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The bane of humans for thousands of years, bad breath may be no more than the result of poor oral hygiene — or a sign of a more serious, underlying condition. Get the facts on what causes bad breath, and what you can do about it...

The best tools for maintaining your oral health and minimizing dental problems are a quality toothbrush, toothpaste, a roll of dental floss, approved mouthwash and good diet. Unfortunately, myths and folklore abound on how and what to use to best effect. This article cuts through the confusion with a winning game plan for oral health...

In Part One we discussed the problems and changes that follow tooth loss and why maintaining them is necessary for proper tooth replacement with dental implants. In Part Two, we'll discuss how to choose the “Right Dental Team” for successful implant treatment; where to go and why — and how to sift through the marketing hype...

As we guide you through the marketing hype you’ll see that well planned implants most often require a team approach in assessing whether they're right for you. Not only are they a better treatment choice, they will last longer, possibly a lifetime, making them the right choice and the most cost effective option long term...

“All's Well That Appears Well” — Not always true and never more so than with William “The Refrigerator” Perry, as Chicago Bears fans lovingly refer to him. Fame and wealth notwithstanding, behind the public persona is a human story of dental fear and neglect, but in this case there is a happy ending...

This “chameleon” of dental disorders manifests in a variety of ways, including joint pain, sinusitus, ear pain, tooth and headaches. The causes of TMD, its signs and symptoms and what can be done to treat this common disorder...

Lasers have revolutionized medicine and now they're beginning to blaze a new trail in dentistry. Today, at the dawn of the 21st century there are a variety of dental uses for lasers, from diagnosing cavities and the removal of gum and tooth structure to the treatment of disease...

Learn how to notice any unusual lesions (sores or ulcers) anywhere in your mouth that do not heal within two-three weeks. Early detection is key...