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FAQ: Interceptive Orthodontics for Children
updated: Oct. 25, 2017
Have you heard about interceptive orthodontics? This type of early intervention could benefit perhaps 10â??20% of children who need orthodontic treatment, making a positive impact on tooth and jaw Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Oral Health Concerns for Preteens
updated: Oct. 10, 2017
As if the preteen years didn’t give kids and their parents enough to think about, new oral health concerns loom on the horizon. Along with major changes to the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
The Timely Use of a Palatal Expander Could Help Correct a Cross-Bite
updated: Sep. 25, 2017
While crooked teeth are usually responsible for a malocclusion (poor bite), the root cause could go deeper: a malformed maxilla, a composite structure composed of the upper jaw and Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
updated: Sep. 17, 2017
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 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Know Your Toothpaste: How to Simplify Your Purchasing Decision
updated: Sep. 02, 2017
Confused about which toothpaste to buy? You’re not alone — we’re all regularly confronted with multiple choices when we shop. But you can simplify your decision-making process by first remembering Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Emergency Dental Care
updated: Aug. 30, 2017
It always seems that injuries happen at the most inconvenient times, and damage to your teeth is no exception. While your dentist in Homer, AK, Dr. James Bourne, is available Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures, Oral Health -
Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
updated: Aug. 18, 2017
For major-league slugger Giancarlo Stanton, 2014 was a record-breaking year. After the baseball season ended, he signed a 13-year, $325 million contract with the Miami Marlins — the biggest Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Keep an Eye on the Jaw Bone After a Teenager's Tooth Loss
updated: Aug. 03, 2017
Accidents happen, especially to teenagers involved with sports or similar activities. In an instant they can lose one or more teeth and permanently alter their smile. Fortunately we can restore Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
updated: Jul. 19, 2017
Ever since childhood, when her career as a model and actress took off, Brooke Shields has enjoyed worldwide recognition — through advertisements for designer jeans, appearances on The Muppet Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
3 Cutting Edge Ways You Could Benefit from Dental Implants
updated: Jul. 04, 2017
Since their introduction over thirty years ago, dental implants have become the most popular choice for dental restoration. Their large variety of shapes and sizes — a far cry Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
A Royal Fix
updated: Jun. 19, 2017
So you’re tearing up the dance floor at a friend’s wedding, when all of a sudden one of your pals lands an accidental blow to your face — chipping Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Teens with Missing Teeth may need a Temporary Fix Until They're Older
updated: Jun. 11, 2017
Dental implants are widely considered by both dentists and patients as the premier choice for replacing missing teeth. Unfortunately, implants aren’t the appropriate choice for teenagers with missing teeth. That’s Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Discover The Benefits Of Invisalign
updated: Jun. 05, 2017
Wearing metal braces isn't the only way to get straighter teeth. Our Homer, AK, dentist, Dr. James Bourne, explains a few advantages of Invisalign, a popular orthodontic option. Aligners instead of Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures, Oral Health -
Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
updated: May 27, 2017
It might seem that supermodels have a fairly easy life — except for the fact that they are expected to look perfect whenever they’re in front of a camera. Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
No- or Minimal-Prep Veneers Reduce Permanent Alterations to Your Teeth
updated: May 12, 2017
Porcelain veneers are positive proof that unattractive teeth don't always require an intensive restoration to regain their beauty. These thin layers of translucent porcelain — custom-designed and color-matched to Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
updated: Apr. 27, 2017
It's no secret that many of Hollywood's brightest stars didn't start out with perfectly aligned, pearly-white teeth. And these days, plenty of celebs are willing to share their stories, Read moreCategory: Oral Health