Do you have a missing tooth or multiple missing teeth? If you are one of the 7 out of 10 adults in the U.S. between the ages of 34 and 44 that has at least one missing permanent tooth, you may want to pay attention. Having one missing tooth may not seem too problematic right… Continue reading
Have you lost one or more teeth due to dental decay, problematic teeth or oral trauma? If you have lost a tooth for any reason and you are looking for the most natural feeling, natural-looking permanent solution for tooth replacement, you may want to consider dental implants. There are quite a few medical benefits and… Continue reading
If you’ve ever had a canker sore, you may be wondering why you developed it in the first place. This bothersome mouth sore can be painful and troublesome. Children especially don’t like the pain and swelling that come with canker sores. Rest assured that canker sores are non-contagious lesions that appear in the mouth on… Continue reading
How do you choose which toothpaste to use? Do you have a favorite brand, flavor or texture? Do you like paste or gels; do you prefer whitening pastes or tartar control pastes? In a recent study by The Cosmetic Dental Home Care group, findings have shown that certain toothpastes may actually have some damaging effects… Continue reading
When your bite is not properly aligned, it can lead to problems with the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ). This can lead to a variety of symptoms including severe headaches, ear pain, dizziness, and more. There are three different types of malocclusions of the TMJ: an underbite, an overbite, and a crossbite. An underbite occurs when the… Continue reading
Have you ever stopped to think about your teeth? Most people take their teeth for granted not giving much thought to the important role they play in our health and happiness. To really understand why good oral and dental hygiene is important, here’s a look into the anatomy of teeth, perhaps if we take into… Continue reading
Even if you are not a Hollywood star or famous athlete, you too can have a million dollar smile, for a lot less than a million dollars! Unfortunately, many of us were not born with perfect smiles. However, advances in cosmetic and restorative dentistry have now made it possible for virtually everyone to achieve the… Continue reading
Your smile is your official greeting to each person you meet. Your smile can leave a lasting impression, good or bad! If time and or bad habits have taken their toll on your smile, perhaps it’s time to ask your dentist about professional teeth whitening. There are a number of things that can turn that… Continue reading
In a recently published article in the American Journal of Public Health, the ADA Health Policy Resources Center (HPRC) did a study that showed that by having dentists screen for the most common chronic medical diseases, dentists could save the American health care system up to $102.6 million annually. The lead author of the study… Continue reading
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, 3.75% of American adults between the ages of 20 and 64 have no remaining teeth. In addition, American adults between the age of 20 and 64 have an average of 24.92 out of 28 remaining teeth. According to these sobering statistics, many adults in American… Continue reading
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