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NSAIDs for Pain Management is Safe - if Used Properly
posted: Oct. 27, 2020.

Millions of Americans regularly use ibuprofen to manage minor pain and swelling. As with other fields in healthcare, the drug is a mainstay in dentistry especially for post-procedural discomfort. But Read more
Find Out How These Famous Celebrities Protect Their Smiles From Teeth Grinding
posted: Oct. 17, 2020.

The fast-paced world of sports and entertainment isn’t all glitz and glamour. These high-profile industries create a unique kind of emotional and mental stress on celebrities. For many of them, Read more
Could a Metal Allergy Stop You From Getting Dental Implants?
posted: Oct. 07, 2020.

The subject of allergies covers a wide swath in medicine. Among other things, people have allergic reactions to animal fur, various foods and plant pollen. The effects are equally wide-ranging, Read more
Consider an Effective and Affordable RPD for Teeth Replacement
posted: Sep. 27, 2020.

If you have a few missing teeth but can't afford dental implants or fixed bridgework, consider a removal partial denture (RPD). Although implants may be the superior choice aesthetically and Read more
Implant-Based Removable Dentures a Good Choice for Patients with Extensive Bone Loss
posted: Sep. 17, 2020.

People who’ve lost all their teeth (a condition known as edentulism) face a decision on how to restore their lost function and appearance. And there are a number of options Read more
Mike Tyson: The Prizefighter Prizes His Unique Smile
posted: Sep. 07, 2020.

Mike Tyson made a splash when he faced off against sharks during the Discovery Channel's Shark Week 2020. But there's bigger news for fans of the former undisputed world heavyweight Read more
A Healthy Diet is Your Best Source for Vitamins and Minerals
posted: Aug. 28, 2020.

The food we eat not only provides us energy, but it also supplies nutrients to help the body remain healthy. The most important of these nutrients are minerals and tiny Read more
Without Prompt Intervention, Gum Disease Could Damage Tooth Roots
posted: Aug. 18, 2020.

Periodontal (gum) disease often involves more than gum inflammation. The real danger is what this bacterial infection may be doing to tissues beneath the gum line—including tooth roots and supporting Read more
Don't let Gum Disease - the 'Other Dental Disease' - Rob you of Your Smile
posted: Aug. 08, 2020.

There's a lot of emphasis — well-placed, of course — on preventing and treating tooth decay. But there's another dental disease just as dangerous to your oral health and nearly Read more
Everything You Need to Know About Dental Implants
posted: Aug. 05, 2020.

One of the most prevalent dental problems is tooth loss, which is often a result of trauma, tooth decay, or periodontal disease. If you are missing any teeth, one viable Read more
Spice Up Your Teeth
posted: Jul. 29, 2020.

As a member of the best-selling pop group Spice Girls, Mel C (AKA Sporty Spice) enjoyed her share of musical superstardom. At the band’s peak in the Nineties, the young Read more
Not a Fan of Using CPAP for Your Sleep Apnea? Consider an Oral Appliance
posted: Jul. 19, 2020.

Do you wake up in the morning still feeling tired? Are you drowsy, irritable or have difficulty concentrating? And is your snoring habit a running joke around your household?If you Read more
Topical Fluoride can Enhance Your Child's Dental Care
posted: Jul. 09, 2020.

More than likely your child already receives fluoride from your drinking water or toothpaste. So, is it really necessary for them to receive topical fluoride during their regular office checkups?We Read more
Tooth Pain? Here Are Some Possible Causes
posted: Jun. 29, 2020.

“My tooth hurts…or maybe more than one. Or, it might be my gums.”If you're having trouble describing the pain in your mouth, don't feel bad. Although our body's pain mechanism Read more
Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
posted: Jun. 19, 2020.

As the host of America's Funniest Home Videos on ABC TV, Alfonso Ribeiro has witnessed plenty of unintentional physical comedy…or, as he puts it in an interview with Dear Doctor–Dentistry Read more
An Implant Restoration Could Prevent Bone Loss
posted: Jun. 09, 2020.

Losing teeth continues to be an all too common experience for people, especially those in their senior years. Fortunately, there are several ways to replace them, ranging from partial or Read more

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