ROBERT SILVERS, DMD
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Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
posted: Jul. 24, 2017.
Are bleeding gums something you should be concerned about? Dear Doctor magazine recently posed that question to Dr. Travis Stork, an emergency room physician and host of the syndicated Read more -
Good Bone Health Essential for Obtaining 'Teeth in One Day' Implants
posted: Jul. 16, 2017.
You've seen ads for “Teeth in One Day” that promise immediate implant placement at the same time you have the problem tooth removed. But this presumes the gums and Read more -
Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
posted: Jul. 01, 2017.
For major-league slugger Giancarlo Stanton, 2014 was a record-breaking year. After the baseball season ended, he signed a 13-year, $325 million contract with the Miami Marlins — the biggest Read more -
No- or Minimal-Prep Veneers Reduce Permanent Alterations to Your Teeth
posted: Jun. 16, 2017.
Porcelain veneers are positive proof that unattractive teeth don't always require an intensive restoration to regain their beauty. These thin layers of translucent porcelain — custom-designed and color-matched to Read more -
Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
posted: Jun. 01, 2017.
You might think David Copperfield leads a charmed life:Â He can escape from ropes, chains, and prison cells, make a Learjet or a railroad car disappear, and even appear Read more -
Dealing with the Reality of Increased Disease Risk with Braces
posted: May 17, 2017.
Wearing braces is all about the future: you undergo many months of treatment to gain a lifetime of better mouth function and a more attractive smile. In the meantime, though, Read more -
Neil Patrick Harris: What the Oscars Host Treasures Most
posted: May 02, 2017.
A few days before the Oscars, Vanity Fair magazine asked Academy Awards host Neil Patrick Harris to name his most treasured possession. Was it his Tony award statuette for Read more -
Encourage Your College-Bound Child to Practice Good Oral Health Habits
posted: Apr. 17, 2017.
It's a big transition when your child enters college — for both of you. You may find “cutting the apron strings” a little rocky at times. But like most parents, Read more -
Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth
posted: Apr. 09, 2017.
Want to know the exact wrong way to pry open a stubborn lid? Just ask Jimmy Fallon, host of NBC-TV’s popular “Tonight Show.” When the 40-year-old funnyman had trouble Read more -
Don't Wait - Seek Out Treatment for Gum Recession Now
posted: Mar. 29, 2017.
If you've suddenly noticed your smile looking more “toothy,” you may have a problem with your gums. They may have lost their normal attachment to your tooth and begun Read more -
Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
posted: Mar. 10, 2017.
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 -
Inform Your Dentist if You're Taking Blood Thinners
posted: Feb. 23, 2017.
Dental work isn’t performed in a vacuum — the state of your general health can have an impact on procedures and vice-versa. This is especially true if you’re taking Read more -
Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
posted: Feb. 08, 2017.
For anyone else, having a tooth accidentally knocked out while practicing a dance routine would be a very big deal. But not for Dancing With The Stars contestant Noah Read more -
There are Good Reasons to Check Your Blood Pressure During Dental Visits
posted: Jan. 24, 2017.
There are a lot of opportunities to have your blood pressure checked: your doctor's office, of course; your local pharmacy; health fairs; and the dentist's office. The last one Read more -
Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
posted: Jan. 09, 2017.
Ever since childhood, when her career as a model and actress took off, Brooke Shields has enjoyed worldwide recognition — through advertisements for designer jeans, appearances on The Muppet Read more -
Clear Aligners Make it Easier for Teenagers to have Their Teeth Straightened
posted: Jan. 01, 2017.
Braces can change a person's life — not just their appearance but their dental health as well. To be honest, though, wearing braces are, well, kind of a drag Read more
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