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Local Anesthesia is a Key Part of Pain-Free Dental Work
updated: Mar. 01, 2017
We can easily take for granted the comfort we now experience when we undergo dental work. For much of human history that hasn't been the case. Local anesthesia has been Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
updated: Feb. 14, 2017
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 moreCategory: Oral Health -
Seek Immediate Treatment for this Advanced Form of Gingivitis
updated: Jan. 30, 2017
It takes only a short time neglecting your oral hygiene before you begin to notice some unpleasant things with your gums: swelling, redness or even bleeding. These are all Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Even Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence Aren't Immune From Bad Breath!
updated: Jan. 22, 2017
Exchanging passionate kisses with big-screen star Jennifer Lawrence might sound like a dream come true. But according to Liam Hemsworth, her Hunger Games co-star, it could also be a Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Treating Teeth Grinding Now Could Help Prevent Excessive Tooth Wear Later
updated: Jan. 07, 2017
Your teeth naturally wear as you age, but you may be making it worse if you grind your teeth. Teeth grinding is a behavior that causes the teeth to Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics
updated: Dec. 30, 2016
Magician Michael Grandinetti mystifies and astonishes audiences with his sleight of hand and mastery of illusion. But when he initially steps onto the stage, it’s his smile that grabs Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Choosing a Screw or Cement to Attach an Implant Crown
updated: Dec. 15, 2016
If you've lost a tooth, you have a number of options for replacing it. Perhaps the best choice in terms of lifelikeness and durability is a dental implant. All implants Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Dental Magic Transforms Smiles
updated: Nov. 30, 2016
Magician Michel Grandinetti can levitate a 500-pound motorcycle, melt into a 7-foot-tall wall of solid steel, and make borrowed rings vanish and reappear baked inside bread. Yet the master Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Effective Dental Care Depends First on Getting the Big Picture
updated: Nov. 15, 2016
You might see your teeth and gums as separate parts of your mouth. But we dentists see them as a unified biological system, each of them contributing to your Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
updated: Oct. 31, 2016
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 moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Even Though not in the "Smile Zone" You Should Replace that Back Tooth
updated: Oct. 23, 2016
People often put a premium on appearance when deciding whether or not to replace a missing tooth. There's more motivation to replace one in the “smile zone,” where the Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Jason Derulo's Ideal Match
updated: Oct. 08, 2016
When the multi-platinum recording artist, songwriter and TV personality Jason Derulo was recently asked about his ideal woman, his answer covered a remarkably broad spectrum. "There’s no specific thing," Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Reducing Tooth Sensitivity will Depend on the Cause
updated: Sep. 23, 2016
If you're one of over 30% of Americans who wince in pain when eating and drinking certain foods and beverages, you may have tooth sensitivity. Although there are a Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
updated: Sep. 08, 2016
For major-league slugger Giancarlo Stanton, 2014 was a record-breaking year. After the baseball season ended, he signed a 13-year, $325 million contract with the Miami Marlins — the biggest Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Local Anesthesia Eliminates Pain Completely During Dental Work
updated: Aug. 24, 2016
Your teeth and gums are filled with nerves that make the mouth one of the most sensitive areas in the body. But thanks to local anesthesia, you won't feel Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
updated: Aug. 09, 2016
Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates knows how important it is to present your best face to the world — and one of the most important features of that face Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures