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3 Questions to Answer Before Your Smile Makeover
posted: Nov. 19, 2015.
Transforming your smile can be a huge undertaking. And while we have the technical skills, experience and understanding of aesthetics to perform a smile makeover, your input is just as Read more -
Jaw Pain Disorders Could be Related to Other Body Conditions
posted: Nov. 11, 2015.
As many as 36 million adults in the U.S. suffer from some form of chronic jaw pain. What’s more, many of these may also experience other painful conditions like arthritis Read more -
3 Ways to Reduce the Bacteria in Your Mouth that Cause Tooth Decay
posted: Nov. 03, 2015.
Tooth decay doesn’t suddenly appear out of the blue. Cavities and other damage are the result of a long process that begins with bacteria living in a thin biofilm on Read more -
Your Veneers Have 'Staying Power' - if Cared for Properly
posted: Oct. 26, 2015.
Porcelain veneers are excellent for restoring otherwise sound teeth that are stained, chipped or slightly misaligned. But the question for many is, are they long-lasting?Just as the term is used Read more -
A Root Canal Treatment may be Your Best Chance to Save a Tooth
posted: Oct. 25, 2015.
“You need a root canal,” isn’t something you want to hear during a dental visit. But whatever your preconceptions about it may be, the fact is root canal treatments don’t Read more -
Keeping Fluoride to Just the Right Amount Protects Your Family's Smiles
posted: Oct. 17, 2015.
Since the 1950s fluoride has played an important role in the fight against tooth decay as an additive to hygiene products and many public water supplies. But although a proven Read more -
FAQs: Keeping Your Mouth Healthy After Gum Disease Treatment
posted: Oct. 09, 2015.
Surgical treatment for periodontal (gum) disease can go a long way toward restoring your mouth to good health; however, it does not change your susceptibility to the disease. That’s why Read more -
You May Need Surgery to Repair the Damage of Gum Recession
posted: Oct. 01, 2015.
Gum recession is an all too common problem for millions of people that if left untreated could lead to tooth and bone loss. But the good news is not only Read more -
You may need a Periodontist to Fully Treat Your Gum Disease
posted: Sep. 23, 2015.
In the fight against dental disease and other conditions your general dentist is your first line of defense for prevention strategies and treatment. Sometimes, however, your condition may require the Read more -
Treating Gum Abscesses and the Underlying Gum Disease
posted: Sep. 15, 2015.
If you have periodontal (gum) disease, you’ve no doubt experienced red and swollen gums. If, however, you notice an especially inflamed area next to a tooth, you may have developed Read more -
Weigh a Poor Smile's Emotional and Social Cost when Considering Restorations
posted: Sep. 07, 2015.
We readily understand the physical costs of a decayed tooth or infected gums — pain, discomfort and loss of function. It’s much more difficult to understand the emotional and social Read more -
Bitewing X-rays: Your Questions Answered
posted: Sep. 06, 2015.
Radiographic (x-ray) images are an indispensible diagnostic tool in dentistry. One of the most routine and useful types of x-rays dentists take is the so-called bitewing. Here are some things Read more -
Keep a Close Eye on Your Dental Health While Undergoing Cancer Treatment
posted: Aug. 29, 2015.
As a cancer patient, you know how important radiation and chemotherapy are to overcoming the disease. But these treatments often come at a price to other aspects of your health, Read more -
Some Birth Control Drugs Could Increase Risk of Gum Disease
posted: Aug. 21, 2015.
One of the health issues pregnant women should be concerned about is a higher risk of periodontal (gum) disease. But you don’t have to be pregnant to have an increased Read more -
Improving a 'Gummy Smile' Depends on its Cause
posted: Aug. 13, 2015.
A “gummy” smile, in which the upper gums are too prominent, is a common condition. There are several causes for gummy smiles — determining which one is the first step Read more -
Crown Lengthening Opens up New Teeth Restoration Possibilities
posted: Aug. 05, 2015.
A crown — a life-like “cap” made of dental porcelain that permanently covers an existing tooth — is an effective way to restore a still-viable decayed or broken tooth’s appearance. Read more
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Adrian, MO 64720
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