Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) describe a set of conditions that involve trouble with your jaw and face muscles. They result from a problem in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is
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TMD Problems and How You Can Prevent Them
posted: Feb. 07, 2023.
Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) describe a set of conditions that involve trouble with your jaw and face muscles. They result from a problem in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is
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Toothaches and Abscesses
posted: Jan. 31, 2023.
With the doctor, emergency dental care is only a phone call away. Dental problems are uncomfortable and should always be treated as soon as possible to prevent them from getting
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Oral Cancer
posted: Jan. 24, 2023.
the doctor and our team want you to have the healthiest possible smile in the healthiest possible body. Oral cancer can affect the mouth, tongue, throat and jaw. Early detection
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Minimally Invasive Dentistry
posted: Jan. 17, 2023.
As the field of dentistry advances and the use of technology in the field increases, the concept of minimally invasive dentistry has emerged. Preservation of a healthy set of natural
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Mall Whitening: Why You Shouldn’t
posted: Jan. 10, 2023.
A shopping mall is a great place to get lots of errands done in one trip. Department stores, clothing boutiques, specialty shops? So many tempting options all in one place.
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Going Green for the New Year
posted: Jan. 03, 2023.
Does your list of New Year’s resolutions for the coming months include reducing your ecological footprint? If so, let’s ring in the year with some basic—and some innovative—dental ideas to
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4 Pathways For Achieving a More Confident Smile
posted: Feb. 09, 2022.
When you look in the mirror, are you happy with what you see? Many of us aren't, fretting over our weight, our hair color, our nose shape or some Read more -
Implants Streamline Dental Work Upgrades for Gradual Tooth Loss
posted: Jan. 30, 2022.
One day, you lose one… followed by another…and then another. And then, after years of dental disease, you finally lose all your remaining teeth. But between the first tooth lost Read more -
Kevin Bacon's Mango-Slicing Trick and Other Ways to Rid Food Between Your Teeth
posted: Jan. 20, 2022.
During the COVID-19 quarantines, stir-crazy celebrities have been creating some “unique” home videos—like Madonna singing about fried fish to the tune of “Vogue” in her bathroom or Cardi B Read more -
Deciding the Fate of Wisdom Teeth More Nuanced Than in the Past
posted: Jan. 10, 2022.
If you're of a certain age, there's a good chance you've had your third molars—wisdom teeth—removed. At one time, extracting these particular teeth was a common practice, even if Read more -
Veneers May Not Be a Good Option for a Teenager
posted: Dec. 31, 2021.
People love dental veneers—those thin, porcelain shells bonded to teeth to mask stains and blemishes. For a relatively modest price, they can vastly improve a smile. But what if it's Read more -
3 Ways Aging Could Dim Your Smile and What To Do About It
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.
Know how to get the better of an age-guesser at the carnival? Smile! A recent study found that people tend to underestimate a person's age if they're smiling. If true, Read more -
A Routine Dental Procedure Saves This MLB Standout's Broken Tooth
posted: Dec. 11, 2021.
During this year's baseball spring training, Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton got into a row with a steak dinner—and the beefsteak got the better of it. During his Read more -
Gum Recession Could Have Long-Range Consequences For Your Dental Health
posted: Dec. 01, 2021.
We're all familiar with optical illusions, which our brain visually perceives in a way different from the actual reality. A kind of optical illusion may also happen in your Read more -
Curb Your Carb Consumption to Boost Your Defenses Against Gum Disease
posted: Nov. 21, 2021.
You're doing the right things to avoid the return of gum disease: brushing and flossing every day, dental visits on a regular basis and watching for symptoms of another Read more -
5 Signs Your Child May Be Developing a Poor Bite
posted: Nov. 11, 2021.
A Malocclusion—better known as a poor bite—can have far-ranging consequences that could follow a child into adulthood. Bite abnormalities make it more difficult to chew and digest food. And, Read more
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