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Why Gum Disease Could Affect More Than Your Oral Health
posted: Feb. 13, 2020.
Do you know the top cause for adult tooth loss? If you guessed tooth decay, you’re close—but not quite. The same goes if you said accidents or teeth grinding. Read more -
3 Things You Can Do to Help Your Child Avoid Tooth Decay
posted: Feb. 03, 2020.
As a parent, you’re all about helping your kids grow up healthy. But there are some obstacles that can make that difficult. One in particular is tooth decay, which Read more -
Follow the Fast-Food Lead: Cut Back Sodas in Your Child's Diet
posted: Jan. 24, 2020.
You can find some version of the ever popular kids’ meal at most major fast-food restaurants. It’s a neat little package: child’s size portions of burgers, chicken nuggets or Read more -
How Root Canal Treatment Can Save Your Smile
posted: Jan. 23, 2020.
A cracked, infected, or extensively decayed tooth is bound to fail. To avoid extraction, your dentist in Matthews, NC, Dr. David Feeney, may recommend restoration through root canal therapy. Read Read more -
How Veneers Restored Howie Mandel's Winning Smile
posted: Jan. 14, 2020.
You probably wouldn't be surprised to hear that someone playing hockey, racing motocross or duking it out in an ultimate fighter match had a tooth knocked out. But acting Read more -
3 Things You Can Do to Protect Your Tooth Enamel
posted: Jan. 04, 2020.
Your teeth face a hostile environment populated by disease-causing bacteria. But your teeth also have some “armor” against these microscopic foes: enamel. This hard outer tooth layer forms a Read more -
Don't Worry About Dental Amalgam: It's Safe for Treating Cavities
posted: Dec. 25, 2019.
Dental amalgam—also known as “silver fillings”—has been used for nearly a hundred years to treat cavities. There are several reasons why this mixture of metals has been the go-to Read more -
It Takes Artistry and Skill to Achieve the Right Color Balance for Your Veneers
posted: Dec. 15, 2019.
Getting a new smile doesn’t have to be an elaborate affair. If your teeth have minor to moderate chips, stains or tooth gaps, dental veneers could be the answer. Read more -
Pop Star Demi Lovato Pops Out Jay Glazer's Tooth
posted: Dec. 05, 2019.
Singer and actor Demi Lovato has a new claim to fame: formidable martial artist. When she is not in the recording studio, on stage or in front of the Read more -
Stopping Tooth Decay Could Require Root Canal Treatment
posted: Nov. 25, 2019.
It’s absolutely critical to stop tooth decay and repair any damage to tooth structure. Hopefully, we’ve caught it early in the enamel and dentin where we’re able to repair Read more -
Having Diabetes Could Increase Your Risk of Gum Disease
posted: Nov. 15, 2019.
Currently, one-third of Americans are either diabetic or have prediabetic symptoms. Caused by an imbalance in blood sugar levels, diabetes can complicate and increase the risk for other inflammatory Read more -
Teens May Need a Temporary Restoration for Missing Teeth
posted: Nov. 05, 2019.
While not as prevalent as adults, teenagers can have missing teeth, usually from injury or from never having been formed. Fortunately, life-like dental implants can replace missing teeth. But Read more -
How Shawn Mendes and Miley Cyrus Got Their Stellar Smiles
posted: Oct. 26, 2019.
The 2019 Grammy Awards was a star-studded night packed with memorable performances. One standout came from the young Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, who sang a powerful duet of his Read more -
How to Lower Your Child's Tooth Decay Risk From Halloween Candy
posted: Oct. 16, 2019.
$9.1 billion: That's how much we Americans spent in 2018 on Halloween festivities, according to the National Retail Federation. And a sizeable chunk of that was for candy—a whopping Read more -
Here's What to Expect Before, During and After Implant Surgery
posted: Oct. 06, 2019.
When you hear the word “surgery,” your first thought might be of a high-charged operating room with a surgeon operating intently as a nurse mops sweat from their brow. Read more -
Lingual Braces: An Invisible Way to Move Your Teeth
posted: Sep. 26, 2019.
Once upon a time, braces were the way to straighten a smile. They were—and continue to be—an effective orthodontic treatment especially for younger patients. But braces do have a Read more