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Anchorage Devices Enable Greater Precision During Orthodontic Treatment
posted: Apr 09, 2020.
As a basic orthodontic appliance, braces are what allows us to move teeth into better positions to improve a person’s bite. In certain cases, though, this treatment application gets a Read more -
Not So Fast Replacing That Tooth - Consider Saving it First
posted: Mar 30, 2020.
Dental implants have soared in popularity thanks to their life-likeness, functionality and durability. But these prized qualities have also created an ironic downside—people are much more likely to replace a Read more -
Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
posted: Mar 20, 2020.
Did you see the move Cast Away starring Tom Hanks? If so, you probably remember the scene where Hanks, stranded on a remote island, knocks out his own abscessed tooth Read more -
This Rare Tongue Condition Often Looks Worse than it Actually is
posted: Mar 10, 2020.
There are a few mouth conditions so rare most of us have never heard of them. Geographic tongue would fall into this category, affecting only one to three percent of Read more -
Your Next Dental Visit Might Save Your Life - Here's How
posted: Feb 29, 2020.
The next time you visit your dentist you might see an item quite different from the other dental instruments and equipment in the office: a blood pressure cuff. Checking blood Read more -
Would Invisalign Work for Me?
posted: Feb 21, 2020.
Are you considering orthodontic treatment to improve your smile? Invisalign, a discreet orthodontic system offered by your Colorado Springs, CO, dentist, Dr. Sheldon Golomb, may be the perfect option for Read more -
Managing Gum Disease Could Benefit Other Conditions You May Have
posted: Feb 19, 2020.
Nearly half of all Americans have some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Without proper daily hygiene and treatment, this aggressive disease can ultimately cause tooth loss. It also appears the Read more -
Custom Mouthguards Aren't Just for NFL Superstars
posted: Feb 09, 2020.
If while watching a Seattle Seahawks game you thought you saw wide receiver D. K. Metcalf sucking on a “binky,” your eyes weren’t deceiving you. Well, sort of not—he’s actually Read more -
Make Efforts to Protect Your Teeth from Disease While Wearing Braces
posted: Jan 30, 2020.
Orthodontic treatment is a big investment. But given the benefits for future good health and a more attractive smile, it's well worth it.In the here and now, though, braces wearers Read more -
Periodontal Maintenance Can Help You Avoid Another Episode of Gum Disease
posted: Jan 20, 2020.
To keep a healthy smile, brushing and flossing your teeth every day should be at the top of your to-do list, along with regular dental visits. Dental visits are usually Read more -
A Healthy Diet is Your Best Source for Vitamins and Minerals
posted: Jan 10, 2020.
The food we eat not only provides us energy, but it also supplies nutrients to help the body remain healthy. The most important of these nutrients are minerals and tiny Read more -
Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
posted: Dec 31, 2019.
A woman as gorgeous and funny as Sofia Vergara surely planned to be a model and actress from the get-go, right? Wrong! Sofia’s first career choice actually was to be… Read more -
Share These Timely Dental Care Tips With Your College-Bound Son or Daughter
posted: Dec 21, 2019.
It's a “change” moment when your child leaves home to attend college for the first time. For many, it's the first time to truly be on their own. While that Read more -
Common Dental Emergencies and How We Can Help
posted: Dec 19, 2019.
Accidents happen, and although you plan on keeping our permanent teeth for a lifetime, that isn't always the case. Dental emergencies are common, and when they occur, you may not
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We may Need to Remove one or More Teeth Before Applying Braces
posted: Dec 11, 2019.
“To gain something, sometimes you have to give up something else.”No, that isn't the latest viral meme on the Internet. It's actually a practical consideration that could arise in orthodontics.In Read more -
Cleft Repair can Restore a Smile, Change a Life
posted: Dec 01, 2019.
Oral and facial clefts are among the most common and heartbreaking of birth defects. Clefts make feeding or even breathing difficult and can affect speech development.But there's one other profound Read more