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You May Need to Postpone an Upcoming Dental Visit if You Have Shingles
posted: Jul. 06, 2019.
Chicken pox is a common viral infection that usually occurs during childhood. Although the disease symptoms only last a short time, the virus that caused it may remain, lying Read more -
Smoking Could Shorten Your Implants' Longevity
posted: Jun. 26, 2019.
Although costly in the beginning, dental implants often turn out to be the least expensive tooth replacement option. That's because their enviable record for longevity often outpaces dentures or Read more -
What Sealants Can Do for Your Child's Teeth
posted: Jun. 24, 2019.
Could your five-year-old have a cavity? The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) says that 10 percent of children that age do. That's why Dr. Arthur Benson, your family dentist Read more -
Dental Amalgam Continues to be a Durable and Safe Tooth Filling
posted: Jun. 16, 2019.
Recently, a number of new filling materials that mimic tooth color have come into popular use and, so far, have proven more durable than past versions. Even so, the Read more -
Why
posted: Jun. 06, 2019.
Mayim Bialik has spent a good part of her life in front of TV cameras: first as the child star of the hit comedy series Blossom, and more recently Read more -
Some Blood Pressure Medications May Affect Your Oral Health
posted: May 27, 2019.
If you’re taking medication to regulate your blood pressure, you may be familiar with some of the general side effects, like nausea, drowsiness or dizziness. But some blood pressure Read more -
Advances in Dental Health that may be Waiting for us Just around the Corner
posted: May 17, 2019.
Today’s dental care has advanced leaps and bound over the last century. But these advances are tiny steps compared to what many believe may be coming in the next Read more -
4 Foods That May Help You Prevent Tooth Decay
posted: May 07, 2019.
What you eat (and how often you eat it) is a major factor in the ongoing battle to prevent tooth decay. High levels of sugar or similar carbohydrates in your Read more -
Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
posted: Apr. 27, 2019.
Some moviegoers have been known to crunch popcorn, bite their fingers or grab their neighbor’s hands during the intense scenes of a thriller. But for one fan, the on-screen Read more -
4 Ways to Check on Your Brushing and Flossing Effectiveness
posted: Apr. 17, 2019.
For most of us, brushing and flossing is a routine part of daily life. But has it become such a routine that you may not be getting the most Read more -
What a Family Dentist Can Do for You
posted: Apr. 09, 2019.
Discover the benefits you’ll enjoy when you turn to a family dentist in Akron, OH. Finding a dentist that the whole family loves is one of the most important things Read more -
Implants can Support a Total Tooth Replacement Restoration
posted: Apr. 07, 2019.
You may be familiar with a dental implant used to replace a single tooth — but implant technology can do much more. Implants can also support other restorations including Read more -
A Dental Exam Could Uncover an Eating Disorder
posted: Mar. 28, 2019.
After your son or daughter's dental exam, you expect to hear about cavities, poor bites or other dental problems. But your dentist might suggest a different kind of problem Read more -
Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
posted: Mar. 18, 2019.
Some people are lucky — they never seem to have a mishap, dental or otherwise. But for the rest of us, accidents just happen sometimes. Take actor Jamie Foxx, Read more -
4 Common-Sense Tactics to Lower Tooth Decay Risk Between Dental Visits
posted: Mar. 08, 2019.
If your dentist found tooth decay on your last visit, you might have been surprised. But tooth decay doesn't occur suddenly—it's a process that takes time to unfold. It begins Read more -
3 Age-Related Dental Problems and what you can do About Them
posted: Feb. 26, 2019.
Like other aspects of our lives, aging can take a toll on our smile. Over a lifetime the effects of disease, teeth wearing and the foods we eat can Read more