: Nov. 09, 2021
Tenderness; headaches; difficulty chewing; excruciating pain. These are a few of the symptoms you could endure with a jaw joint or temporomandibular disorder (TMD or TMJ). This group of Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
We're Improving Our Effectiveness in Treating Tooth Decay
updated: Oct. 30, 2021
For several decades, dentists have been saving teeth from tooth decay following a few basic guidelines: 1) Identify decay as soon as possible; 2) Thoroughly remove decayed tooth structure; Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How George Clooney Made Over His Smile and How You Can Too
updated: Oct. 20, 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 Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Are Implants a No-Go for You? Consider These Other Restoration Options
updated: Oct. 10, 2021
Our primary aim as dentists is to preserve teeth. There are times, however, when preserving a tooth is no longer worth the effort and we must recommend removing it. Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How to Prevent Tooth Decay in Your Special Needs Child
updated: Sep. 30, 2021
Preventing tooth decay from developing in your child's teeth requires a strong commitment to daily oral hygiene. But if you have a child with a chronic physical or behavioral Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Straightening Your Teeth Could Rejuvenate Your Smile
updated: Sep. 20, 2021
Advanced cosmetic dental techniques are helping people around the world achieve their dream smiles. But long before many of these procedures existed, straightening teeth with braces could make a Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Victoria Beckham's "Toothsome" Collection - All of Her Children's Baby Teeth
updated: Sep. 10, 2021
In one respect, celebrities are no different from the rest of us—quite a few famous people love to collect things. Marie Osmond collects dolls (as well as Johnny Depp, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Deep Cleanings To Fight Gingivitis
updated: Sep. 01, 2021
Sometimes brushing your teeth is not enough to maintain good oral health. At Eagle Dental, your local Homer dentist, Dr. James Bourne, has a practice in Homer, AK, and offers Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
There Are a Several Possible Causes for a Gummy Smile
updated: Aug. 31, 2021
Besides straight and translucent teeth, an attractive smile has another important component: balance. In a great smile, the visible areas of the teeth and gums are in balanced proportion Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Gum Swelling Can Happen With Braces - Here's How to Avoid It
updated: Aug. 21, 2021
A few months into wearing braces you may notice your gums are swollen. It's likely you've developed periodontal (gum) disease. Gum disease is a bacterial infection that usually begins with Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Periodontal Probing Can Tell Us a Lot About the Severity of a Gum Infection
updated: Aug. 11, 2021
The red and puffy gums that sometimes accompany the onset of periodontal (gum) disease don't always catch your attention. You may not even get any symptoms at all, in Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How MLB Star Aaron Judge Changed His Smile and How You Can Too
updated: Aug. 01, 2021
Between the final game of the World Series in late October and spring training in February, major league baseball players work on their skills preparing for the new season. Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Stay Ahead of Decay-Spreading Root Cavities
updated: Jul. 22, 2021
Finding out you have a cavity isn't the best of news. But finding out it's a root cavity is even worse: if not treated, the decay can spread more Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Take These Immediate Actions to Save a Knocked-Out Tooth
updated: Jul. 12, 2021
Accidents do happen, especially if you or a family member has an active lifestyle. One such risk, especially for someone playing a contact sport, is having a tooth knocked Read moreCategory: Oral Health