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Your Teen Could get a Straighter Smile with Clear Aligners Rather than Braces
posted: Apr. 11, 2018.
Your teen is about to embark on an orthodontic journey to a straighter, more attractive smile. But although you're excited about the outcome, you both may be steeling yourselves Read more -
One Dentist for the Whole Family
posted: Apr. 04, 2018.
Why make multiple trips to see different dentists when a family dentist is all you need? It’s important that your family is getting the proper dental care they need to maintain Read more -
Why the Bottled Variety Might not be Your Best Choice for Clean Drinking Water
posted: Mar. 27, 2018.
In recent decades civilization's millennia-long search for clean, safe drinking water has become much easier with modern purification methods. Today, there are few places in the United States without Read more -
Removing Teeth Could Improve the Outcome for a Crowded Bite
posted: Mar. 12, 2018.
The primary goal of dental care is to preserve teeth. But there are circumstances in which removing a tooth, even a relatively healthy one, could prove best in the Read more -
Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
posted: Mar. 04, 2018.
Fans of the legendary rock band Steely Dan received some sad news a few months ago: Co-founder Walter Becker died unexpectedly at the age of 67. The cause of Read more -
Dental Crowns Restore Beauty and Function to Damaged Teeth
posted: Feb. 22, 2018.
Finding and treating damaged teeth is a crucial part of maintaining your smile and ensuring that your teeth remain healthy. However, some teeth need an added layer of protection, even Read more -
Why it's Worth the Effort to Save a Problem Baby Tooth
posted: Feb. 17, 2018.
There are usually two moments when primary (“baby”) teeth generate excitement in your family: when you first notice them in your child’s mouth, and when they come out (and Read more -
Why the Ointment You're Using Could be Making Your Facial Rash Worse
posted: Feb. 02, 2018.
The red, scaly rash suddenly appearing on your face doesn’t cause you much physical discomfort, but it’s still embarrassing. And to make matters worse treating it as you would Read more -
Simple Procedure Could Reduce Biting the Inside of Your Mouth
posted: Jan. 18, 2018.
Somewhere between bites during a recent meal, the inside of your cheek found itself in the way of your teeth. You winced with pain at the resulting bite, and Read more -
Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
posted: Jan. 03, 2018.
Is having good oral hygiene important to kissing? Who's better to answer that question than Vivica A. Fox? Among her other achievements, the versatile actress won the “Best Kiss” Read more -
Understanding the Aging Process Leads to More Effective Orthodontics
posted: Dec. 19, 2017.
If you’ve ever looked at younger photos of yourself, you’re sure to notice differences with your present appearance. Of course, your basic features might appear much the same. But Read more -
Let Dental Implants Restore Your Smile
posted: Dec. 14, 2017.
After tooth loss, it is difficult to feel confident in your smile. Dr. Scott Terry and his dental team can restore your smile with dental implants at his North Vernon, Read more -
A Topical Fluoride Treatment Could Protect Your Child from Tooth Decay
posted: Dec. 04, 2017.
A lot happens in your child’s mouth from infancy to early adulthood. Not surprisingly, it’s the most active period for development of teeth, gums and jaw structure. Our primary Read more -
You May Need Your Gums Checked More Frequently After Gum Disease
posted: Nov. 26, 2017.
After a dental examination revealed you had periodontal (gum) disease, you began undergoing treatment. Now after several cleaning sessions, the infection has subsided and your gums have returned to Read more -
Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics
posted: Nov. 11, 2017.
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 -
New Season, New Toothbrush
posted: Oct. 27, 2017.
October brings fall leaves, pumpkins — and National Dental Hygiene Month. As you change your summer clothes for a fall wardrobe, it may also be time to change your Read more