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The Howie Mandel Effect: Avoid Dental Disease Through Daily Brushing and Flossing
posted: Feb. 23, 2020.
Howie Mandel, one of America’s premier television personalities, rarely takes it easy. Whether performing a standup comedy gig or shooting episodes of America’s Got Talent or Deal or No Read more -
Dental Implants Keep Your Smile Whole
posted: Feb. 20, 2020.
Dental implants offer an excellent tooth replacement solution if you've lost one or more teeth. The restorations replace missing teeth from root to crown, improving your appearance and your chewing Read more -
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