Geographic Tongue
ConditionsGeographic tongue is characterized by harmless lesions, or patches, that can suddenly materialize on the tongue’s top surface.
See MoreTooth Decay Prevention
WellnessTooth decay is often called the second most prevalent human disease, after the common cold. Without effective treatment (as was the case through most of history) it can lead to pain.
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WellnessIf you’re like most people, you probably learned how to brush as a child… and chances are, you haven’t thought about it much since then.
See MoreInterdental Cleaning Devices
WellnessAlmost everyone understands the importance of regular brushing and flossing to their oral health. You’ve heard it many times before, at office visits and checkups.
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WellnessYou always brush twice a day, avoid sugary snacks between meals, and go to the dentist regularly. Do you still have to floss your teeth?
See MoreToothpaste
WellnessToothpaste: It’s something most people use every day, but rarely give much thought to — except, perhaps, when choosing from among the dozens of brands that line the drugstore shelf.
See MoreTips to Prevent Cavities
WellnessCavities are little holes in teeth that can eventually cause big problems. They form when tooth-eroding acid attacks a tooth’s protective outer covering (enamel).
See MorePeriodontal Flap Surgery
Oral SurgeryWhen advanced gum disease (periodontitis) develops, your teeth are in danger: At this stage, the ligaments and bone tissue that surround them are being destroyed, and you could even begin losing teeth!
See MorePeriodontal (Gum) Disease
WellnessWhile you may think that some loss of teeth is inevitable with aging, it is actually possible for all of your teeth to last a lifetime. One of the ways you can achieve this goal is to avoid periodontal disease.
See MoreOral Systemic Connection
ConditionsMaintaining good oral health has many rewards: A sparkling smile, fresh breath, and healthy gums. But recent scientific evidence suggests that it may have an even greater benefit to your overall health.
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