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Curb Your Carb Consumption to Boost Your Defenses Against Gum Disease
posted: May 14, 2022.
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 infection. Read more -
Porcelain Veneers - the Answer for Many Smile-Appearance Problems
posted: May 04, 2022.
A lot of things can spoil your smile—like chips, excessive wearing or heavy staining. But one cosmetic solution could address these and other dental flaws: porcelain dental veneers.Veneers are thin, Read more -
How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
posted: Apr. 24, 2022.
In her decades-long career, renowned actress Kathy Bates has won Golden Globes, Emmys, and many other honors. Bates began acting in her twenties, but didn't achieve national recognition until she Read more -
Monitoring Blood Pressure is Also Important During Dental Care
posted: Apr. 14, 2022.
You may think your blood pressure is only important to your general health — but it can also affect your dental care. That’s why it’s increasingly common for dental providers Read more -
Here's How to Minimize Oral Bacterial Growth and Stop Tooth Decay
posted: Apr. 04, 2022.
Finding out you have a cavity can be an unwelcome surprise. The truth is, though, it didn't happen overnight, but the result of ongoing conditions in the mouth.Those conditions usually Read more -
Topical Fluoride Could Further Lower Tooth Decay Risk in Children
posted: Mar. 25, 2022.
Since the discovery a century ago of its beneficial effect on tooth enamel, fluoride has become an important part of tooth decay prevention. It's routinely added to toothpaste and other Read more -
How Crowns and Bridges Can Help Your Smile
posted: Mar. 24, 2022.
Accidents happen! Yes, even to your smile. Whether you are dealing with extensive decay, or a cracked or broken tooth, Dr. William Kirtley, Dr. Jason Stuckwisch, and Dr. Connor Kirtley Read more -
Who Has the Best Celebrity Smile of All? These Objective Tests Attempt to Find Out
posted: Mar. 15, 2022.
Which celebrity has the most attractive smile? You might think the answer is purely subjective. What strikes you as the fairest may fall flat with someone else.A dental group attempted Read more -
Lasers Offer Great Promise For Future Gum Disease Treatment
posted: Mar. 05, 2022.
Dentistry has become quite effective in the treatment of gum disease. That doesn't mean, though, that we've exhausted all the possibilities for further innovation. One avenue in particular shows great Read more -
Uncovering Early Gum Disease Through Periodontal Probing
posted: Feb. 23, 2022.
How do you know if you have periodontal (gum) disease? Sometimes your gums will tell you—when they’re red, swollen or bleed easily.But your gums can also look and feel healthy Read more -
Understanding Dental Insurance: The 3 Types of Plans
posted: Feb. 13, 2022.
Health insurance is an important part of life, helping to even out the high costs of medical treatment. Without it, many of us would find it extremely difficult to financially Read more -
Here's What These 3 Celebrities Did to Amp Up Their Smile
posted: Feb. 03, 2022.
It's easy to assume our favorite performers were born with perfect looks. And, while that may be mostly true, many of them still put in a lot of time and Read more -
A Retainer-Like Device can Preserve the Space Left by a Lost Primary Tooth
posted: Jan. 24, 2022.
Children losing their primary (“baby”) teeth is both natural and necessary. So, is it really that much of a concern if they lose one early?The answer is yes — premature Read more -
Winning the War on Gum Disease Requires Post-Treatment Vigilance
posted: Jan. 14, 2022.
After several treatment sessions your periodontal (gum) disease is under control. But, while we may have won this battle, the war rages on. To keep an infection from re-occurring we'll Read more -
How Cosmetic Dentistry Can Improve Your Smile
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.
People do many things beyond the regular checkups to keep their smiles looking great. Proper brushing and regular flossing are the basics that keep your smile looking great. But other Read more -
Even if You're an Adult, You Can Still Have a Straighter Smile
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.
As you get older, you may find yourself regretting things from your youth: getting that tattoo with your (ex) lover's name; giving up on piano lessons; or, not investing in Read more
