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You've lost some teeth, and now you have to decide how to replace them. A fixed bridge or a partial denture are certainly good options. But the best choice today that dentistry has to offer is dental implants.
Implants have exploded in popularity among both dentists and patients, offering exceptional quality in life-likeness and durability. But they do have one drawback that might cause you to hesitate in choosing them: They're usually more expensive than other common tooth replacement systems, even more so if you're replacing each individual missing tooth with an implant.
But before you pass on them for something more affordable, take another look at dental implants. Here are 4 reasons why implants could be the wiser option for tooth replacement.
Life-like and functional. Other restorations can effectively mimic the appearance of real teeth, and they're reasonably functional. But implants score at the top in both categories because they replace more of the tooth—not just the crown, but the tooth root as well.
Bone friendly. Other restorations can't stop the gradual bone loss often caused by missing teeth, and dentures in particular can accelerate it. But implants are made of titanium, a bio-compatible metal that's also bone-friendly—bone cells readily grow and adhere to its surface. This accumulated growth around the implant site helps slow or stop bone loss.
Long-term savings. The integration of bone and implant creates a durable hold that can last for several years, possibly outlasting other restorations in the same situation. Taking into account all the costs—installation, maintenance and possible replacement—that can occur over the life of a restoration, implants could actually cost less in the long run.
Versatile. Implants can be used for more than single tooth replacements—they can be incorporated with other restorations like bridges or dentures to provide better support. Marrying implants with traditional tooth replacement systems can be less costly than implants individually while enhancing benefits like durability and bone strength.
Dental implants may not be right for everyone, particularly those who've experienced advanced bone loss. But if a thorough dental exam shows you're a good candidate, dental implants could be well worth the investment in your health and appearance.
If you would like more information on dental implant restorations, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article “Dental Implants: Your Best Option for Replacing Teeth.”
Instagram, America's humongous digital photo and video album, is chock-full of the silly, mundane, and poignant moments of people's everyday lives. That includes celebrities: Tom Hanks buying a used car; Ryan Reynolds sporting tiny sunglasses; Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran taking a hike. And then there's former Olympic alpine skier, Lindsey Vonn—posting a video of her recent dental visit.
Winner of several World Cup competitions and the first woman to gain the gold for downhill racing at the 2010 Winter Olympics, Vonn broke her two front teeth during a—you guessed it—skiing competition a few years ago. This past September, she went to the dentist to update her restoration and gave her followers a fascinating firsthand look at dental bonding, a technique for repairing a chipped or broken tooth.
Although dental bonding has been around for decades, it's taken a leap forward in the last few years because of improvements in bonding material. A mixture of plastic and glass components, composite resins can produce a strong and durable result when bonded to teeth. To begin the technique, the tooth's surface is prepared so that the composite resin can better adhere. Along with an adhesive agent, the bonding material is applied as a paste, which makes it easier to shape and sculpt for the most realistic look. This is usually done layer by layer, with each individual layer hardened with a curing light.
The technique allows us not only to achieve the right tooth shape, but also to incorporate your natural tooth color. We can tint the composite resin as we work so that your restored tooth blends seamlessly with the rest of your natural teeth. The result: A “new” tooth that's both beautiful and natural-looking.
What's more, dental bonding is more affordable than veneers or crowns and can often be done in a single visit. You will, however, need to exercise care with your new restoration. Although highly durable, it can be damaged if you bite into something hard. You'll also need to watch foods and beverages like tea or coffee that can stain the dental material.
Even so, we can help you regain the smile you once had before you took your teeth skiing—Lindsey Vonn-style—or whatever you were doing that resulted in a “whoopsie.” All it takes is a call for an appointment to start you on the path to a more attractive smile.
If you would like more information about cosmetic dental enhancements, please contact us or schedule a consultation. To learn more, read the Dear Doctor magazine articles “Repairing Chipped Teeth” and “Artistic Repair of Front Teeth With Composite Resin.”
It's a common practice among people slowly losing their teeth to have their remaining teeth removed. They find dentures to be less costly than replacing one tooth at a time or caring for those that remain. On the other hand, it's usually healthier for the mouth to preserve remaining teeth as long as possible, replacing them only as necessary.
This latter strategy has up to now been difficult and expensive to achieve. But dental implants are changing that—using these imbedded titanium metal devices with a variety of restorations, we're able to better plan and implement staged tooth replacement.
Most people associate implants with single tooth replacements of a life-like crown cemented or screwed into an abutment attached to the implant post. This can play an early role in a staged replacement plan, but at some point, multiple single-tooth implants can become quite expensive.
Implants, however, have a much broader range of use. A few strategically placed implants can support a variety of restorations, including bridges and removable or fixed dentures. Four to eight implants, for example, can secure a fixed denture replacing all teeth on a jaw, far fewer than the number needed to replace the teeth individually.
Implants may also improve the function of traditional restorations. For instance, dentures can't stop the bone loss that often results from tooth loss—in fact, they will accelerate it as they rub and irritate the bony ridges of the jaw. By contrast, implants stimulate bone growth, slowing or even stopping the process of bone loss.
In a traditional bridge, the outer crowns of the restoration are bonded to the teeth on either side of the missing tooth gap (the middle crowns fill the gap). These support teeth must be permanently altered to accommodate the crowns. But an implant-supported bridge doesn't depend on other teeth for support, thus eliminating the need to permanently alter any teeth.
More importantly, previously placed implants often become part of the next stages of tooth replacement, like building on an addition onto an existing house. All in all, including implants in your ongoing dental restoration can help you enjoy the benefits of preserving your natural teeth for much longer.
If you would like more information on dental restoration options, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article “Replacing All Teeth but Not All at Once.”
If you've ever had a run-in with cavities, you know the drill (no pun intended): After getting a local anesthetic for pain, the dentist removes any decayed dental tissue, as well as some healthy tissue, and then fills the cavity to restore the tooth. It's an effective treatment protocol we've been using for well over a century.
It does, however, have its drawbacks. For one, although necessary, removing healthy dental tissue can weaken the overall tooth structure. The dental drill used during the procedure is also unpleasant to many people: Although it doesn't cause any pain thanks to the anesthetic, the sounds and pressure sensations associated with it can be unsettling.
But advances in dental tools, technology and techniques are addressing these drawbacks in traditional tooth decay treatment. In other words, treating a tooth with cavities today is taking on a lighter touch. Here are 3 reasons why.
Earlier detection. The key to effective treatment is to find tooth decay in its earliest stages. By doing so, we can minimize the damage and reduce the extent of treatment needed. To do this, we're beginning to use advanced diagnostic tools including digital x-rays, intraoral cameras and laser fluorescence to spot decay, often before it's visible to the naked eye.
Re-mineralizing enamel. One of the advantages of early detection is to catch tooth enamel just as it's undergoing loss of its mineral content (demineralization) due to contact with acid. At this stage, a tooth is on the verge of developing a cavity. But we can use minimally invasive measures like topically applied fluoride and CPP-ACP (a milk-based product) that stimulates enamel re-mineralization to prevent cavity formation.
Less invasive treatment. If we do encounter cavities, we no longer need to turn automatically to the dental drill. Air abrasion, the use of fine substance particles under high pressure, can precisely remove decayed material with less loss of healthy tissue than a dental drill. We're also using newer filling materials like composite resins that don't require enlarging cavities as much to accommodate them.
These and other techniques—including laser technology—are providing superior treatment of tooth decay with less invasiveness. They can also make for a more pleasant experience when next you're in the dentist's chair.
If you would like more information on effectively treating dental disease, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article “Minimally Invasive Dentistry.”
Millions of Americans rely on dental insurance to help them better afford dental care. Depending on the benefit package, an insurance policy can be useful in restoring dental health compromised by disease or injury.
But how life-like that restoration may appear is often a secondary concern with many insurance plans. For example, dental insurance will pay for a crown restoration that restores function to a tooth, but not necessarily of the highest aesthetic quality for achieving a truly life-like appearance.
To be sure, not all dental crowns are the same. Some are all metal, usually gold or silver. Some are “hybrids,” made of an interior metal shell with an outer fused porcelain shell (porcelain-fused-to-metal or PFM). In recent years all -ceramic crowns made of stronger life-like ceramics have become the most popular.
The type of crown used will depend a great deal on the type and location of the tooth. Teeth on the back of the jaw that encounter greater biting forces and are not as noticeable in the smile may do better with a metal or PFM crown. Visible side and front teeth are more likely candidates for all-ceramic. Your dentist will give you your best options as it pertains to your dental needs and appearance.
There's also a difference in crown workmanship. Dental laboratories now use milling machinery that sculpts a crown from a single block of material. Although some final handwork by skilled technicians is still necessary, milling has streamlined the process—and the cost—for producing a crown of high functioning quality.
But crowns that achieve the most natural smile appearance require more in the way of artistic craftsmanship. This in turn can increase the crown's price—beyond what many dental policies agree to cover. You may then be faced with a decision: an insurance-covered functional crown with an acceptable level of life-likeness or a more life-like crown for which you may have to pay more out-of-pocket.
Your dentist can advise you on your best options for a crown restoration, also factoring in what your insurance will cover. Ultimately, though, you'll have to weigh the kind of smile you desire with your dental situation and finances.
If you would like more information on dental crown restorations, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article “Porcelain Dental Crowns.”
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- 2021
- March (7)
- How You Too Could Have Lindsey Vonn's Viral Video Smile Makeover
- 4 Things You Can Do To Reduce Chronic Dry Mouth
- Tips for Keeping Your Teeth Stain-Free
- Implants Could Help You Keep Remaining Teeth Longer
- 3 Reasons Why Treating Cavities Is Becoming More Effective
- As Antetokounmpo Knows, Even an NBA Star Can Be Sidelined by a Toothache
- Here's What You Need To Know About Dental Insurance and Choosing a Crown
- February (7)
- Smoking Could Increase the Risk of an Implant Failure
- Flossing an Implant-Supported Bridge can Prevent a Damaging Gum Infection
- Van Halen's Passing Reminds Us of the Dangers of Oral Cancer and How to Help Prevent It
- What You Need To Know About Cosmetic Fillings
- 4 Tips for Improving Daily Brushing and Flossing
- 3 Reasons For Preserving a Decayed Baby Tooth
- Eating the Right Foods Can Boost Your Efforts to Prevent Dental Disease
- January (8)
- What Can Veneers Do for My Smile?
- AGT's Simon Cowell Updates His Smile With Veneers and So Can You!
- The Kind of Tooth Pain You Have May Identify the True Problem
- New Recommendations Make Water Fluoridation Safer Than Ever
- How Long Is the Implant Process? It Depends on Your Bone Health
- Find the Perfect Smile With Teeth Whitening
- How AFV's Alfonso Ribeiro Saved His Tooth
- Keep a Lid on Sugar This Holiday for Healthier Teeth and Gums
- 2020
- December (8)
- The Importance of Flossing Your Teeth
- Here's What to Do if Your Child has a Toothache
- A Mild NSAID May Be All You Need To Manage Discomfort After Dental Work
- Too Old to Straighten Your Smile? Not If You're Like These A-List Celebrities
- When You Need a Root Canal
- 3 Reasons Why Dental Implants Are a Sound 'Smile' Investment
- A 'Tooth in a Day' Implant Could Give You a Perfect Smile From Day One
- Could a Metal Allergy Stop You From Getting Dental Implants?
- November (9)
- Treating Advanced Gum Disease
- Preventing Cavities With Dental Sealants
- Supermodel Ashley Graham's Unpleasant Dental Encounter With a Frozen Cookie
- What You Should Know About Cosmetic Dentistry
- Unpleasant Cracked Mouth Corners Can Be Treated and Prevented
- The Triple Partnership That Could Save a Cancer Patient's Oral Health
- Don't Let Acid Reflux Disease Rob You of Your Teeth
- Jimmy Fallon's Daughter Loses a Tooth on National Television
- Transform 'Smile Zone' Teeth With Composite Resins
- October (6)
- 3 Ways We Can Improve a Smile Affected by Unformed Teeth
- 3 Ways to Protect Your Dental Work From an Early Demise
- Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
- Your 'Toothache' Might Signal a Problem Other Than in Your Mouth
- If You Thought the Last Century Was Amazing for Dental Care, Just Wait
- There's a Quick Fix For That Irritating Mouth Sore You Keep Biting
- September (7)
- Why Kathy Bates Chose This Alternative to Braces and so Might You
- Implants Can Make It Easier to Restore Missing Teeth in Stages
- Take These Steps to Alleviate Chronic Dry Mouth
- Cosmetic Bonding Erases Chips and Cracks
- Stop Plaque Buildup Around Your Implant-Supported Bridge With Flossing
- Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
- Get Your Teeth Examined if You Have Frequent Sinus Infections
- August (7)
- A Shingles Outbreak Could Interrupt Your Dental Care
- 3 Benefits of Dental Implants to Replace Missing Teeth
- Wisdom Teeth Can Still be a Problem for the World's Youngest Billionaire
- The 21st Century Promises Better Dental Diagnostics with Cone Beam Imaging
- Implant-based Overdentures may be a Better Long-Term Fit Option
- Prevention and Early Detection of Root Cavities Could Save a Tooth
- Zac Efron's Smile Transformation Could Happen to You
- July (7)
- Dental Implants Could be Your Best Option to Replace Lost Teeth
- Acid Reflux Could Lead to Tooth Damage
- Artificial Sweeteners Could Help You Reduce the Risk of Dental Disease
- You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
- Preventing Gum Disease
- Have Fun This Summer But Play it Safe for Your Dental Health's Sake
- Getting Implants Can Be a Long Process - But Worth it
- June (6)
- A Little Dairy Can Go a Long Way for Maintaining Healthy Teeth
- You Can Have a Straighter Smile - Just Like the Queen of England
- Tooth Sensitivity Could Be a Sign of Deeper Problems
- Eat the Right Kind of Carbs to Protect Yourself from Gum Disease
- Your Gums and Bone Need to Be Healthy Before Getting Implants
- How Veneers Restored Howie Mandel's Winning Smile
- May (7)
- 3 Things You Should Do to Protect Your Teeth Later in Life
- Diet and Lifestyle Changes Could Lower Your Risk of Oral Cancer
- The Negative Effects of Tooth Loss
- More Pros Are Using Mouthguards...So Should You!
- Pretty Little Liars' Lucy Hale Crushes on Smiles
- 4 Things You Should Do - or Not Do - to Maintain Your Oral Appliance
- Implant Surgery: A Safe and Routine Procedure
- April (7)
- Friendly Bacteria Can Help Protect Our Mouths From Disease
- Even Celebrities Have Accidents: See What They Do to Restore Their Chipped Teeth
- Create a Strategy to Deal with Dental Problems to Avoid Future Expenses
- Developing a Good Oral Care Routine
- Too Much Sugar Can Wreck More Than Your Teeth
- 4 Things You Can Do to Avoid Damage From Gum Recession
- What You Can Do About Bad Breath (Unless You're a Famous Actress Pranking Your Co-Star)
- March (7)
- A Bird's-Eye View of Tooth Replacement
- How Porcelain Veneers Can Rejuvenate Your Smile
- 3 Possible Timing Scenarios for Getting Your New Implant
- Bone Loss Could be the Reason for Your Loose Dentures
- What's That on Your Teeth, Nick Jonas? How to Avoid a Similar Smile Oops
- There's New Hope for a Better Understanding of Chronic Jaw Pain
- Manage These Risk Factors to Reduce Your Risk of Tooth Decay
- February (9)
- How a New Approach to Treating Decay Could Benefit You
- How Professional Teeth Whitening Can Improve Your Smile
- The Unique Benefits of Invisalign Treatment
- What Tara Lipinski Does to Protect One of Her Most Valuable Assets - Her Smile
- Fix Small Imperfections With Dental Bonding
- Veneers May Not Be the Best Option for Your Teenager's Teeth
- Take These Steps to Save a Knocked-Out Tooth
- It's Best to Avoid This Online Trend for Your Enamel's Sake
- Miley Cyrus's Little Secret: Straightening Her Smile With Lingual Braces
- January (8)
- Wearing Dentures 24/7 May Not Be a Good Idea - Here's Why
- Why the Ointment You're Using Could be Making Your Facial Rash Worse
- The Advantages of Dental Implants
- What an Ultrasonic Cleaning Can Do for You
- Implant Failure Is Rare, but Possible. Here Are a Few Ways to Avoid It
- Listen to Ellen DeGeneres: Don't Think You Can Get Away Without Flossing!
- Do You Have Adequate Bone to Support an Implant?
- Look After Your Teeth During Cancer Treatment to Avoid Dental Disease
- 2019
- December (6)
- Primary Teeth Decay Could Affect Your Child's Future Dental Health
- The Howie Mandel Effect: Avoid Dental Disease Through Daily Brushing and Flossing
- Certain Osteoporosis Drugs Could Pose a Future Risk to Your Dental Health
- Your Smile Can Be Your Passport to the World - Take Care of It With These Tips
- Getting a 'New Tooth in One Day' Will Depend on Your Bone Health
- Dakota Johnson and Her Missing Tooth Gap Sparks Online Debate
- November (7)
- With Proper Care, Partial Dentures are a Viable Tooth Replacement Option
- Teens May Need a Temporary Restoration for Missing Teeth
- Fast Food Chains Take One Small Step for Kids' Teeth
- The Real Truth Behind Ed Helms' Missing Tooth in "The Hangover"
- FAQs about Root Canal Treatment
- 4 Foods That Are Good for Both Your Mouth and Your Body
- There Are a Lot of Bacteria in Your Mouth but Only a Few Mean You Harm
- October (7)
- Don't Panic Over Your Child's Teeth Grinding but Do Keep an Eye on It
- Find Out How These Famous Celebrities Protect Their Smiles From Teeth Grinding
- The Digital Revolution Is Transforming Implant Therapy
- Not all Crowns are Alike - or Cost the Same
- Vitamins Can Help Keep Your Oral Health in Top Shape
- Hugh Jackman Is All Smiles for His New Broadway-Inspired Show
- Is Traditional Flossing too Difficult? Consider Water Flossing
- September (5)
- New Minimally Invasive Techniques are Improving Tooth Decay Treatment
- Your Dentist Might Hold the Key to Solving Your Sleep Apnea Problem
- Pop Star Demi Lovato Pops Out Jay Glazer's Tooth
- Willie Wonka's Chocolate Factory Was Not So Sweet to Cast's Teeth!
- Four Tips for Preventing Premature Loss of Baby Teeth From Tooth Decay
- August (8)
- Dentures are Still a Viable Choice for Tooth Replacement
- How Bonding Reshapes Your Smile
- Bruins' Zdeno Chara Breaks His Jaw During 2019 Stanley Cup
- That Toothache Might Not Be From Your Tooth: The Problem of Referred Pain
- A Stainless Steel Crown Could Extend the Life of a Primary Molar
- Which Cosmetic Dentistry Procedure Is Right for You?
- Implant-Supported Dentures Could Improve Your Bone Health
- Janet Jackson: Even pop stars get insecure about their smiles!
- July (7)
- 4 Common-Sense Tactics to Lower Tooth Decay Risk Between Dental Visits
- Even All-Natural Fruit Juice Could Increase the Risk of Tooth Decay
- Composite Resin Could Transform Your Tooth's Appearance in Just one Visit
- How Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus Got Their Stellar Smiles
- Eating Disorders May Contribute to Damaged Teeth and Gums
- Improve Your Dental Health by Mastering Your Brushing Skills
- Determining the Right Whitening Approach is Key to Brightening a Dull Smile
- June (7)
- Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
- Smoking Could Shorten Your Implants' Longevity
- Getting a New 'Tooth in a Day' Will Depend on Your Bone Health
- To Fight Tooth Decay Reduce "BAD" factors, Promote "SAFE" Ones
- Julianne Hough Shares a Video - and a Song - After Wisdom Teeth Come Out
- Rejuvenate Your Smile With Veneers
- Consider an Effective and Affordable RPD for Teeth Replacement
- May (7)
- To Prevent Tooth Decay, Practice Effective Brushing and Flossing
- Know the Facts Before Considering Botox for Jaw Joint Pain
- NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
- 4 Reasons Why a Home Whitening Kit Might not be Right for You
- What You Should do About This Bizarre Drug Side Effect
- Here is How You can Improve Your Wedding Day Smile!
- Rebuild Your Smile with Dental Implants!
- April (7)
- Root Canal Therapy Wipes Out Decay
- Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
- Implant-Supported Dentures Could Contribute to Better Bone Health
- We may Need to Build up the Bone in Your Jaw before Implants
- To Detect Oral Cancer Early, See Your Dentist
- Viggo Mortensen's Red-Carpet Smile
- Spring Into Better Oral Health
- March (7)
- Avoid Permanent Tooth Alteration with No-Prep Veneers
- 3 Things You Should Know About Teeth Grinding
- Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
- 4 Things You Should be Doing to Maintain a Healthy Mouth
- The 3 Top Ingredients That Make Your Toothpaste a Super Plaque Buster
- Discover What Dental Bonding Can Do For Your Smile
- Here's How to Manage School Snacks and Your Child's Dental Health
- February (6)
- How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
- Proper Brushing and Flossing Removes Disease-Causing Plaque
- Issues to Consider Before Dental Implants
- Take Care of Your Gums, Take Care of Your Heart
- Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
- NSAIDs for Pain Management is Safe - if Used Properly
- January (7)
- 3 Reasons Why Your New Dentist Needs Your Treatment Records
- Improve Your Smile With Veneers
- 4 Ways to Check on Your Brushing and Flossing Effectiveness
- Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
- If You've had Joint Replacement, you may Need Antibiotics Before Dental Work
- Regenerating Lost Bone Can Make Dental Implants a Reality
- How we Treat your Jaw Pain Depends on the Cause
- 2018
- December (7)
- Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
- Manage Your Osteoporosis Medication to Avoid Jawbone Problems
- What Cosmetic Dentistry Can Do for You
- Stop Smoking to Reduce Your Risk of Gum Disease
- Keep Your Saliva Flowing - Your Oral Health Depends on it
- J-Lo's Unlucky Break: Chipping a Tooth on Stage
- Treatment Options to Keep Stress From Causing Dental Problems
- November (6)
- Avoid Implant Failure by Watching Out for These Mouth Problems
- Cracked Mouth Corners can be Irritating - Here's How to Treat Them
- Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
- TMD and Fibromyalgia Could Share Links in Chronic Pain
- Diabetes and Oral Health: True or False?
- Don't Let GERD Ruin Your Teeth's Health
- October (8)
- What is Teeth Whitening?
- NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
- Baseball Fan Catches Her Own Knocked-Out Tooth
- 3 Reasons for Blood Pressure Checks During Dental Visits
- Not Crazy about Flossing? Try a Water Flosser
- A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
- Effective Dental Care Depends First on Getting the Big Picture
- The Versatility of Veneers
- September (6)
- Avoid These 4 Health Problems with One Simple Denture Practice
- We can Build up Lost Bone Before Your Implant
- Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
- Are You in the Know About Dental Crowns? Take our True or False Quiz
- Treating Teeth Grinding Now Could Help Prevent Excessive Tooth Wear Later
- Keep Up Good Dental Habits in College to Protect Your Teeth and Gums
- August (7)
- Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
- Dental Bonding And Cosmetic Contouring Can Fix Minor Imperfections
- Three Things You May Not Know About Root Canal Treatments
- 5 Causes of Bad Breath and What You Can Do About It!
- Clear Aligners Provide a Less Embarrassing Orthodontic Choice for Teens
- Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
- 10 Tips to Tame Bad Breath
- July (9)
- Simplify Your Toothpaste Purchase by Looking for These Ingredients
- Ready for Summer Camp? Be Sure to Pack a Toothbrush
- 2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
- How Often Should I Visit My Dentist?
- Look at the Long-Term Costs When Considering Dental Implants
- Teenagers with Missing Teeth Usually Need a Temporary Restoration
- Signs You May Need a Root Canal
- Bonding with Composite Resins Ideal for Restoring Chipped Teeth
- Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics
- June (6)
- The Secret to Preventing Gum Disease - Control Bacterial Plaque
- Can an App Help You Brush Your Teeth?
- Why You Shouldn't Worry About the Mercury in Your Silver Fillings
- Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
- June Is Men's Health Month
- Getting the Full Picture of Your Decay Risk Leads to Better Prevention Strategies
- May (7)
- Cosmetic Dentistry Remakes Your Smile
- What's Causing Your Throbbing Toothache?
- Are You Keeping Good Oral Hygiene Habits?
- Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
- Tooth Loss: A Health Risk for Older Adults
- Not a Fan of Using CPAP for Your Sleep Apnea? Consider an Oral Appliance
- Show Off Your Best Possible Smile
- March (6)
- Enhance Your Smile with Dental Veneers
- 3 Tips for Helping Your Kids Develop Great Tooth-Friendly Habits
- RPDs Offer Another Tooth Replacement Option for those on a Tight Budget
- A 4-Step Process for Achieving Your Highest Oral Health Possible
- Kris Dunn Is the Latest NBA Player to Injure His Teeth on the Court
- The Type of Tooth Pain You Have Could be Telling You What's Wrong
- 2017
- September (6)
- Porcelain Veneers: A Less Invasive Way to Transform Your Smile
- Know Your Toothpaste: How to Simplify Your Purchasing Decision
- Need a Root Canal?
- Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
- Your Next Dental Visit Might Save Your Life - Here's How
- Take Proactive Steps to Protect Your Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
- July (5)
- Include Limitations on Sugar in Your Tooth Decay Prevention Strategy
- Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
- You'll Experience Little to No Discomfort During and After Implant Surgery
- Types of Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures
- Even with Mercury, Dental Amalgam is a Safe Choice for Tooth Filling
- May (6)
- 4 Reasons why Quitting Chewing Tobacco is Good for Your Oral Health
- Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
- Stains from Within a Tooth Require Professional Whitening
- Straighten Your Smile Discreetly
- Dental Offices Uphold the Highest Standards for Infection Control
- We can Fix a Smile Marred by Absent Front Teeth
- April (6)
- Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
- Tips on Encouraging Healthy Snacking While Your Child's at School
- Advancing Gum Disease Requires Thorough Treatment to Control it
- All Gum Disease Treatments Have the Same Goal - Removing Bacterial Plaque
- What Is Root Canal Therapy?
- Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
- February (6)
- What are the Benefits of Dental Veneers?
- Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
- Reduce Sugar Consumption - for a Healthier Mouth and Body
- Immediate Dentures Provide You With Teeth While Your Gums Heal
- You Should Brush and Floss Around Your Implant to Ensure its Longevity
- Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
- 2016
- November (6)
- Reduce Your Oral Cancer Risk with Better Diet and Lifestyle Choices
- Bitewing X-rays: Your Questions Answered
- What Dental Implants Could Do for You
- Even Though not in the "Smile Zone" You Should Replace that Back Tooth
- Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
- Cleaning Your Oral Appliance Extends its Life and Ensures Good Health
- September (6)
- What You Need To Know About Root Canals
- A "Silent" Disease Gets Recognition
- Bitewing X-Rays Provide Early Detection of Tooth Decay in Back Teeth
- Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
- Artificial Sweeteners can Boost your Dental Health
- Patchy Discolorations on the Tongue Aren't a Cause for Worry
- August (5)
- Minimally Invasive Dentistry: A New Approach to Preventing and Treating Decay
- Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth
- What Your Toothache Could Be Telling You About Your Smile
- Local Anesthesia Eliminates Pain Completely During Dental Work
- Diet and Lifestyle Choices Key to Dental Health During College Years
- July (7)
- Clear Aligners Reduce Risk for Developing Gum Disease Better than Braces
- Straighten Your Teeth Without Hiding Your Smile
- Even Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence Aren't Immune From Bad Breath!
- Am I a Good Candidate for Dental Implants?
- The Time Interval to Replant a Knocked Out Tooth Can Affect its Longevity
- Why You Should Consider Cosmetic Dentistry
- That Small Mouth Sore is Likely Nothing - but Still Have it Checked
- June (6)
- Do Your Dentures and Mouth a Favor: Take Them Out at Night
- Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures To Improve Your Smile
- Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
- Monitoring Blood Pressure is Also Important During Dental Care
- Treating a "Gummy" Smile Starts with Finding out the Cause
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- May (6)
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