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What Athletes Have to Tell Us About Oral Health

posted: Feb. 13, 2018.

Considering all the intensive conditioning, practice and training they do, most people would expect elite athletes to be… well… healthy. And that’s generally true — except when it comes Read more

Advancing Gum Disease Requires Your Dentist's Intervention

posted: Jan. 29, 2018.

Your gums’ primary role is to protect your teeth and keep them firmly in place. But periodontal (gum) disease can damage your gums to such an extent you could Read more

Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums

posted: Jan. 21, 2018.

Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated Read more

New Year's Resolutions You Can Keep

posted: Jan. 06, 2018.

Did you make any New Year's resolutions this year? For many of us, these pledges reflect a sincere desire for self-improvement—whether it's in terms of our career, our personal Read more

Veneers an Affordable, Low Impact Way to Achieve a More Attractive Smile

posted: Dec. 22, 2017.

There are a lot of ways to improve the appearance of your teeth. Some methods can be quite involved like crowns or bridgework, which require extensive alteration of teeth Read more

Why Dental Visits are a Smart Idea - Even on a Limited Budget

posted: Dec. 07, 2017.

Facing extensive dental treatment can be stressful—and even more so when you realize what it will cost. It’s a hard fact of life, but some dental work can be Read more

Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection

posted: Nov. 22, 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 more

Although a Global Problem, Tooth Decay can be Prevented

posted: Nov. 07, 2017.

Other than the common cold, tooth decay is the most prevalent disease in the world. And while a cavity or two may seem like a minor matter, tooth decay’s Read more

Get a Whiter Smile Easily

posted: Oct. 31, 2017.

Don’t you want a quick and simple solution to get a more vibrant smile? We thought so! Have at-home whitening kits from your local drugstore and whitening toothpastes just not given you the Read more

Clicking Jaw: When Should You Be Concerned?

posted: Oct. 23, 2017.

Have you noticed a clicking, popping, or grating sound when you open or close your jaw? As many as 36 million U.S. adults experience this phenomenon in one or Read more

Saliva Performs Many Functions for Both Oral and General Health

posted: Oct. 15, 2017.

While oral hygiene, a nutritious diet and regular dental visits are all crucial to long-term oral health, these efforts complement what your body already does to keep your mouth Read more

What is Tooth Re-contouring?

posted: Oct. 06, 2017.

Find out if this simple cosmetic solution is all you need to get the perfectly shaped smile you deserve. Did eating something a little too hard cause a small chip in Read more

Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery

posted: Sep. 30, 2017.

When they’re introducing a new movie, actors often take a moment to pay tribute to the people who helped make it happen — like, you know, their dentists. At Read more

Dental Offices Uphold the Highest Standards for Infection Control

posted: Sep. 15, 2017.

In our constant battle against infectious disease, the “enemy” is often too close for comfort: hospitals and other medical facilities must be ever vigilant against opportunistic infections their patients Read more

Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile

posted: Aug. 31, 2017.

What's an actor's most important feature? According to Vivica A. Fox, whose most recent big-screen role was in Independence Day: Resurgence, it's what you see right up front. "On screen, Read more

What are Veneers?

posted: Aug. 22, 2017.

Sometimes the simplest solution is the best when you have a minor tooth imperfection. Mt. Pleasant, SC, dentist Dr. Cynthia Garner of Garner Family Dentistry explains how dental veneers, a Read more

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