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This Rare Tongue Condition Often Looks Worse than it Actually is
posted: Jun. 28, 2020.
There are a few mouth conditions so rare most of us have never heard of them. Geographic tongue would fall into this category, affecting only one to three percent of Read more -
There's Still Hope for a Re-Infected Tooth After Root Canal Treatment
posted: Jun. 18, 2020.
Most first-time root canal treatments achieve their purpose in saving an internally decayed tooth and extending its life to match those of the patient’s non-decayed teeth. Occasionally, though, a root Read more -
Whether Before or After Your Wedding Day, It's Always a Good Time to Enhance Your Smile
posted: Jun. 08, 2020.
Like thousands of other June brides and grooms, your big lifetime moment has finally arrived: your wedding day! It's been a flurry of activity over the last few months to Read more -
3 Common Sources of Fluoride You Might Not Know About
posted: May 29, 2020.
In the early 1900s, a Colorado dentist noticed his patients had fewer cavities than the norm. He soon found the cause: naturally occurring fluoride in their drinking water. That discovery Read more -
Without Prompt Intervention, Gum Disease Could Damage Tooth Roots
posted: May 19, 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 -
Correct a Cross-Bite by Widening the Upper Jaw with an Expander
posted: May 09, 2020.
A poor bite (malocclusion) could be more than simply teeth out of alignment. There could be complex causes for the malocclusion, possibly involving the facial bone structure.An example of this Read more -
Implant-Based Removable Dentures a Good Choice for Patients with Extensive Bone Loss
posted: Apr. 29, 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 -
3 Reasons for Blood Pressure Checks During Dental Visits
posted: Apr. 19, 2020.
You may have been surprised by a new addition to your regular dental appointment routine—we took your blood pressure at the start. While you might expect this at a medical Read more -
Make Dental Care a Priority When You're Pregnant
posted: Apr. 09, 2020.
There are many health concerns when you’re pregnant. And not just for you — what you eat, how you sleep or what medications or supplements you’re taking all have an Read more -
Here's What You Can Do to Avoid Gum Disease
posted: Mar. 30, 2020.
Here's an alarming statistic: Nearly half of adults over 30—and 70% over 65—are affected by periodontal (gum) disease. It's sobering because if not caught and treated early, gum disease can Read more -
Certain Mouth Rashes Don't Respond to Topical Steroid Treatments
posted: Mar. 20, 2020.
You've been treating a persistent rash around your mouth with medicated ointments, but it's not going away. The problem may be the ointment — it could actually be sustaining the Read more -
Do a Little Extra Food Prep to Ease TMD Discomfort
posted: Mar. 10, 2020.
Because it requires jaw movement, eating can be difficult and painful if you have a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). During flareups you may switch to foods that are easier to Read more -
Chronic Dry Mouth Could be Increasing Your Risk of Dental Disease
posted: Feb. 29, 2020.
Perhaps you haven’t thought of it quite this way, but saliva is one of the true wonders of the human body. This unassuming fluid performs a variety of tasks to Read more -
Whiten Your Smile Easily
posted: Feb. 20, 2020.
Are you uncomfortable with the color of your teeth? Are you embarrassed to show off your grin because your pearly whites aren't quite white? In Sherman Oaks, CA, teeth whitening Read more -
An Oral Appliance for Sleep Apnea may be the Right Option for You
posted: Feb. 19, 2020.
Daily fatigue or complaints of your snoring from family have led you to see your doctor about the problem. After an exam and a test session in a sleep lab, Read more -
Best Dietary Practices for Healthy Teeth and Gums
posted: Feb. 09, 2020.
Your diet can play as important a role in your dental health as brushing and flossing. What you eat (particularly sugar) could increase your risk of tooth decay despite your Read more
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