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The Importance of Preventive Dentistry
posted: May 30, 2017.

Think those six-month dental cleanings aren’t necessary? Think again! Why wait until you need dental fillings or gum disease treatment when prevention is even better than finding a cure. Here at Read more
We can Rid You of that Lump in Your Mouth you Keep Biting
posted: May 24, 2017.

Biting the inside of your cheek is high on the list of minor but painfully irritating occurrences like paper cuts or tongue scalding from hot coffee. A mouth bite, Read more
Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
posted: May 09, 2017.

When is the best time to floss your teeth: Morning? Bedtime? How about: whenever and wherever the moment feels right? For Cam Newton, award-winning NFL quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, Read more
Lasers Beginning to Change Some Root Canal Procedures
posted: Apr. 24, 2017.

As in other parts of medicine, lasers are beginning to change the way we provide dental care. More and more dentists are using lasers to make earlier diagnoses of Read more
Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
posted: Apr. 16, 2017.

What's an actor's most important feature? According to Vivica A. Fox, whose most recent big-screen role was in Independence Day: Resurgence, it's what you see right up front. "On screen, Read more
Don't Forget Your Oral Hygiene While Wearing Braces
posted: Apr. 01, 2017.

There are a few things you need to do — and not do — while wearing braces: avoid hard or sticky foods, for example, or wear protection during sports Read more
Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
posted: Mar. 17, 2017.

Have you started orthodontic treatment recently? Are you having a little trouble getting used to your braces? If so, you are not alone: Everybody goes through an adjustment period Read more
Dental Implants: a Durable, Life-Like Solution for your Tooth Loss
posted: Mar. 02, 2017.

What's so special about dental implants — and why should you consider one to replace a missing tooth? Although they've only been widely available for thirty years, dental implants have Read more
Teaching Your Child Good Oral Habits
posted: Feb. 24, 2017.

As a parent, you know that caring for your child's teeth is important. However, knowing when and how to start is often difficult for many parents. At Cosmic Kids Dentistry Read more
Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
posted: Feb. 15, 2017.

Some people are lucky — they never seem to have a mishap, dental or otherwise. But for the rest of us, accidents just happen sometimes. Take actor Jamie Foxx, Read more
Help 'De-Stress' Your Child's Dental Visits with these Tips
posted: Jan. 31, 2017.

Regular dental visits are just as important for healthy teeth and gums as daily brushing and flossing. Not only will these visits reduce the amount of hidden or hard Read more
Sometimes Keeping a Tooth Isn't the Best Option
posted: Jan. 17, 2017.

Find out if your child may actually require a tooth extraction. It was a fun time in your child’s life when they lost their baby teeth. Chances are your little one Read more
Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
posted: Jan. 16, 2017.

Everyone has to face the music at some time — even John Lydon, former lead singer of The Sex Pistols, arguably England’s best known punk rock band. The 59-year Read more
That Odd Looking Sore in Your Mouth is No Cause for Alarm
posted: Jan. 08, 2017.

When you visit us for your regular checkup we're examining more than your teeth and gums. We're also checking to see if you're having problems with soft tissues in Read more
Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
posted: Dec. 31, 2016.

If we could go back in time, we all probably have a few things we wish we could change. Recently, Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of Read more
Follow These Common Sense Steps When Your Child has a Toothache
posted: Dec. 16, 2016.

A child's toothache is no fun for either the child or the parent. But if you're faced with this situation, don't panic — unless they have a fever or Read more