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There's More We Can Do About Tooth Decay Besides "Drill and Fill"
posted: Nov. 02, 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 -
Saving Primary Teeth From Decay Is Totally Worth It - Here's How
posted: Aug. 14, 2021.
The few teeth your one or two year old has will eventually fall out in a few years—so, why be concerned about tooth decay this early? Actually, you should: Read more -
Preventing Decay in Primary Teeth Promises Better Health Now and Later
posted: Aug. 05, 2019.
True or false: there’s no cause for concern about tooth decay until your child’s permanent teeth erupt. False—decayed primary teeth can lead to potentially serious consequences later in life. Although “baby” Read more -
Even All-Natural Fruit Juice Could Increase the Risk of Tooth Decay
posted: Jul. 16, 2019.
All-natural fruit juice with no additives: now what could be wrong with that? Nothing—unless your child is over-indulging. Too much of even natural fruit juice could increase their risk Read more -
New Dental Advances Promise Better Outcomes for Treating Decay
posted: Oct. 09, 2018.
Over the last century effectively treating a decayed tooth has often required removing any decayed structure with drilling and then filling the remaining cavity. While this approach does save Read more -
Although a Challenge, Chronically Ill Children Need Tooth Decay Prevention
posted: Mar. 13, 2018.
Families of children with chronic conditions face many challenges. One that often takes a back seat to other pressing needs is the prevention of tooth decay. But although difficult, Read more -
3 Things to Consider for Lowering Your Child's Risk for Cavities
posted: Jul. 17, 2016.
From the moment your child's first tooth appears, usually between six and nine months, you need to be concerned about Early Childhood Caries (ECC). This particular form of tooth Read more -
Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
posted: Jun. 02, 2016.
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 -
Plan Your Sports Nutrition and Hydration to Reduce Tooth Decay Risk
posted: Mar. 18, 2014.
If you or your family has an active sports lifestyle, you probably already know the importance of food and liquids for energy and hydration. But what you eat and Read more