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Genetics and your Gums
posted: Mar. 24, 2014.
It is sometimes hard to believe all of the features and characteristics that we inherit from our parents. Whether you're tall, short, blue-eyed or blonde, you can usually attribute some Read more -
Jamie Foxx Gets Into Character With Help From His Dentist
posted: Mar. 21, 2014.
If you were a well-known actor, how far would you go to get inside the character you’re playing in a movie? Plenty of stars have gained or lost weight to Read more -
Chronic Jaw Pain: What to do About TMJ Disorders
posted: Mar. 12, 2014.
Many people suffer from problems with the temporomandibular joint (TMJ); this can result in chronic pain and severely limit the function of the jaw. Yet exactly what causes the problems, Read more -
Removing Bacterial Coating With a Tongue Scraper can Reduce Bad Breath
posted: Mar. 04, 2014.
Although usually not considered a serious health condition, bad breath is nonetheless one of the most embarrassing conditions related to the mouth. Although some serious systemic diseases may result in Read more -
Bleeding Gums may be a Warning Sign of Gum Disease
posted: Feb. 24, 2014.
If your gums bleed when you brush your teeth, it’s unlikely the cause is brushing too hard. The more common reason (especially if you’re experiencing little to no pain) is Read more -
John Stamos, Britney Spears, and How to Relax During Dental Treatment
posted: Feb. 21, 2014.
We're always tickled to see dentists represented in popular culture, especially when portrayed by an actor as handsome as John Stamos. On the hit television show Glee, Stamos played a Read more -
Take Heed to the Subtle Warning Signs of Gum Disease
posted: Feb. 13, 2014.
Periodontal or gum disease is a serious condition that could lead to tooth and bone loss. Unfortunately, you may not even realize you have it — the disease in its Read more -
Helping Your Baby Cope With the Discomfort of Teething
posted: Feb. 05, 2014.
When your baby’s first teeth erupt in the mouth, it’s a big step in their development. Unfortunately, you may not have much opportunity to celebrate — you’re too busy tending Read more -
Can Oral Appliances Help You Get A Good Night's Sleep?
posted: Jan. 28, 2014.
Do you snore? You can admit it. Most everyone does, from time to time. But if snoring becomes a frequent and disturbing feature of your nighttime routine, it may be Read more -
LeAnn Rimes Dental Drama: Emergency Root Canal
posted: Jan. 24, 2014.
Singer LeAnn Rimes was forced to cancel a string of performances recently, as a more pressing engagement came up: a late-night meeting with her endodontist. It turned out that the Read more -
Preventing Tooth Decay in Children
posted: Jan. 16, 2014.
If you think cavities are an inevitable part of childhood, think again; tooth decay, which is actually an infectious disease caused by bacteria, is completely preventable. This is a good Read more -
Taking Care of That Annoying 'Bump' in Your Mouth
posted: Jan. 08, 2014.
Your mouth’s biting and chewing function is an intricate interplay of your teeth, jaws, lips, cheeks and tongue. Most of the time everything works in orderly fashion, but occasionally the Read more -
Restoring Health and Appearance Through Periodontal Plastic Surgery
posted: Dec. 31, 2013.
The “wear and tear” nature of gingival (gum) tissue enables it to readily handle the chewing and biting actions of eating and still perform its most important function: protecting the Read more -
Giuliana Rancic Prepares for Her Son's First Dental Visit
posted: Dec. 23, 2013.
When Giuliana Rancic, long-time host of E! News, first saw her new son, she said it was “the best single moment of my life.” Recently, on the eve of Duke's Read more -
New Permanent Teeth - Faster Than Ever!
posted: Dec. 20, 2013.
If you have lost your natural teeth, you may already have heard that dental implants are the best option for tooth replacement. Unlike removable dentures or bridgework, implants actually fuse Read more -
TLC for Your Toothbrush
posted: Dec. 12, 2013.
Your toothbrush serves the invaluable purpose of minimizing bacterial buildup (plaque) that can irritate gums and lead to periodontal disease, infection of the bone and tissues supporting your teeth. Brushing Read more