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Gum Recession Can Harm Your Oral Health and Your Smile
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
Your gums don't just attractively frame your teeth—they protect them as well. If they shrink back (recede) from their normal covering, portions of the teeth could become exposed to Read more -
Good Dental Hygiene Impacts Overall General Health
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.
There are many ways in which your oral health has an impact on your overall general health. There are naturally occurring bacteria in the mouth. Some of those bacteria, including Read more
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See Your Dentist ASAP If You Have a Loose Permanent Tooth
posted: Jun. 12, 2021.
Unless you're 6 years old and on speed dial with the Tooth Fairy, a loose tooth isn't a good feeling. It's also a sign something is wrong in your Read more -
Buffalo Bills' Stefon Diggs Knows There's Never a Bad Place to Floss
posted: Jun. 02, 2021.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs wrapped up the NFL regular season in January, setting single-season records in both catches and receiving yards. The Bills handily beat the Miami Read more -
Lasers are Making an Impact in Treating Gum Disease
posted: May 23, 2021.
Periodontal (gum) disease is potentially devastating to your teeth, gums and bone. To fight it we have to remove the substance that causes and sustains the disease from all Read more -
Protect Your Teeth and Gums During Physical Activities
posted: May 13, 2021.
As part of his "New Frontier," President Kennedy greatly expanded the President's Council on Physical Fitness. Sixty years later, it's still going strong—now as the President's Council on Sports, Read more -
Gum Disease Can Be Stopped but You Could Be in For a Long Fight
posted: May 03, 2021.
It often begins without you realizing it—spreading ever deeper into the gums and damaging tissue attachments, teeth and supporting bone in its way. In the end, it could cause Read more -
Take It From Taylor Swift - Losing Your Orthodontic Retainer is No Fun
posted: Apr. 23, 2021.
For nearly two decades, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has dominated the pop and country charts. In December she launched her ninth studio album, called evermore, and in January she delighted Read more -
Inflammation: the Link Between Gum Disease and Cardiovascular Disease
posted: Apr. 13, 2021.
Cardiovascular disease and periodontal (gum) disease are two different conditions with their own set of symptoms and outcomes. But they do share one common element: inflammation. In fact, this Read more -
This Laser Procedure Promises Big Benefits for Gum Disease Treatment
posted: Apr. 03, 2021.
Over the years, dentists have become quite proficient in treating even the most severe periodontal (gum) disease. Many of these positive outcomes are achieved through manual effort using simple Read more -
The Perils of a Loose Permanent Tooth - and What to do About it
posted: Mar. 24, 2021.
A loose baby tooth is normal and expected; a loose permanent tooth is quite another matter: it’s an advanced sign of disease that could lead to losing the tooth. The Read more -
Kevin Bacon's Mango-Slicing Trick and Other Ways to Rid Food Between Your Teeth
posted: Mar. 14, 2021.
During the COVID-19 quarantines, stir-crazy celebrities have been creating some “unique” home videos—like Madonna singing about fried fish to the tune of “Vogue” in her bathroom or Cardi B Read more -
Your Gums Need Extra Care After Periodontal Disease
posted: Mar. 04, 2021.
We all benefit from regular dental care, regardless of our state of oral health. But if you've experienced periodontal (gum) disease, those regular dental visits are even more important Read more -
4 Tips for Maintaining Healthy Tooth Enamel
posted: Feb. 22, 2021.
Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, and for good reason—it's your teeth's first line of defense against wearing and harmful oral bacteria. But although enamel can Read more -
How You Can Help Your Smile Stay Attractive as You Get Older
posted: Feb. 12, 2021.
We can't stop getting older or completely avoid many of the consequences that come with aging. Even so, there are things we can do to age more gracefully. That includes Read more -
Vivica Fox and Zendaya Have This in Common: A Gorgeous Smile
posted: Feb. 01, 2021.
Kill Bill fans have been pressing for a third installment of the stylized revenge tale since Kill Bill, Volume 2 hit the theaters in 2004. Finally, filmmaker Quentin Tarantino Read more