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What Causes Sleep Apnea?
updated: Mar. 03, 2022
Did you know that your dentist doesn’t just treat your teeth, but sleep apnea as well? Dental sleep medicine focuses on oral appliances for treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). This Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Things You Can Do to Foster Better Oral Health for a Person With Disabilities
updated: Dec. 10, 2021
According to the World Health Organization, more than 1 billion people around the world have a disability. That's one in eight individuals of all ages who may need assistance Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How George Clooney Made Over His Smile and How You Can Too
updated: Nov. 30, 2021
Since his breakout role as Dr. Doug Ross in the 90's TV drama ER, George Clooney has enjoyed a blockbuster career as an award-winning actor, director and producer. He's Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Here's Good Advice for Your College Student To Protect Their Dental Health
updated: Nov. 20, 2021
As summer wanes, thousands of high school grads will begin the new adventure called college. For many of these "freshmen," it will also be their first taste of true Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
How TMJ Therapy Can Help Relieve Pain
updated: Nov. 19, 2021
Dr. Janet Kim Kearns at Intown Dental Center provides TMJ Therapy in Atlanta, GA, for patients suffering from a stiff or sore jaw. TMJ therapy can help relieve pain if Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
There's More We Can Do About Tooth Decay Besides "Drill and Fill"
updated: Nov. 10, 2021
Until recently, the standard treatment for tooth decay remained essentially the same for nearly a century: Remove any decayed structure, then prepare and fill the cavity. But that singular Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Temporary Smiles for Teens Waiting on Dental Implants
updated: Oct. 31, 2021
Here's some good news: Teenagers are less likely than adults to lose teeth to dental disease. But there's also a flip side. Teens can still lose teeth, more likely Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
AGT's Simon Cowell Updates His Smile With Veneers and So Can You!
updated: Oct. 21, 2021
It's been a rough year for all of us, but especially for Simon Cowell. The famous entrepreneur and brutally honest talent judge on American Idol and America's Got Talent Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
3 Dental Problems That Could Be Causing Excessive Dental Wear
updated: Oct. 11, 2021
If you do the right things—keep your teeth clean, see the dentist regularly, and eat a "tooth-friendly" diet—you stand a good chance of having healthy teeth and gums later Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
A Better Version of a Denture or Bridge With Dental Implants
updated: Oct. 01, 2021
A wise sage once said the largest room in the world is the "room for improvement." Indeed, many modern advances would never have happened if someone hadn't first asked, Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Which Implant Crown Attachment Method is Best for You?
updated: Sep. 21, 2021
If you've decided on a dental implant to replace a missing tooth, you've made a great choice. Implants are a big favorite of both dentists and patients, not only Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Victoria Beckham's "Toothsome" Collection - All of Her Children's Baby Teeth
updated: Sep. 11, 2021
In one respect, celebrities are no different from the rest of us—quite a few famous people love to collect things. Marie Osmond collects dolls (as well as Johnny Depp, Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Chronic Dry Mouth Is More Serious Than an Unpleasant Feeling
updated: Sep. 01, 2021
It's normal to have occasional mouth dryness—that "cotton mouth" feeling when you first wake up or after eating a spicy meal. It soon dissipates, though, leaving you no worse Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
All Gum Disease Treatments Have the Same Goal - Removing Bacterial Plaque
updated: Aug. 22, 2021
Periodontal (gum) disease is a serious infection that can damage more than periodontal tissues — supporting bone structure is also at risk. Any bone loss could eventually lead to Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Cracked Mouth Corners: How to Resolve This Irritating Problem
updated: Aug. 12, 2021
In addition to the usual tooth and gum problems, dentists also see patients with soft tissue infections in and around the mouth. One of the more common of these Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Take It From Taylor Swift - Losing Your Orthodontic Retainer is No Fun
updated: Aug. 02, 2021
For nearly two decades, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has dominated the pop and country charts. In December she launched her ninth studio album, called evermore, and in January she delighted Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures