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Simple Procedure Could Reduce Biting the Inside of Your Mouth
posted: Feb. 27, 2019.
Somewhere between bites during a recent meal, the inside of your cheek found itself in the way of your teeth. You winced with pain at the resulting bite, and Read more -
Lady Gaga Wasn't "Born This Way?"
posted: Feb. 17, 2019.
Sometimes, looking at old pictures can really bring memories back to life. Just ask Stefani Germanotta—the pop diva better known as Lady Gaga. In one scene from the recent Read more -
3 Age-Related Dental Problems and what you can do About Them
posted: Feb. 07, 2019.
Like other aspects of our lives, aging can take a toll on our smile. Over a lifetime the effects of disease, teeth wearing and the foods we eat can Read more -
NSAIDs Could be Just as Effective as Narcotics Managing Dental Pain
posted: Jan. 28, 2019.
Like other healthcare providers, dentists have relied for decades on the strong pain relief of opioid (narcotic) drugs for patients after dental work. As late as 2012, doctors and Read more -
Your Regular Dental Visits Might Change if You've had Gum Disease
posted: Jan. 18, 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 Read more -
Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
posted: Jan. 08, 2019.
If there's anything that makes Alfonso Ribeiro happier than his long-running gig as host of America's Funniest Home Videos, it's the time he gets to spend with his family: Read more -
Orthodontists Anticipate Future Facial Growth When Treating Poor Bites
posted: Dec. 29, 2018.
Moving teeth to better positions through orthodontics not only improves dental function and health, it can vastly improve your appearance. But to achieve a result that continues to be 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. Read more -
Crown Lengthening Might be Necessary for Seniors with Tooth Decay
posted: Dec. 09, 2018.
While tooth decay is a potential problem at any age, the risk increases as you grow older. Not only are senior adults more susceptible, decay is often more difficult Read more -
Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
posted: Nov. 29, 2018.
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 -
Retain Your New Smile After Braces with a Retainer
posted: Nov. 19, 2018.
It’s been a long road with your braces, but now they’re finally off. Hopefully the first glimpse of your new smile more than made up for the time and Read more -
Are Dental Implants Right for You?
posted: Nov. 09, 2018.
Dental implants from your dentist in Alexandria, VA, can remake your smile Dental implants can help remake your smile and restore your full chewing ability so you can enjoy the foods Read more -
Periodontal Probing Increases Accuracy in Diagnosing Gum Disease
posted: Nov. 09, 2018.
If you’re over age 30 there’s a fifty percent chance you have periodontal (gum) disease—and you may not even know it. Without treatment this often “silent” bacterial infection could Read more -
Inflammation: the Link Between Gum Disease and Cardiovascular Disease
posted: Oct. 30, 2018.
Cardiovascular disease and periodontal (gum) disease are two different conditions with their own set of symptoms and outcomes. But they do share one common element: inflammation. In fact, this Read more -
A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
posted: Oct. 20, 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, Read more -
How to Maximize Your Child's Dental Health Potential
posted: Oct. 10, 2018.
There’s a potential threat lurking in your young child’s mouth—tooth decay. This destructive disease can not only rob them of teeth now, it could also impact their dental health Read more