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Is There a Link Between Gum Disease and Cardiovascular Health?
posted: Apr 22, 2019.

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 bears Read more
Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
posted: Apr 12, 2019.

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
Gum Disease Could be Affecting More Than Just Your Mouth
posted: Mar 09, 2019.

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 other Read more
Lasers for Gum Disease Treatment are Just as Effective as Conventional Surgery
posted: Feb 27, 2019.

When fighting periodontal (gum) disease, it’s often necessary to go deep into “enemy” territory — below the gum line — to remove bacterial plaque, a thin film of built up Read more
Your Regular Dental Visits Might Change if You've had Gum Disease
posted: Feb 17, 2019.

Periodontal (gum) disease is as common as it is destructive. Almost half of all adults 30 and older have some form—and those numbers increase to nearly three-quarters by age 65.Fortunately, Read more
Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
posted: Feb 07, 2019.

When is the best time to floss your teeth: Morning? Bedtime? How about: whenever and wherever the moment feels right?For Cam Newton, award-winning NFL quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, the Read more
Ensure the Best Outcome with the Right Care for a Teen's Missing Tooth
posted: Jan 28, 2019.

While it's possible for a teenager to lose a tooth from decay, it's more common they'll lose one from an accidental knockout. If that happens to your teenager, there are Read more
You may Need Orthodontic Treatment Before Obtaining Implants
posted: Jan 18, 2019.

You have a lot of options for replacing missing teeth, from state-of-the-art dental implants to affordable, but effective partial dentures. But if the teeth in question have been missing for Read more
Dental Implants Better than Ever thanks to Ongoing Tech Advances
posted: Jan 08, 2019.

While many people still consider dental implants the "new kids on the block" in dental restoration, they're now in their fourth decade of use. And since their inception implant technology Read more
A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
posted: Dec 29, 2018.

While the sport of golf may not look too dangerous from the sidelines, players know it can sometimes lead to mishaps. There are accidents involving golf carts and clubs, painful Read more
Keeping Your Smile Healthy Through the Holidays
posted: Dec 19, 2018.

’Tis the season for holiday joy with sweet treats at every turn. Don’t let it be the season for dental woes as well. You've heard that sugar causes cavities. That’s Read more
Even if a Root Canal Won't Work, This Procedure Could Save your Tooth
posted: Dec 09, 2018.

A root canal treatment is a highly effective way to save a deeply decayed tooth. Sometimes, though, complications make it difficult or even impossible to perform the traditional procedure. In Read more
Keeping Gum Disease at Bay Could Help Your Overall Health
posted: Nov 29, 2018.

It’s bad enough the diseases caused by poor dental hygiene or lack of dental checkups could be leaving your teeth and gums more at risk. But current scientific research seems Read more
NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
posted: Nov 19, 2018.

Sometimes it seems that appearances count for everything—especially in Hollywood. But just recently, Lonnie Chaviz, the 10-year-old actor who plays young Randall on the hit TV show This Is Us, Read more
Regardless of What You've Seen Online, Don't Fear a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Nov 09, 2018.

With smart phone in hand, you can instantaneously find out just about anything. Unfortunately, online search results aren’t always accurate. Case in point: there’s an idea floating on the World Read more
Gum Disease is Still a Threat to Your Dental Implants
posted: Oct 30, 2018.

You’ve invested quite a bit in your new dental implants. And it truly is an investment: because of implants’ potential longevity, their long-term costs could actually be lower than other Read more

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