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Dental Sealants can help Prevent Tooth Decay in Children
posted: Feb. 07, 2019.
While children are less likely than adults to experience periodontal (gum) disease, the same can't be said for tooth decay. One aggressive form of decay called early childhood caries Read more -
Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
posted: Jan. 28, 2019.
On the big screen, Australian-born actress Margot Robbie may be best known for playing devil-may-care anti-heroes—like Suicide Squad member Harley Quinn and notorious figure skater Tonya Harding. But recently, Read more -
Your Regular Dental Visits Might Change if You've had Gum Disease
posted: Jan. 18, 2019.
Periodontal (gum) disease is as common as it is destructive. Almost half of all adults 30 and older have some form—and those numbers increase to nearly three-quarters by age Read more -
How a New Approach to Treating Decay Could Benefit You
posted: Jan. 08, 2019.
Dental caries (tooth decay) is a leading cause of tooth loss. But with prompt diagnosis and care we can often stop it before it causes too much damage. The traditional Read more -
Regardless of What You've Seen Online, Don't Fear a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Dec. 29, 2018.
With smart phone in hand, you can instantaneously find out just about anything. Unfortunately, online search results aren’t always accurate. Case in point: there’s an idea floating on the Read more -
Let Dental Crowns Improve Your Smile
posted: Dec. 26, 2018.
Want a quick and lasting way to improve the health, appearance, and function of your smile? At our St. Louis, MO, office, Drs. Jeffery and Jodi Johnson deliver same-day dental Read more -
Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
posted: Dec. 19, 2018.
When die-hard music fans hear that their favorite performer is canceling a gig, it’s a big disappointment—especially if the excuse seems less than earth-shaking. Recently, British pop sensation Dua Read more -
Wisdom Teeth Warrant Close Watch to Avoid Future Health Issues
posted: Dec. 09, 2018.
As permanent teeth gradually replace primary (“baby”) teeth, most will come in by early adolescence. But the back third molars—the wisdom teeth—are often the last to the party, usually Read more -
4 Reasons Why You May Need to See a Periodontist for Your Gum Disease
posted: Nov. 29, 2018.
After treating you for periodontal (gum) disease for some time, we may suggest you see a periodontist, a specialist in gum conditions and diseases. There are a number of Read more -
4 Things to Know About Diabetes and Gum Health
posted: Nov. 19, 2018.
The American Diabetes Association has declared November National Diabetes Month. If you or a loved one has diabetes, you may already know that diabetes puts you at greater risk Read more -
Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
posted: Nov. 09, 2018.
Cavities can happen even before a baby has his first piece of candy. This was the difficult lesson actor David Ramsey of the TV shows Arrow and Dexter learned Read more -
'Simple' Tooth Extractions are a Common Dental Procedure
posted: Oct. 30, 2018.
When a tooth is beyond repair due to disease or injury, it may be necessary to remove it. A “simple” tooth extraction is among the most common in dentistry Read more -
3 Factors That Could Affect the Success of a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Oct. 20, 2018.
A tooth with deep decay is in real peril. If the disease isn’t stopped, it can eventually infect the bone and greatly increase the risk of losing the tooth. Read more -
Lip or Palate Clefts can be Effectively Repaired
posted: Oct. 10, 2018.
About one American baby in 700 is born with some form of lip or palate cleft—and the percentage is even higher in other parts of the world. At one Read more -
Restore Your Smile With Dental Implants
posted: Oct. 01, 2018.
Tooth loss continues to be a significant problem for millions of American adults. CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) statistics suggest that more than 40% of adults are missing Read more -
Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
posted: Sep. 30, 2018.
Fans of the legendary rock band Steely Dan received some sad news a few months ago: Co-founder Walter Becker died unexpectedly at the age of 67. The cause of Read more