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Two Good Options for Temporarily Replacing a Teenager's Missing Tooth
posted: Jan. 03, 2021.
While anyone can lose a permanent tooth, the cause often varies by age group. Adults usually lose their teeth to disease, while those under twenty lose a tooth to Read more -
Age Doesn't Have to Stop You From Straightening Your Smile
posted: Dec. 24, 2020.
Cowboys wear Stetsons; ballerinas wear tutus; and teenagers wear…braces. At least that's the popular conception. In actuality, one in five orthodontic patients is an adult, a number that continues to Read more -
Even Celebrities Have Accidents: See What They Do to Restore Their Chipped Teeth
posted: Dec. 14, 2020.
Chipped a tooth? Don't beat yourself up—this type of dental injury is quite common. In fact, you probably have a favorite celebrity who has chipped one or more of Read more -
No Time for a Makeover? Try These One-Visit Smile Enhancements Before the Holidays
posted: Dec. 04, 2020.
Despite your best intentions to plan ahead, the holidays have sneaked up on you. And what good intentions you had: presents to buy, halls to deck, parties to throw. Read more -
A RPD Could Be Your Answer to Replacing Missing Teeth
posted: Nov. 24, 2020.
Before implants, people often turned to a removable appliance to replace multiple missing teeth. Known as a removable partial denture (RPD), this appliance could restore both appearance and function Read more -
Keep Your New Straightened Smile Straight With an Orthodontic Retainer
posted: Nov. 14, 2020.
You can't correct a poor bite with braces or clear aligners overnight: Even the most cut-and-dried case can still require a few years to move teeth where they should Read more -
Listen to Ellen DeGeneres: Don't Think You Can Get Away Without Flossing!
posted: Nov. 04, 2020.
This year's Carol Burnett Award, presented at the Golden Globes, goes to Ellen DeGeneres for her “outstanding contributions to the television medium on or off the screen.” This is Read more -
Protect Yourself From Gum Disease for the Health of Your Mouth AND Your Body
posted: Oct. 25, 2020.
October is National Dental Hygiene Month, when we call attention to the importance of keeping those pearly whites clean. Brushing and flossing, along with regular dental cleanings, protect your Read more -
Avoid This Numbing Agent to Ease Your Baby's Teething Pain
posted: Oct. 15, 2020.
Parents have been dealing with their children's teething pain for as long as parents and children have been around. Along the way, the human race has developed different ways Read more -
The Importance of Preventive Dentistry
posted: Oct. 07, 2020.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that, here in the U.S., dental care isn’t really a top priority—but it should be. Remember that excellent oral health is related Read more -
3 Ways We Can Improve a Smile Affected by Unformed Teeth
posted: Oct. 05, 2020.
On the way to adulthood, permanent teeth steadily erupt until, if all goes normally, you have a full set of teeth. Sometimes, though, one or more teeth may fail Read more -
Why Kathy Bates Chose This Alternative to Braces and so Might You
posted: Sep. 25, 2020.
Kathy Bates has been a familiar face to filmgoers since her Oscar-winning performance as Annie Wilkes in Misery. She's best known for playing true-to-life characters like Wilkes or Barbara Read more -
Are You Interested in Teeth Whitening?
posted: Sep. 21, 2020.
You might be wondering "Is there a dentist near me that can whiten my teeth?" If you're in West Hartford, Connecticut, the answer is yes! At Comprehensive Dental Care, our Read more -
Preventing Gum Disease Could Help More Than Your Teeth and Gums
posted: Sep. 15, 2020.
The top cause for adult tooth loss isn't decay or trauma—it's periodontal (gum) disease. The disease may begin with the gums, but it can ultimately damage underlying bone enough Read more -
Unpleasant Cracked Mouth Corners Can Be Treated and Prevented
posted: Sep. 05, 2020.
Ever have a paper cut or an irritated hangnail? They're not considered major health problems, but, boy, can they sting! Something similar can occur in the corners of your mouth Read more -
3 Benefits of Dental Implants to Replace Missing Teeth
posted: Aug. 26, 2020.
Here's the bad news on the overall state of dental health in the United States: Over 120 million people have one or more missing teeth—roughly one American in three. Read more