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There's a good chance you have an over-the-counter pain reliever in your medicine cabinet right now. They're handy for safely and effectively coping with mild to moderate pain, swelling or fever. They could also prove an invaluable resource after your upcoming dental work—your dentist may recommend one of these common drugs to help you manage your recovery period.
These particular drugs are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs. The most common sold under various brand names are aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen. Unlike narcotics (opioids), which depress the central nervous system to control pain, NSAIDs block substances in the body called prostaglandins, which are released when tissues become inflamed or damaged. This in turn reduces pain, swelling or fever.
There's another significant difference between NSAIDs and narcotics—NSAIDs aren't addictive like opioids. Because they're also milder, NSAIDs don't require a prescription except for stronger formulations. With the trend to limit the use of narcotics in both dentistry and medicine, dentists are turning to NSAIDs as their primary means for managing dental pain.
There are, of course, some situations where narcotics are the preferred course. But dentists are finding NSAIDs are just as effective for managing discomfort following most dental procedures. They've also found that combined doses of ibuprofen and acetaminophen greatly amplifies the pain relieving effect.
Although NSAIDs are much safer than narcotics, they do have potential side effects. For one, they can reduce the blood's ability to coagulate, especially when taken consistently over several weeks. This could make it difficult to stop bleeding due to injury or illness.
NSAIDs can also irritate the stomach lining in some people over an extended period of use, leading to ulcers and other digestive issues. Prolonged use has also been linked to major problems like kidney damage, miscarriage or heart attacks.
But NSAIDs are still a safe alternative to narcotics: Their side effect risks are quite low when taken in proper dosages—between 400 and 600 mg for adults—within a limited amount of time like a few days. Their temporary use can help you cope with discomfort after a dental procedure and get you well on the road to full healing.
If you would like more information on managing discomfort after dental work, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article “Treating Pain With Ibuprofen.”

It doesn't take much—some staining, a chipped tooth or a slight gap—for you to lose confidence in your smile. But you may be able to regain your smile confidence with porcelain veneers.
A veneer is a thin, tooth-colored shell of dental porcelain that we bond to the face of a tooth. As the name implies, a veneer covers mild to moderate imperfections in such a life-like fashion that it's difficult to tell a veneered tooth from a natural one.
Although veneers can't correct every dental appearance problem, they do have a wide range. Here are 4 situations where veneers could be a great choice for improving your smile.
Discoloration. People often turn to teeth whitening to help brighten dull or dingy teeth. But this technique may not work as well with heavy staining, or not at all if the discoloration originates from inside of a tooth. Veneers offer a permanent solution for heavily stained or discolored teeth.
Shaping and size. Teeth look best when they're in proper proportion to other oral or facial features. But congenitally small or odd-shaped teeth, as well as inordinate tooth wearing, could cause your smile to look out of place. Veneers can improve the appearance of small or worn teeth and restore proper balance to your smile.
Dental defects. Teeth with chips, craze lines (vertical cracks) or other dental flaws can distract from your smile. As with discoloration, veneers can mask mild to moderate dental flaws and restore teeth to their beautiful perfection.
Misalignments. We often correct bite misalignments that affect appearance with braces or clear aligners. But if it's a mild orthodontic problem like a slight tooth gap between the front teeth or a slight rotation, it's often possible to cover the misalignment with the help of dental veneers.
So, could veneers make a difference in your smile? There's only one way to find out—see your dentist for a complete dental assessment. Depending on the nature of the problems disrupting your appearance, veneers could be a great way to transform your smile.
If you would like more information on porcelain veneers, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article “Porcelain Veneers.”

There's usually more to straightening a smile than simply applying braces. That's why an orthodontist takes the time first to learn all they can about a patient's bite and, depending on what they find, take other actions before treating with braces or clear aligners. One such action might be removing one or more teeth.
That might at first seem out of place with our intended goal of straightening teeth. But there are situations where subtracting teeth can benefit bite correction. Here are a few scenarios where a dental extraction might be necessary before orthodontics.
Crowding. When a jaw is failing to grow to a normal width, teeth erupting later may not have sufficient room and thus come in misaligned. It's possible to help widen the jaw during early growth development through a device called a palatal expander, but it's best attempted before puberty. Later, it may be easier to open up more room for tooth movement on a crowded jaw by removing select teeth.
Impacted teeth. Impaction occurs when a tooth doesn't properly erupt and remains totally or partially submerged below the gum line. Although in some situations we may be able to coax an impacted tooth down onto the jaw, it may be easier to extract it, along with the matching tooth on the other side of the jaw for balance. We can then move the teeth or use other restorations to close the gap.
Jaw abnormalities. A bite problem may in reality be a jaw problem: For example, a lower jaw set too far back may not be aligning properly with the upper jaw causing the bite to skew. Jaw surgery could correct this alignment, but those procedures can be highly invasive. An alternative is to remove a couple of select upper teeth, then use braces to move the remaining teeth back. This can result in a less noticeable overbite.
Orthodontics not only enhances your appearance, it can also a improve your oral health. Extracting one or more teeth may be a necessary prerequisite to straightening your smile.
If you would like more information about straightening a smile, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article “Removing Teeth for Orthodontic Treatment.”

Newborns come into the world eager and ready to partake of their mother's milk. But an anatomical quirk with some infants could make breastfeeding more difficult for them.
The structure in question is a frenum, a tiny band of tissue connecting softer parts of the mouth with firmer parts, like the upper lip to the gums, and the tongue to the floor of the mouth. If they're abnormally short, thick or tight, however, the baby might find it difficult to obtain a good seal around the mother's nipple.
Without that seal, the baby has a difficult time drawing milk out of the breast and as a result, they may attempt to compensate by chewing on the nipple. The sad outcome is often continuing hunger and frustration for the baby, and pain for the mother.
To alleviate this problem, a physician can clip the frenum to loosen it. Known as a frenotomy, (or a frenectomy or frenuplasty, depending on the exact actions taken), it's a minor procedure a doctor can perform in their office.
It begins with the doctor deadening the area with a numbing gel or injected anesthesia. After a few minutes to allow the anesthesia to take effect, they clip the frenum with surgical scissors or with a laser (there's usually little to no bleeding with the latter).
Once the frenum has been clipped, the baby should be able to nurse right away. However, they may have a learning curve to using the now freed-up parts of their mouth to obtain a solid seal while nursing.
Abnormal frenums that interfere with nursing are usually treated as soon as possible. But even if it isn't impeding breastfeeding, an abnormal frenum could eventually interfere with other functions like speech development, or it could foster the development of a gap between the front teeth. It may be necessary, then, to revisit the frenum at an older age and treat it at that time.
Although technically a surgical procedure, frenotomies are minor and safe to perform on newborns. Their outcome, though, can be transformative, allowing a newborn to gain the full nourishment and emotional bonding they need while breastfeeding.
If you would like more information on tongue or lip ties, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article “Tongue Ties, Lip Ties and Breastfeeding.”

Even with dedicated daily home care and regular dental cleanings, some children still have problems with cavities. And, that could morph into an even more serious problem in the future: Primary teeth lost prematurely to the disease could cause incoming permanent teeth to erupt out of position and form a poor bite.
To avoid this, parents often need a little extra help protecting their children's teeth from cavities. One way is with a dental sealant applied to larger teeth by their dentist.
A dental sealant is a protective coating of plastic or glass-like material that partially fills in the pits and crevices of the biting surfaces of larger teeth like molars. Even with diligent brushing it can be difficult to clean these surfaces of plaque, thus allowing bacteria to hide out in deep crevices. By "smoothing" out these areas with a sealant, they're easier to rid the teeth of decay-causing plaque.
Your child can undergo a quick and painless sealant application during a routine visit. After applying the liquid form of the sealant to the teeth with a brush, the dentist uses a curing light to harden the coating into a durable defense against decay.
Dentists have been applying sealants for several years now, which begs the question—do they work? At least two major studies say yes.
These independent studies both surveyed thousands of pediatric patients over several years. And, they both concluded that children with sealants experienced significantly fewer cavities than those without sealants. Furthermore, the protection appeared to last at least four years after the application.
A sealant application does involve a modest cost per tooth. But compared to what you'll spend to treat cavities, or even expensive orthodontic treatment later, sealants are well worth the cost.
If your child continues to develop cavities regardless of home and dental care, then talk with your dentist about sealants and other ways to minimize cavities. Taking these extra steps could help prevent a problem now, and a bigger problem in the future.
If you would like more information on dental care for children, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article “Sealants for Children.”
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- 2022
- January (7)
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- Sealants Can Prevent Childhood Cavities Now and a Bite Problem Later
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- Maintain Your Dental Care During Pregnancy For You and Your Baby
- Stay on Alert for a Decay Repeat Even After a Root Canal
- Veneers May Not Be a Good Option for a Teenager
- 2021
- December (6)
- Curb Your Carb Consumption to Boost Your Defenses Against Gum Disease
- Gum Recession Could Have Long-Range Consequences For Your Dental Health
- Implants Streamline Dental Work Upgrades for Gradual Tooth Loss
- 5 Tips For Keeping Your Tooth Enamel Healthy
- As Winter Looms, Here are 3 Things to Watch For to Protect Your Oral Health
- See Your Dentist If You Notice Any of These 3 Problem Signs
- November (6)
- 5 Signs Your Child May Be Developing a Poor Bite
- Your Dentist May Be Able To Provide You With a Sleep Apnea Solution
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- Here's Why Starting Your Child's Dental Visits by Age 1 Is a Smart Idea
- October (6)
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- Should You Take an Antibiotic Before Implant Surgery?
- September (6)
- Are Implants a No-Go for You? Consider These Other Restoration Options
- There Are a Several Possible Causes for a Gummy Smile
- Cracked Mouth Corners: How to Resolve This Irritating Problem
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- Stop Tooth Decay Before It Derails Your Child's Dental Development
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- August (6)
- 4 Tips to Getting the Dental Care You Need, Even on a Tight Budget
- Changes Coming in the Use of Antibiotics in Dentistry
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- June (6)
- Endodontic Treatment Could Save a Tooth in Crisis
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- You Can Have a Successful Implant Outcome if Your Diabetes is Under Control
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- May (7)
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- Gum Recession Can Harm Your Oral Health and Your Smile
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- Here's Why X-Rays are a Safe Practice With Children
- Practical Tips for Keeping Your Teeth Clean While Wearing Braces
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- See Your Dentist ASAP If You Have a Loose Permanent Tooth
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- Removing Teeth Might Make It Easier To Straighten a Smile
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- Gum Disease Can Be Stopped but You Could Be in For a Long Fight
- Veneers Could 'Turn Back the Clock' on Your Smile
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- March (6)
- A New Dental Pain Management Approach Reduces the Need for Narcotics
- Evidence Mounting That Vaping is Hazardous to Your Oral Health
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- Frequent Sinus Infections? Take a Trip to Your Dentist
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- See Your Dentist if You're Experiencing One of These 3 Oral Problems
- Dental Implants Are Even More Advanced, Thanks To These Other Technologies
- Don't Avoid Dental Care While You're Pregnant
- Flossing an Implant-Supported Bridge can Prevent a Damaging Gum Infection
- How You Can Help Your Smile Stay Attractive as You Get Older
- January (7)
- Although Challenging, Cleaning Around Implants Boosts Their Longevity
- Two Good Options for Temporarily Replacing a Teenager's Missing Tooth
- Your Gums Need Extra Care After Periodontal Disease
- Hoping to Show Your Smile Again in 2021? Be Sure You're Ready
- 3 Reasons For Preserving a Decayed Baby Tooth
- Although Rare, This Condition Could Destroy a Tooth
- Local Anesthesia Makes for a More Pleasant and Pain-Free Dental Experience
- 2020
- December (6)
- Infection Control at the Dental Office Isn't Something New
- Two Major Causes for Implant Failure and How You Can Prevent Them
- Targeted Tooth Removal Could Aid Treatment for Certain Bite Problems
- Boost Your Dental Health With Soon-To-Expire FSA Funds
- 3 Reasons Why Dental Implants Are a Sound 'Smile' Investment
- Could a Dental Bridge Be a Better Choice Than Implants?
- November (6)
- How to Ensure Your Child's Teeth and Gums Stay Healthy Now and Later
- Preventing Gum Disease Could Help More Than Your Teeth and Gums
- Protect Your Child From a Devastating Dental Injury
- 4 Tips To Make Dental Care Easier for Children With Special Needs
- How to Avoid This Painful Condition After Tooth Extraction
- 4 Ways Saliva Protects Your Mouth Against Disease
- October (6)
- If You Thought the Last Century Was Amazing for Dental Care, Just Wait
- 4 Things You Can Do To Protect Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
- Dental Implants Could Help You Avoid This Long-Term Effect of Losing Teeth
- Your Dentist Could Help You Overcome Sleep Apnea
- Transform 'Smile Zone' Teeth With Composite Resins
- 3 Ways to Protect Your Dental Work From an Early Demise
- September (6)
- Eliminating an Infant's Lip or Tongue Tie Can Make Breastfeeding Easier
- It's Time for Football! Is Your Favorite Player's Mouth Fully Protected?
- Implants Can Make It Easier to Restore Missing Teeth in Stages
- Wisdom Teeth Bear Close Monitoring for Future Dental Health
- Smoking Increases Your Risk for Gum Disease
- Use Appropriate Hygiene Products for Maximum Smile Protection
- August (6)
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- Your 'Toothache' Might Signal a Problem Other Than in Your Mouth
- 4 Simple Things You Can Do to Stop Bad Breath
- Talk With Your Dentist About Antibiotic Therapy Before Implant Surgery
- Stop Plaque Buildup Around Your Implant-Supported Bridge With Flossing
- A Word to Young Adults: Brushing and Flossing are Key to a Healthy Mouth
- July (6)
- Getting Implants Can Be a Long Process - But Worth it
- That Odd 'Lacy' Mouth Sore is No Cause for Alarm
- Use This Product to Check Your Brushing and Flossing Effectiveness
- These Digital Tools Increase the Success Rate of Dental Implants
- Prevention and Early Detection of Root Cavities Could Save a Tooth
- A Shingles Outbreak Could Interrupt Your Dental Care
- June (6)
- Considering a Smile Makeover? Be Sure You Include Your Bite
- FAQs About Children's Dental Development
- Why Is Your Smile Gummy? Here Are 4 Possibilities
- What Really Happens During a Root Canal Treatment
- Your Gums and Bone Need to Be Healthy Before Getting Implants
- Without Prompt Intervention, Gum Disease Could Damage Tooth Roots
- May (7)
- 3 Reasons a Root Canal Treatment Might Fail and What You Can Do About It
- 3 Surprising Things You Should Be Doing to Improve Your Dental Health
- These High-Tech Tools Help Your Veneers Look Attractive and Natural
- Reducing Your Child's Dental Anxiety Now Could Benefit Them for a Lifetime
- Friendly Bacteria Can Help Protect Our Mouths From Disease
- Sedation Can Help a Child Receive Needed Dental Care Now and in the Future
- Overcoming Gum Recession will Restore Dental Health and your Smile
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- Watch Out for Re-Infection After a Root Canal Treatment
- Boost Your Overall Health by Reducing Gum Inflammation
- In These Uncertain Times, We Still Care About Your Dental Health
- Think Twice Before Considering Botox for Chronic Jaw Pain Relief
- Avoid Becoming a Dental Injury Statistic - Get a Custom Mouthguard for Your Young Athlete
- You may Need Orthodontic Work Before Getting a Dental Implant
- March (6)
- Consider Clear Aligners Instead of Braces for Your Teen
- Watch for These Developing Bite Problems with Your Child's Teeth
- Tooth-Colored Fillings Provide a Viable Alternative to Dental Amalgam
- Uncovering Early Gum Disease Through Periodontal Probing
- Removing One or More Teeth Could Improve Orthodontic Outcomes
- Adult Tooth Root Resorption is a Serious Issue that Requires Prompt Action
- February (6)
- Be Alert to the Unintended Consequences of Cancer Treatment to Oral Health
- Manage These Risk Factors to Reduce Your Risk of Tooth Decay
- Follow the Fast-Food Lead: Cut Back Sodas in Your Child's Diet
- 4 Things to Do to Keep Your Child's Dental Development on Track
- Why Gum Disease Could Affect More Than Your Oral Health
- A Root Canal Treatment Will Improve Your Health, Not Harm It
- January (6)
- 4 Ways You Can Improve Your Smile in the New Year
- Give Your Child Added Protection Against Cavities With Topical Fluoride
- Lasers Beginning to Change Some Root Canal Procedures
- Do You Have Adequate Bone to Support an Implant?
- 3 Things You Can Do to Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
- Improve Your Brushing and Flossing Techniques for a Healthier Mouth
- 2019
- December (6)
- Seek Coordinated Treatment If You Have Both TMD and Fibromyalgia
- Teeth Grinding Could Endanger Your Dental Health
- Teeth Whitening: Know Your Options
- Make Your Baby as Comfortable as Possible During Teething
- How Implants Might Improve Bone Health With Dentures
- Primary Teeth Decay Could Affect Your Child's Future Dental Health
- November (6)
- Office Fluoride Treatments Can Add Extra Protection to Your Child's Teeth
- Teeth Grinding in Older Children and Adolescents a Cause for Concern
- How Long Will Root Canal Treatment Last?
- Smoking Could Increase Your Gum Disease Risk
- 4 Serious Health Conditions That Gum Disease Might Make Worse
- The Before, During and After of Root Canal Treatments
- October (6)
- The Triple Partnership That Could Save a Cancer Patient's Oral Health
- Do a Little Extra Food Prep to Ease TMD Discomfort
- Here's What You Can Do to Avoid Gum Disease
- Don't Panic Over Your Child's Teeth Grinding but Do Keep an Eye on It
- A Partnership With the Dentist Will Help Your Child's Teeth Develop Normally
- Clean Your Implants Just Like Your Other Teeth
- September (6)
- Don't Delay Seeing the Dentist If You Suspect Gum Recession
- 4 Ways You Can Take Years off Your Smile
- Preserving the Pulp is Priority One with a Newly Erupted Permanent Tooth
- New Minimally Invasive Techniques are Improving Tooth Decay Treatment
- Topical Fluoride Offers a Protective Boost to Children at High Risk for Decay
- You May Need an Endodontist for a Tooth With Interior Decay
- August (6)
- Oral Hygiene Might Be on the Decline With the Newest Adult Generation
- Don't Let Gum Disease Cut Short Your Implant's Service Life
- "Tooth, Heal Thyself" May Soon Be a Reality
- You Need a Dentist to Remove Tartar From Your Teeth
- Tooth Type and Condition can Affect Root Canal Therapy Effectiveness
- If Appropriate, Antibiotics before Implant Surgery Could Reduce Infection Risk
- July (7)
- You May Need to Postpone an Upcoming Dental Visit if You Have Shingles
- How Dentists Provide Your Child the Benefit of X-Rays as Safely as Possible
- How Early Dental Visits Can Improve Your Child's Oral Health
- 3 Things You Can do to Help Promote Your Child's Dental Development
- 4 Affordable Ways to Transform Your Smile for a Once-In-A-Lifetime Moment
- If You're Older, be on the Lookout for Root Cavities
- Don't Use Benzocaine Products to Ease Your Baby's Teething Pain
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- Primary Teeth are Critical to Future Dental Health and Worth Preserving
- As Summer Heats Up, Be on Your Guard for Tooth Injuries
- Do This for Your Dental Health Before, During and After Cancer Treatment
- A Detailed 'Smile Analysis' Sets the Stage for a Successful Makeover
- Affordable Veneers Can Give You a New Smile
- Provisional Restorations let you Try out Your New Smile First
- May (6)
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- Your Sinus Infection Might be a Sign of a Tooth Problem
- Tooth Loss: A Health Risk for Older Adults
- Manage Your GERD Symptoms to Prevent Enamel Erosion
- Simple Steps to Follow if Your Child has a Toothache
- Your Teenager's Teeth May Not Be Mature Enough for Veneers
- April (6)
- There's Still Hope for a Re-Infected Tooth After Root Canal Treatment
- Gum Disease Could be Affecting More Than Just Your Mouth
- Get a Look at Your Future Makeover Look Now with a 'Trial Smile'
- Dentures with Implants Could Help You Avoid Bone Loss
- Transforming Your Smile with Veneers, Step by Step
- April Is National Facial Protection Month
- March (6)
- Here's How to Manage School Snacks and Your Child's Dental Health
- You Don't Have to Live with a Gummy Smile. Here's How We Can Change it!
- March Is the Time to Evaluate Sleep Problems
- Replacing a Missing Tooth isn't Just About Improving Your Smile
- A Dental Exam Could Uncover an Eating Disorder
- Stop Gum Disease Before it Harms Your Health
- February (6)
- Dental Sealants can help Prevent Tooth Decay in Children
- 4 Things to Avoid if You Want to Support Your Child's Dental Development
- 3 Age-Related Dental Problems and what you can do About Them
- Test You're Brushing and Flossing Success with a Plaque Disclosing Agent
- Recessed Gums Could Endanger Your Teeth
- Finding the Right Solution for Your Gummy Smile
- January (6)
- Take a Look into Your Future with a Trial Smile
- Porcelain Veneers Might not be the Best Option for Teenagers
- Orthodontics Could be in Your Smile Makeover Plan
- Topical Fluoride is a Safe Way to Protect Your Child's Teeth from Decay
- Want to Keep Enjoying Winter Sports? Wear a Mouthguard!
- Enhance Your Smile for that Special, Once-in-a-Lifetime Day
- 2018
- December (6)
- Stop Smoking to Reduce Your Risk of Gum Disease
- Conscious Sedation Eases Treatment Anxiety for Young Dental Patients
- 4 Reasons Why You May Need to See a Periodontist for Your Gum Disease
- New Year, New Smile
- Crown Lengthening Might be Necessary for Seniors with Tooth Decay
- Don't Let GERD Ruin Your Teeth's Health
- November (6)
- Moderate Your Child's Juice Drinking to Lower Tooth Decay Risk
- Avoid Bone Loss around Tooth Roots through Regular Dental Care
- 4 Things to Know About Diabetes and Gum Health
- Dentures are Still a Viable Choice for Tooth Replacement
- Cosmetic Gum Surgery Can Help Restore Lost Tissues Around Teeth
- Gum Surgery Can Improve Your Smile and Save Your Teeth
- October (6)
- Try the Conservative Path to Jaw Pain Relief First
- Encourage Your Child to Stop Thumb Sucking by Age 4
- Five Tips for Top-Notch Tooth Brushing
- Ease Your Child's Teething Discomfort with these Tips
- 3 Factors That Could Affect the Success of a Root Canal Treatment
- How to Help Your Kids Form Good Oral Hygiene Habits
- September (6)
- Keep on Course during the 3 Phases of a Smile Makeover
- New Saliva Test may Help Identify Oral Cancer Earlier
- Cosmetic Questions to Ask to Get You on the Right Path to a Better Smile
- FAQs for National Gum Care Month
- Have Your Child's Chronic Mouth Breathing Checked to Avoid Bite Problems
- Look After Your Teeth During Cancer Treatment to Avoid Dental Disease
- August (6)
- Recreational Marijuana Could Increase Your Risk of Gum Disease
- 3 Reasons You Should Consider Tooth Whitening
- What to do if Your Child has a Toothache
- World Cup Soccer Coach-Dentist Saves the Day!
- Can't Afford Dental Implants? Consider Partial Dentures
- Be on the Alert for Gum Disease While Wearing Braces
- July (7)
- The Right Treatment for Your Child's Injured Tooth Increases its Survival
- Encourage Your Child to Stop Thumb Sucking Around Age 3
- You May Need Surgery to Repair the Damage of Gum Recession
- What Happens in a Root Canal Treatment and How it Can Save Your Tooth
- Don't Take a Vacation From Oral Hygiene This Summer!
- We'll Help You Maintain Your Oral Health After Gum Disease
- Tips to Brighten Your Summer Smile
- June (6)
- Good Reasons for Choosing Clear Aligners for Orthodontic Treatment
- What You Can Do to Support Your Child's Dental Development
- June Is National Safety Month: Be Prepared for Dental Emergencies
- Seek Immediate Treatment for this Advanced Form of Gingivitis
- Keep Alert for this Extreme Form of Gingivitis
- Gum Infection Around Tooth Roots Calls for Immediate Action
- 2017
- December (5)
- Extracting Certain Teeth can Boost Orthodontic Effectiveness
- Living with HIV includes Keeping a Close Watch on Your Oral Health
- 3 Ways You Can Help Your Child Feel at Home at the Dentist
- Your Age Won't Necessarily Decide Against Straightening Your Smile
- Air Abrasion Could be a More Pleasant Alternative to the Dental Drill
- May (5)
- Complications from Missing Teeth Could Limit Your Replacement Options
- Look at Your Options for Saving a Tooth First Before Replacing it
- Techniques for Keeping Impacted Canine Teeth from Spoiling Your Smile
- We can Fix a Smile Marred by Absent Front Teeth
- Lasers Could One Day be Commonplace for Treating Gum Disease
- April (5)
- An Affordable RPD Could be the Answer to Your Missing Teeth Problems
- Pediatric Dentists Specialize in Dental Care for Children and Teens
- Plan Ahead to Make Your Smile the Best it can be for Your Big Day!
- Practice Proactive Prevention to Enhance Your Child's Dental Development
- You may need a Periodontist to Fully Treat Your Gum Disease
- January (5)
- Simplify Your Toothpaste Purchase by Looking for These Ingredients
- Get Control of Dry Mouth to Protect Your Dental Health
- Restore a Flawed Tooth in as Little as One Visit with Composite Resin
- You Should Brush and Floss Around Your Implant to Ensure its Longevity
- Keep a Lookout for These Soft Tissue Conditions in the Mouth
- 2016
- November (5)
- 4 Reasons you may want Your Dentist to Whiten Your Teeth
- Clear Aligners Make it Easier for Teenagers to have Their Teeth Straightened
- Follow These Common Sense Steps When Your Child has a Toothache
- Don't Let the Acid in Sports and Energy Drinks Ruin Your Tooth Enamel
- Dental Implants can Replace Your Whole Tooth, Not Just What You See
- September (5)
- Make Efforts to Protect Your Teeth from Disease While Wearing Braces
- What to Expect Before, During and After Implant Surgery
- Lasers Adding New Precision and Efficiency to Root Canal Treatments
- Treating "Burning Mouth" Depends on What's Triggering it
- Take These Measures to Lower Your Child's Tooth Decay Risk
- June (5)
- Crown Lengthening Opens up New Teeth Restoration Possibilities
- Root Canal Treatment Alleviates Pain and Saves Your Tooth
- 4 Reasons Saving Your Child's Decayed Baby Tooth is a Good Idea
- Teens Benefit Most from A Temporary Solution to Missing Teeth
- The Risk for Gum Disease Increases While Wearing Braces
- May (5)
- Mild Pain Relievers may be all you need for Discomfort after Dental Work
- Here's What to Do if Your Child has a Toothache
- Your Case of Gingivitis Could Develop into Something More Harmful
- Sedation Therapy can reduce Anxiety in Children during Dental Visits
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