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• posted: Feb. 17, 2017
• apioectomy

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. Read More

• posted: Feb. 02, 2017
• celebrity smiles,  chipped tooth

Everyone loves a concert where there's plenty of audience participation… until it starts to get out of hand. Recently, the platinum-selling band Fifth Harmony was playing to a packed house Read More

• posted: Jan. 18, 2017
• bonding

You have a winning smile except for one small flaw — one of your front teeth is chipped. In functional terms the defect is insignificant: your tooth is healthy Read More

• posted: Jan. 03, 2017
• celebrity smiles,  crowns,  dental implants

Let’s say you’re traveling to Italy to surprise your girlfriend, who is competing in an alpine ski race… and when you lower the scarf that’s covering your face, you Read More

• posted: Jan. 03, 2017
• dental implants,  restorative dentistry

Dental implants are an excellent tooth replacement option offering multiple benefits. They look and function like natural teeth. Plus, they are permanently fixed in place so there is no risk Read More

• posted: Dec. 19, 2016
• oral hygiene

You know the basics of great oral hygiene: Brush and floss daily; see your dentist at least twice a year for cleanings and checkups; and watch your diet, especially Read More

• posted: Dec. 11, 2016
• celebrity smiles,  oral hygiene

As is the case with most celebs today, Beyonce is no stranger to sharing on social media… but she really got our attention with a video she recently posted Read More

• posted: Nov. 26, 2016
• palatal expander

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 Read More

• posted: Nov. 11, 2016
• celebrity smiles,  orthodontic treatment,  retainers

In her decades-long career, renowned actress Kathy Bates has won Golden Globes, Emmys, and many other honors. Bates began acting in her twenties, but didn't achieve national recognition until Read More

• posted: Nov. 02, 2016
• dental crowns,  restorative dentistry

Countless people around the country have broken, damaged or otherwise compromised teeth. These situations can take a toll on your outward appearance, lowering self-esteem or creating difficulties in eating or Read More

• posted: Oct. 27, 2016
• periodontal (gum) disease

If you've had periodontal (gum) disease, you've no doubt experienced gum inflammation, bleeding or pain. But your gums may not be the only mouth structures under assault — the Read More

• posted: Oct. 12, 2016
• mouthguard

If we could go back in time, we all probably have a few things we wish we could change. Recently, Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of Read More

• posted: Sep. 27, 2016
• jaw pain,  tmj disorders

Chronic jaw pain can make eating, speaking or even smiling difficult. What's more, finding the right treatment approach can be just as difficult. This is because TMD (Temporomandibular Disorder: named Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2016
• celebrity smiles,  braces

Have you started orthodontic treatment recently? Are you having a little trouble getting used to your braces? If so, you are not alone: Everybody goes through an adjustment period Read More

• posted: Sep. 04, 2016
• laser dentistry

Root canal treatments are an essential part of dental care — countless teeth with deep decay would be lost each year without it. Now, this traditional dental care procedure Read More

• posted: Aug. 25, 2016
• veneers

Chances are there's something you don't like about your smile. Maybe one of your teeth is chipped or discolored, or perhaps one tooth is just a little shorter than others. Read More