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How we Treat your Jaw Pain Depends on the Cause
posted: Jan. 11, 2021.
Chronic jaw pain can make eating, speaking or even smiling difficult. What's more, finding the right treatment approach can be just as difficult.This is because TMD (Temporomandibular Disorder: named for Read more -
What You Can Do About Bad Breath (Unless You're a Famous Actress Pranking Your Co-Star)
posted: Jan. 01, 2021.
Hollywood superstar Jennifer Lawrence is a highly paid actress, Oscar winner, successful producer and…merry prankster. She's the latter, at least with co-star Liam Hemsworth: It seems Lawrence deliberately ate tuna Read more -
3 Things Your Dentist Recommends You do if You Have Shingles
posted: Dec. 22, 2020.
It may begin as an itching or burning feeling on your skin, followed by numbness or sensitivity to touch. But then you develop a painful red rash that forms crusty Read more -
There's a Quick Fix For That Irritating Mouth Sore You Keep Biting
posted: Dec. 12, 2020.
As the old Fifties song goes, “Little things mean a lot.” They can also be the most irritating, like a hangnail, a papercut—or a certain kind of oral sore. Although Read more -
Smoking Could Increase the Risk of an Implant Failure
posted: Dec. 02, 2020.
Although they can be expensive upfront, dental implants often prove to be a wise investment in the long-term. With a success rate that outperforms other teeth replacement restorations, dental implants Read more -
DIY Teeth Whitening vs. Professional Teeth Whitening
posted: Nov. 23, 2020.
At the dental office of Dr. Sean Bates in Osprey, FL, our patients enjoy brighter, whiter, more lustrous smiles with professional teeth whitening. Better than do it yourself methods, our Read more -
Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth
posted: Nov. 22, 2020.
Want to know the exact wrong way to pry open a stubborn lid? Just ask Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC-TV’s popular “Tonight Show.” When the 40-year-old funnyman had trouble opening Read more -
The Secret to Preventing Gum Disease - Control Bacterial Plaque
posted: Nov. 12, 2020.
Here’s a sobering statistic: you have a 50/50 chance over your lifetime for developing periodontal (gum) disease. And it’s much more serious than irritated gums: if not treated aggressively you Read more -
A 'Tooth in a Day' Implant Could Give You a Perfect Smile From Day One
posted: Nov. 02, 2020.
Getting a new implant tooth in only one day sounds too good to be true. But it's true—up to a point. Whether or not you can undergo an immediate crown Read more -
A Dental Exam Could Uncover an Eating Disorder
posted: Oct. 23, 2020.
After your son or daughter's dental exam, you expect to hear about cavities, poor bites or other dental problems. But your dentist might suggest a different kind of problem you Read more -
Viggo Mortensen's Red-Carpet Smile
posted: Oct. 13, 2020.
The Golden Globes ceremony is a night when Hollywood stars shine their brightest. At the recent red-carpet event, leading man Viggo Mortensen had plenty to smile about: Green Book, the Read more -
Keep Your Implants Clean to Avoid a Damaging Gum Infection
posted: Oct. 03, 2020.
After years battling disease, your troubled tooth reached its useful life's end. It's been extracted, and we've replaced it with a life-like dental implant. So now, as far as the Read more -
Know the Facts Before Considering Botox for Jaw Joint Pain
posted: Sep. 23, 2020.
If you have chronic jaw joint pain you may have heard of using Botox to relieve discomfort from temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Before you seek out this remedy, though, be sure Read more -
Tooth Sensitivity Could Be a Sign of Deeper Problems
posted: Sep. 13, 2020.
If you wince in pain while eating or drinking something hot or cold, you’re not alone: tooth sensitivity afflicts one in three Americans. To understand what’s possibly going on, let’s Read more -
Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen: A Celebrity Couple's Secrets for a Beautiful Smile
posted: Sep. 03, 2020.
Love at first sight—it's an endearing notion found in movies and novels, but perhaps we're a little skeptical about it happening in real life. Then again, maybe it does once Read more -
Get Relief from Cracked Corners of the Mouth
posted: Aug. 24, 2020.
If you’ve noticed redness or small skin cracks at the corners of your mouth, you may have a common infection known as perleche or angular cheilitis. Depending on its cause, Read more
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