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The Parts of a Dental Implant
posted: Jan. 28, 2016.

Does your missing tooth or teeth make your life more difficult than it should be? Are gaps in your teeth affecting how you eat, drink or speak? If so, dental Read more
Are mini implants right for me?
posted: Jan. 25, 2016.

A survey found approximately 48 percent of denture patients were unhappy with their denture appliances. They complain that their dentures are uncomfortable and inconvenient. Patients who aren’t happy with their Read more
America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
posted: Jan. 19, 2016.

A recent episode of “America’s Got Talent” featured an engaging 93-year-old strongman called The Mighty Atom Jr. The mature muscleman’s stunt: moving a full-sized car (laden with his Read more
Treating a Baby Tooth with Inner Decay can be Complicated - but Still Necessary
posted: Jan. 04, 2016.

Even though a child’s primary (“baby”) teeth eventually give way, it’s still important to treat them if they become decayed. Primary teeth serve as guides for the emerging permanent Read more
Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
posted: Dec. 27, 2015.

Via a recent Instagram post, pop diva Ariana Grande became the latest young celebrity to publicly acknowledge a dental milestone: having her wisdom teeth removed. The singer of hits Read more
Simple or Surgical? Choosing the Right Kind of Tooth Extraction
posted: Dec. 05, 2015.

There are instances when a general dentist will remove (extract) a problem tooth. At other times, though, the same dentist may refer a patient needing an extraction to an Read more
Signs it May be Time for a Root Canal
posted: Dec. 01, 2015.

Find out if those dental issues you’re having are telling you that you need a root canal. Tooth pain can be a downright nuisance and without seeing your Glenview, IL dentists Read more
Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics
posted: Nov. 20, 2015.

Magician Michael Grandinetti mystifies and astonishes audiences with his sleight of hand and mastery of illusion. But when he initially steps onto the stage, it’s his smile that grabs Read more
Bitewing X-Rays Provide Early Detection of Tooth Decay in Back Teeth
posted: Nov. 05, 2015.

One of the most widely used forms of dental imaging is the bitewing x-ray. So called because of the shape of the device that holds the exposable film a Read more
Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
posted: Oct. 21, 2015.

Can you have healthy teeth and still have gum disease? Absolutely! And if you don’t believe us, just ask actor David Ramsey. The cast member of TV hits such Read more
Dental Care Early in Life can Impact Oral Health in our Later Years
posted: Oct. 06, 2015.

Our bodies are constantly changing as we age. Although the most rapid development occurs during childhood and adolescence, our bones, soft tissue and bodily systems will continue to change, Read more
How often should I wear my Invisalign retainers?
posted: Oct. 06, 2015.

If you have been wearing Invisalign clear aligners and are nearing the end of your treatment, you may wonder if you will wear retainers. The answer is yes, and David Read more
Neil Patrick Harris: What the Oscars Host Treasures Most
posted: Sep. 21, 2015.

A few days before the Oscars, Vanity Fair magazine asked Academy Awards host Neil Patrick Harris to name his most treasured possession. Was it his Tony award statuette for Read more
Immediate Dentures Provide You With Teeth While Your Gums Heal
posted: Sep. 13, 2015.

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 Read more
Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
posted: Aug. 29, 2015.

For major-league slugger Giancarlo Stanton, 2014 was a record-breaking year. After the baseball season ended, he signed a 13-year, $325 million contract with the Miami Marlins — the biggest Read more
The Perils of a Loose Permanent Tooth - and What to do About it
posted: Aug. 14, 2015.

A loose baby tooth is normal and expected; a loose permanent tooth is quite another matter: it’s an advanced sign of disease that could lead to losing the tooth. The Read more