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How Early Dental Visits Can Improve Your Child's Oral Health
posted: Aug. 26, 2019.
Pediatricians and dentists alike recommend beginning your child's regular dental visits at an earlier age rather than later. Most say children's first visits should happen around their first birthday. Some Read more -
A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
posted: Aug. 16, 2019.
While the sport of golf may not look too dangerous from the sidelines, players know it can sometimes lead to mishaps. There are accidents involving golf carts and clubs, Read more -
3 Ways to Correct Missing Front Teeth
posted: Aug. 06, 2019.
Roughly 75% of American adults are missing at least one tooth, mostly from disease, trauma or extraction for other dental reasons. A few missing teeth, though, never erupted in Read more -
To Extract or not Extract? The Big Decision About Your Child's Wisdom Teeth
posted: Jul. 27, 2019.
Your child's permanent teeth come in gradually, starting just as they begin losing their primary ("baby") teeth and not ending until late adolescence or early adulthood. That's when the Read more -
What Sealants Can Do for Your Child
posted: Jul. 19, 2019.
How sealants from your dentists in Decatur, IL, can protect your child’s teeth There are lots of sugary foods and beverages that can tempt your child. The bad news is, those Read more -
Sedation can Make Dental Treatment Easier for High Anxiety Patients
posted: Jul. 17, 2019.
Most dental procedures today only require local anesthesia to numb just the affected area. It's a safer approach than general anesthesia: the unconscious state created by putting someone "to Read more -
A Royal Fix
posted: Jul. 07, 2019.
So you’re tearing up the dance floor at a friend’s wedding, when all of a sudden one of your pals lands an accidental blow to your face — chipping Read more -
3 Ways to Help Your Child Relax at the Dentist
posted: Jun. 27, 2019.
Regular dental visits are an important part of teeth and gum health at any age, including young children. But the clinical nature of a dental office can be intimidating Read more -
Do This for Your Dental Health Before, During and After Cancer Treatment
posted: Jun. 17, 2019.
Although cancer treatment has advanced steadily in recent decades, the most used therapies continue to be radiation and chemotherapy to eradicate cancerous cells. And while they often work, both Read more -
Preserving the Pulp is Priority One with a Newly Erupted Permanent Tooth
posted: Jun. 07, 2019.
The change from primary teeth to permanent is an announcement to the world that a boy or girl is "growing up." "Growing up," though, is still not "grown"—the new Read more -
Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
posted: May 28, 2019.
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 -
Do You Have Periodontal Disease?
posted: May 21, 2019.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says nearly half of all American adults have periodontal disease to one degree other. At Corley Family Dental in Decatur, Drs. Chad and Natalie Read more -
Reduce Your Risk of Oral Cancer with a Healthy Diet
posted: May 18, 2019.
There are a number of lifestyle changes you can make if you want to reduce your risk of oral cancer, with quitting a tobacco habit at the top of Read more -
3 Tips for Successful, Safe Home Teeth Whitening
posted: May 08, 2019.
Teeth whitening or bleaching is one of the most affordable and least invasive ways of improving your smile. Although the effect fades with time, whitening can make dull and Read more -
A Minor Procedure Could Make Breastfeeding Easier for You and Your Baby
posted: Apr. 28, 2019.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and other healthcare organizations recommend breastfeeding as the best means for infant feeding. While bottle feeding can supply the nutrition necessary for a baby's Read more -
Why Alfonso Ribeiro Is Grateful for Root Canal Treatment
posted: Apr. 18, 2019.
As the host of America's Funniest Home Videos on ABC TV, Alfonso Ribeiro has witnessed plenty of unintentional physical comedy…or, as he puts it in an interview with Dear Read more