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Implants: Why it's important to replace missing teeth
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.
The average adult has 32 teeth, a combination of molars, canines, and incisors. By middle age, however, most adults are missing at least one tooth due to an injury, decay, Read more -
Symptoms That Could Mean You Need a Root Canal
posted: Aug. 10, 2021.
Every tooth packs a lot of layers in a very small area. The outer, visible part of our tooth, the crown, is covered in protective enamel, and the lower root Read more -
Stress and Your Oral Health
posted: Aug. 03, 2021.
Stress symptoms—which include high blood pressure, severe aches, and insomnia—may be affecting your health, even though you might not realize it. You may think illness is the culprit when in Read more -
Getting to the Bottom of Chewing Gum Myths
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.
It's a moment many of our patients have experienced. One second you're chewing on a piece of gum, then suddenly you forget to keep chewing and swallow the entire rubbery Read more -
How do I know if I’m at risk for oral cancer?
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.
Every year, over 50,000 North Americans are diagnosed with oral or throat cancer, which has a higher death rate than many other common cancers, including cervical cancer, testicular cancer, Hodgkin’s Read more -
Why Visiting the Emergency Room for Your Dental Problem isn’t a Good Idea
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.
Emergency rooms are for emergencies, so before you head to the hospital because of a dental problem, you need to ask yourself this question: Is what you're experiencing really a Read more -
Summer Sports and Mouthguards
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.
School’s out and you’ve emptied your gym locker until next fall. But while you’re stowing away the football gear, the basketball warm-ups, the field hockey sticks, and all the other Read more -
Happy Fourth of July!
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.
Happy Independence Day from the doctor and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we Read more -
Ancient Grains for Modern Diets
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
One of the latest foods in dietary news is also one of the oldest—ancient grains. What makes these old-timers so appealing to modern tastes? Let’s run down the menu! Why Are Read more -
Five Common Reasons for Emergency Care Visits
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.
A dental emergency can strike anywhere, anytime, and without warning. Perhaps you’re playing a game of touch football on Thanksgiving and your brother-in-law decides to up the ante and tackles Read more