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If one of your teeth is cracked, discolored, chipped or recently root canaled, your local dentist might recommend a dental crown. Traditionally, when a crown is determined to be necessary, there is a delayed or two-stage placement method. This requires two visits to the dentist with a waiting period in between. However, there is another...

Researchers have isolated a bacterium present in patients suffering from heart disease and meningitis. It’s been named for the region of Zurich where the researchers were located, so has been dubbed “S. tigurinus.” What does this have to do with dentistry? Well this bacterium bears a very close resemblance to other Streptococcus that are present...

Invisalign invisible braces are a clear and removable option to metal braces so they are a popular choice for many people. That said, it is important to maintain your Invisalign aligners properly so that they last through the entire time your teeth are repositioning themselves. The good news is that taking care of your aligners...

Have you ever wondered just how the stars of the big screen achieved their “million dollar smiles?” Actor George Clooney is a great example of how far you can go with a great smile. George suffered from the age-old problem of teeth darkening. This can be a result of a lot of things, but the...

Dental care products are important to your dental hygiene – but if you’ve visited your local drugstore or retailer lately and shopped for dental care products, you know it can be hard to know which of the array of toothbrushes and toothpastes are the best!...

Are you nervous about seeing the dentist? You are not alone. There are many people that will put off seeing their dentist for as long as possible. They seem to think if there is no pain there is no need. They could be wrong. The flaw to their logic is that by waiting until they...