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Smoking Increases Your Risk for Gum Disease
posted: Aug. 10, 2020.
There are important reasons not to smoke, like minimizing your risk for deadly diseases like heart disease or lung cancer. But here's another good reason: Smoking increases your risk Read more -
Treating Gum Disease around Tooth Roots is Hard - but Not Impossible
posted: Jul. 31, 2020.
Periodontal disease may start in the gums’ superficial layers, but it’s not likely to stay there. As the disease moves deeper it can wreak havoc on tooth roots and Read more -
Is There a Link Between Gum Disease and Cardiovascular Health?
posted: Jul. 21, 2020.
Is there a link between periodontal (gum) disease and cardiovascular disease? Medical researchers are endeavoring to answer this intriguing question, but early findings seem to say yes. If it Read more -
J-Lo's Unlucky Break: Chipping a Tooth on Stage
posted: Jul. 11, 2020.
Whether she’s singing, dancing or acting, Jennifer Lopez is a performer who is known for giving it all she’s got. But during one show, Lopez recently admitted, she gave Read more -
Why Is Your Smile Gummy? Here Are 4 Possibilities
posted: Jul. 01, 2020.
What makes a beautiful smile? Beautiful teeth, for sure. But there's also another component that can make or break your smile, regardless of your teeth's condition: your gums. Although Read more -
Gum Disease Could be Affecting More Than Just Your Mouth
posted: Jun. 21, 2020.
Periodontal (gum) disease can weaken gum attachment and cause bone deterioration that eventually leads to tooth loss. But its detrimental effects can also extend beyond the mouth and worsen Read more -
Root Planing Cleans Plaque from Tooth Roots Without Surgery
posted: Jun. 11, 2020.
Periodontal (gum) disease is an aggressive bacterial infection caused by built-up plaque on tooth surfaces. Gum disease results in bone loss and causes loss of attachment from the teeth, Read more -
The Howie Mandel Effect: Avoid Dental Disease Through Daily Brushing and Flossing
posted: Jun. 01, 2020.
Howie Mandel, one of America’s premier television personalities, rarely takes it easy. Whether performing a standup comedy gig or shooting episodes of America’s Got Talent or Deal or No Read more -
Reducing Teeth Grinding Leads to Better Sleep and Better Dental Health
posted: May 22, 2020.
We all need a good night's sleep, both in quantity and quality. That's why the Better Sleep Council promotes Better Sleep Month every May with helpful tips on making Read more -
Grafting can Help Regenerate Gum Tissue Lost Through Recession
posted: May 12, 2020.
Gum recession — when the gum tissue covering teeth wears away — is a serious matter. If the roots become exposed you'll not only have increased sensitivity and possible Read more -
Winning the War on Gum Disease Requires Post-Treatment Vigilance
posted: May 02, 2020.
After several treatment sessions your periodontal (gum) disease is under control. But, while we may have won this battle, the war rages on. To keep an infection from re-occurring Read more -
What Tara Lipinski Does to Protect One of Her Most Valuable Assets - Her Smile
posted: Apr. 22, 2020.
Tara Lipinski loves to smile. And for good reason: The Olympic-gold medalist has enjoyed a spectacular career in ladies' figure skating. Besides also winning gold in the U.S. Nationals Read more -
Why and How to Save a Diseased Tooth
posted: Apr. 12, 2020.
Let's say you have a diseased tooth you think might be on its last leg. It might be possible to save it, perhaps with a significant investment of time Read more -
Get a Dental Exam as Soon as Possible if you Suspect Gum Disease
posted: Apr. 02, 2020.
If you suspect you have periodontal (gum) disease, it's important to get a correct diagnosis and begin treatment as soon as possible. The sooner you begin treatment the better Read more -
Cosmetic Gum Surgery Can Help Restore Lost Tissues Around Teeth
posted: Mar. 23, 2020.
Your gums can take a lot — they’re resilient and they endure a variety of abrasive foods over a lifetime. But resilience isn’t the same as invulnerability: your gums Read more -
What's That on Your Teeth, Nick Jonas? How to Avoid a Similar Smile Oops
posted: Mar. 13, 2020.
Think no one is looking at your smile when you’re out in public? Nick Jonas’ recent experience might convince you otherwise. While the Jonas Brothers were performing during the Read more
