Whew! It’s a hot one! And whenever the temperature soars, you need to stay hydrated, especially when you’re outside or exercising. But all cold drinks aren’t equal when it comes
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ROBERT SILVERS, DMD
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Hot Day? Three Drinks to Leave Home When You’re Packing the Cooler
posted: Aug. 02, 2022.
Whew! It’s a hot one! And whenever the temperature soars, you need to stay hydrated, especially when you’re outside or exercising. But all cold drinks aren’t equal when it comes
Read more
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4 Risk Areas That Could Affect Your Long-term Oral Health
posted: Feb. 14, 2022.
Good oral health doesn't just happen. It is often the byproduct of a long-term care plan developed by a patient with their dentist. The plan's strategy is simple—stay well Read more -
Reducing Inflammation Could Benefit Your Mouth and Your Heart
posted: Feb. 04, 2022.
February is all about hearts—and not just on Valentine's Day. It's also American Heart Month, when healthcare professionals focus attention on this life-essential organ. Dentists are among those providers, Read more -
The First Step To Beating Gum Disease Is Understanding How It Starts
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.
If you're over thirty, you have a fifty-fifty chance of contracting gum disease and your odds worsen as you get older. But your fate isn't sealed, especially if you Read more -
How a Tooth Caused Hannah Bronfman's Mystery Ailments
posted: Jan. 15, 2022.
Hannah Bronfman, well-known DJ and founder of the health and beauty website HBFIT.com, took a tumble while biking a few years ago. After the initial pain and bruising subsided, Read more -
Gum Disease Around the Tooth Roots Can Be Difficult to Access and Treat
posted: Jan. 05, 2022.
Periodontal (gum) disease may begin superficially, but it can eventually work its way deeper below the gums to become a threat to the teeth and the underlying bone. The Read more -
Do You Have Enough Supporting Bone for an Implant?
posted: Dec. 26, 2021.
Upgrades can be exciting—moving on to a larger house, the latest smartphone, or maybe a new car. And, the same can apply with tooth replacements: Maybe you're ready now Read more -
Proper Dental Work Care Will Extend Their Longevity
posted: Dec. 16, 2021.
Modern dental restorations are not only more life-like than past generations, but also more durable. Today's fillings, crowns and bridges can last for years or even decades. But that doesn't Read more -
Victoria Beckham's "Toothsome" Collection - All of Her Children's Baby Teeth
posted: Dec. 06, 2021.
In one respect, celebrities are no different from the rest of us—quite a few famous people love to collect things. Marie Osmond collects dolls (as well as Johnny Depp, Read more -
Your Decayed Tooth Might Need a Different Kind of Root Canal Treatment
posted: Nov. 26, 2021.
Advanced decay doesn't necessarily mean it's curtains for an infected tooth. Millions of teeth in that condition have been saved by a tried and true procedure called root canal Read more -
5 Tips For Keeping Your Tooth Enamel Healthy
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.
You know what people say: "Protect your tooth enamel, and it will protect your teeth." Then again, maybe you've never heard anyone say that—but it's still true. Super strong Read more -
There's More We Can Do About Tooth Decay Besides "Drill and Fill"
posted: Nov. 06, 2021.
Until recently, the standard treatment for tooth decay remained essentially the same for nearly a century: Remove any decayed structure, then prepare and fill the cavity. But that singular Read more -
How MLB Star Aaron Judge Changed His Smile and How You Can Too
posted: Oct. 27, 2021.
Between the final game of the World Series in late October and spring training in February, major league baseball players work on their skills preparing for the new season. Read more -
Here's Good Advice for Your College Student To Protect Their Dental Health
posted: Oct. 17, 2021.
As summer wanes, thousands of high school grads will begin the new adventure called college. For many of these "freshmen," it will also be their first taste of true Read more -
Clear Aligners: Another Option Besides Braces for Moving Teeth
posted: Oct. 07, 2021.
Advances in technology often lead to greater choices for things like automobiles or smartphones. In recent decades, advances in orthodontics have given families another choice besides braces for straightening Read more -
Gum Disease Could be Making Other Diseases Worse
posted: Sep. 27, 2021.
Half of adults over age 30, and an astounding 70% over 65, have had some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Unchecked, a bacterial gum infection can spread into the Read more
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