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Periodontitis, a form of chronic gum disease that affects nearly half of the U.S. adult population, results when the bacterial community in the mouth becomes unbalanced, leading to inflammation and eventually bone loss. In its most severe form, which affects 8.5 percent of U.S. adults,…

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Yesterday we received this letter from a reader concerning the changes her teeth are going through while using the Invisalign system: Hello, I am currently going through the Invisalign process. It’s been about 7 months since I’ve been doing this but just about the week…

We recently received a question from a reader concerning sour candy and a tooth ache.  The reader states that he had a pack of sour candy and his tooth started feeling “weird”.  Later on that night, when he brushed his teeth, his tooth had slight…

What is good for your teeth Ever wonder what’s best for your pearly whites?  Here’s a short, simple list of items that bring out the best in your smile: Gum with xylitol This sugar substitute in gum is actually great for your teeth!  The act…

Believe it or not, your teeth are still moving!  You may have had a perfect smile at 20, but as you age, and as things change in your mouth, your teeth will move and shift around. This week we received a question from a reader,…

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Food and drink, illness, injury, heredity or environmental factors can discolor teeth.