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What do they have in common? They are bridges. It’s a method of filling a gap between two sturdy masses to improve the functional use of the area. Dental offices …

Ladies today enjoy their long, painted nails, which don’t break. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if a similar material could be cemented to front teeth? Though this specific cementing process is …

The granddaughter of one of my patients came into the office and proclaimed, “my friend just got white fillings on her teeth!” From her perspective, this friend had just become …

As a practicing dentist, I’ve experienced my share of oral malodor. That’s the scientific label for bad breath. I’ve noticed a significant increase in the brands, shapes, and flavors of …

Maybe it is because I am a dentist. But have you ever noticed someone’s teeth because they are several different colors? I don’t mean blue next to purple, next to …

If a dentist has ever mentioned that you have a “diastema” (pronounced dye-as-tim-a), never fear. This is an atypical space between two teeth, usually caused by a fibrous band of …

Did you know that dentures need to be removed daily to “rest the gums” so they continue to fit accurately inside the mouth? If not, they may not remain snug, …

I love the refreshing sensation of drinking a glass of cool water on a warm day! Yet, many of my patients find soda more refreshing. So, I looked at the …

Now don’t admit it, but how many have stuck out their bright green, red, or Cheetos-coated tongue at a sibling? This proves that stuff can actually stick, right? Did you …

My patient, Wendy, is a brave woman. She’d grown up with crooked teeth and confessed to me that she was always embarrassed to smile. She’d raised two children, almost completely …