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Tell Your Dentist if You're Having a Shingles Outbreak
updated: Sep. 16, 2018
Shingles is a painful viral infection that could potentially recur in sufferers for years. It causes painful skin rashes, general nerve pain, fever and fatigue. In extreme cases, it Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How Does Invisalign Work?
updated: Sep. 07, 2018
Invisalign clear aligner trays are a discreet alternative to traditional metal braces. For many adults and older teens in need of orthodontic treatment, braces can be inconvenient and even a Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Orthodontics -
FAQs for National Gum Care Month
updated: Sep. 06, 2018
Gum disease is a bigger problem than you might think. More than half of all adults over age 30 have it, and that figure jumps to 70% of adults Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Antibiotic Resistance Requires Action - and a Change of Attitude
updated: Aug. 27, 2018
The development of antibiotic drugs is widely considered one of the greatest medical achievements of the last century. Their widespread use has turned life-threatening diseases like cholera, strep throat Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
updated: Aug. 17, 2018
Is having good oral hygiene important to kissing? Who's better to answer that question than Vivica A. Fox? Among her other achievements, the versatile actress won the “Best Kiss” Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
10 Tips to Tame Bad Breath
updated: Aug. 07, 2018
National Fresh Breath Day is celebrated in August, but who doesn’t want fresh breath every day? Everyone has bad breath once in a while, so here are some tips Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
We can Rid You of that Lump in Your Mouth you Keep Biting
updated: Jul. 28, 2018
Biting the inside of your cheek is high on the list of minor but painfully irritating occurrences like paper cuts or tongue scalding from hot coffee. A mouth bite, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
What Happens in a Root Canal Treatment and How it Can Save Your Tooth
updated: Jul. 18, 2018
Along with periodontal (gum) disease, tooth decay poses one of the two greatest threats to your teeth. Cavities are just the start: if decay invades the pulp, the tooth’s Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
updated: Jul. 08, 2018
Some moviegoers have been known to crunch popcorn, bite their fingers or grab their neighbor’s hands during the intense scenes of a thriller. But for one fan, the on-screen Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Treating a Young, Permanent Tooth Requires a Different Approach
updated: Jun. 28, 2018
Soon after the primary (baby) teeth begin to give way, the teeth a child will have the rest of their lives start erupting into the mouth. But while they’re Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Gum Disease is Still a Threat to Your Dental Implants
updated: Jun. 18, 2018
You’ve invested quite a bit in your new dental implants. And it truly is an investment: because of implants’ potential longevity, their long-term costs could actually be lower than Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Bone Grafting Might be Necessary Before You Obtain an Implant
updated: Jun. 08, 2018
Every year dentists place over 5 million dental implants for lost teeth, often removing the problem tooth and installing the implant at the same time. But getting a “tooth Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
How Dental Crowns Strengthen Damaged Teeth
updated: Jun. 05, 2018
Do you need crowns from your Homer, AK, dentist? Crowns are vital for restoring your dental health. Often confused with veneers, crowns are quite different. Veneers adhere to small areas, but crowns cover the Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Orthodontics -
A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
updated: May 29, 2018
While the sport of golf may not look too dangerous from the sidelines, players know it can sometimes lead to mishaps. There are accidents involving golf carts and clubs, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
See How Well You're Removing Daily Plaque with a Plaque Disclosing Agent
updated: May 19, 2018
You brush and floss every day to rid your teeth and gums of disease-causing plaque. But while “showing up” is most of the battle, the effectiveness of your technique Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Worried about Your Child's School Snack Choices? Here's What You Can Do
updated: May 09, 2018
If you’re committed to providing your family nutritional, low-sugar snacks, you’re not only helping their physical well-being but their dental health too. If you have school-age children, though, you Read moreCategory: Oral Health