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Regular Screenings Could Help With Early Oral Cancer Detection
posted: Mar 13, 2016.
Your regular dental checkups should periodically include an important screening for oral cancer, especially as you grow older. Although oral cancers make up less than 3% of all other types, Read more -
Advancing Gum Disease Requires Thorough Treatment to Control it
posted: Mar 05, 2016.
If you ever get out of the habit of daily brushing and flossing, you’re setting yourself up for dental disease. Neglecting oral hygiene allows bacterial plaque to build up on Read more -
Immediate Dentures Provide You With Teeth While Your Gums Heal
posted: Feb 26, 2016.
You probably can’t remember a time without your teeth — and can’t imagine life without them. But now it’s a reality: one by one your teeth have become casualties in Read more -
A Royal Fix
posted: Feb 18, 2016.
So you’re tearing up the dance floor at a friend’s wedding, when all of a sudden one of your pals lands an accidental blow to your face — chipping out Read more -
3 Tips for Minimizing Enamel Erosion from Sports Drinks
posted: Feb 10, 2016.
Sports drinks have been widely touted as an ideal way to replenish carbohydrates, electrolytes and, of course, fluids after a strenuous event or workout. But the mixtures of many popular Read more -
Am I a Candidate For Specialty Dentures?
posted: Feb 03, 2016.
The purpose of getting specialty dentures from the Lincoln Park, IL dentists at The Dental Practice of Lincoln Park is to provide you with the replacement teeth that you need Read more -
Support Your Child's Teeth Development with Proper Hygiene and Dental Care
posted: Feb 02, 2016.
Between infancy and the onset of puberty, your child will grow one set of teeth, lose it and grow another; their jaw structure will also change dramatically. This rapid development Read more -
Replacing a Knocked-Out Tooth Quickly Increases its Survival Chances
posted: Jan 25, 2016.
Mouth injuries in children and teens are more common than you might think: about one out of three boys and one out of four girls will have experienced an injury Read more -
Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
posted: Jan 24, 2016.
Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated TV Read more -
Stains from Within a Tooth Require Professional Whitening
posted: Jan 16, 2016.
Whether performed in a dental office or using a home kit, teeth whitening applications are quite effective for bleaching exterior (extrinsic) stains on enamel surfaces. But what if your discoloration Read more -
You may need a Periodontist to Fully Treat Your Gum Disease
posted: Jan 08, 2016.
In the fight against dental disease and other conditions your general dentist is your first line of defense for prevention strategies and treatment. Sometimes, however, your condition may require the Read more -
Is Dental Treatment Safe During Pregnancy?
posted: Dec 31, 2015.
If you’re pregnant, you may find yourself pondering decisions you didn’t have to think about before. Should you have that glass of wine… or skip it, because of the alcohol; Read more -
Even Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence Aren't Immune From Bad Breath!
posted: Dec 23, 2015.
Exchanging passionate kisses with big-screen star Jennifer Lawrence might sound like a dream come true. But according to Liam Hemsworth, her Hunger Games co-star, it could also be a nightmare… Read more -
Choose a Mouthrinse Carefully if you want to Enhance your Dental Health
posted: Dec 15, 2015.
Many people use a mouthrinse as part of their daily oral hygiene. If you’d also like to include a mouthrinse in your regimen, the kind you choose will depend on Read more -
Crown Differences Could Ultimately Affect Your Cost
posted: Dec 07, 2015.
Crowns are a mainstay of cosmetic dentistry used to improve your smile’s appearance in a variety of situations. Not all crowns are alike, though — and the differences could affect Read more -
Things you Should Know about Oral Cancer
posted: Dec 06, 2015.
Last year, over 1.5 million people heard the words no one wants to hear: “You have cancer.” While only a small portion of those — about three percent — were Read more