It’s almost Halloween! Costume stores are springing up, yards are decorated with ghoulish décor, and our day of sweet indulgence without guilt is almost here. Everywhere you look, there’s your favorite candy or chocolate wrapped in scary yet appealing packaging. What! It’s Halloween. Well, to all the sweet tooth Halloween lovers -both adults and kids- […]
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The Big Bang Theory Actress talks about the science of growing up and the art of good oral hygiene Mayim Bialik plays a neuroscientist on the wildly successful TV comedy The Big Bank Theory. And one to the show’s best punch lines is the fact that she actually is one! Click on the image below
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One of the most rewarding parts of my job is changing a patient’s smile. In some cases, minor surgical therapy can change a patient’s life forever. The Gummy Smile procedure is one such treatment. It helps patients smile more, adds self-confidence and promotes better health for the rest of their lives. When patients return for
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A high school basketball player is fighting for a rebound. Suddenly she is struck by the opponent’s elbow and her neck is jerked back and immediately she feels for her mouth. A small amount of blood appears and the certified athletic trainer runs out to assess the injury. Teammates search the floor for either teeth
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A child’s deciduous (baby) teeth are generally whiter than the adult teeth that follow. With age adult teeth often become darker. Discolored teeth cause aesthetic impairment and poor self-image. Attempts to whiten teeth as a result of tooth discoloration are myriad and date back centruries. Anything and everything from chewing gum to sophisticated dental restorative
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It’s a daily battle many parents have: they want their kids to eat healthy, but they hate the endless whining and wheedling that goes along with it. It’s more important than you might think to stick to your principles and ensure you kids eat right. Coast Dental Chief Clinical Director Cindy Roark, DMD, explains how
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The subconscious yet contagious impact of a beautiful smile is radiant health, happiness, warmth and invitation. A “Smile Makeover”, a common household term for many Americans today, is designed to enhance the esthetic and functional aspects of teeth through cosmetic and restorative dental procedures leaving one with a brighter, whiter, more youthful smile. In the
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How to protect your child’s teeth and promote good nutrition. A consultation with Dr. Mary Jennings. Many parents work hard to provide healthy food choices at home, only to find that their kids succumb to unhealthy temptations during the school day that put general health – and teeth – at risk. Click on the image
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The practice of dentistry looks completely different today than it did 25 years ago. This list shows 9 big innovations in the dental industry that have helped dentists improve patients’ oral health in incredible ways. 1. Clear AlignersThe invention of clear aligners eliminates any embarrassment that adult patients may feel if they need braces to
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Did you see the Wall Street Journal on Monday? Health reporter Melinda Beck wrote an article called “If Your Teeth Could Talk” about the clues your mouth offers about broader health problems, including disorders and diseases. The key take-aways mirror what we tell our own patients: Periodontal dsease, in which the gums pull away from
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how a dentist can tell that you have a cavity? The best way is to look at an x-ray, which clearly shows how dental decay is impacting the enamel of the tooth. The dentist also uses an instrument called an explorer to tap along the teeth; if a spot feels soft instead of solid, that’s
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Dental implants, which are surgically-implanted replacements for tooth roots, can dramatically improve someone’s smile, confidence, and quality of life. Implants mimic the function of real teeth and are permanent, durable, and fixed. The titanium implant fixture fuses to the natural bone in one’s jaw through a process called osseointegration and stops bone loss that would
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