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The Dangers of DIY Braces
posted: Mar. 13, 2020.
Let’s say you’ve always wanted to have straighter teeth, and you’re wondering if it’s time to seek help from a dentist or orthodontist. So you search online and find Read more -
NBA Player's Injury Points Out Need for Mouthguards
posted: Mar. 03, 2020.
Basketball isn't a contact sport—right? Maybe once upon a time that was true… but today, not so much. Just ask New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. While Read more -
Your Orthodontic Options
posted: Feb. 24, 2020.
At Corley Family Dental, Drs. Chad and Natalie Corley provide their Decatur, IL, patients with orthodontic treatment. Braces fix several issues: poorly aligned jaws, an over or underbite, and crooked, Read more -
Manage These Risk Factors to Reduce Your Risk of Tooth Decay
posted: Feb. 22, 2020.
Tooth decay doesn't occur out of thin air, but is the end result of bacteria feeding on sugar, multiplying and producing acid. High acidity erodes tooth enamel and creates Read more -
4 Supposed Health Dangers in Dental Care That Aren't Dangerous
posted: Feb. 12, 2020.
Holistic medicine aims to provide healthcare for the “whole” person. While it's a worthy approach, the term has also been used to advance ideas, including in dentistry, at odds Read more -
Is There a Better Way to Manage Pain Without Narcotics?
posted: Feb. 02, 2020.
The ongoing opioid addiction epidemic has brought together government, law enforcement and healthcare to find solutions. The focus among doctors and dentists has been on finding ways to reduce Read more -
Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
posted: Jan. 23, 2020.
At the first-ever Players Weekend in August 2017, Major League Baseball players wore jerseys with their nicknames on the back. One player — Cleveland Indians shortstop, Francisco Lindor — Read more -
When Are Dental Crowns Needed?
posted: Jan. 23, 2020.
Getting dental crowns is a great way to improve a damaged tooth. They are dental caps that cover the outside of the teeth and are routinely used to correct many Read more -
Uncovering Early Gum Disease Through Periodontal Probing
posted: Jan. 13, 2020.
How do you know if you have periodontal (gum) disease? Sometimes your gums will tell you—when they’re red, swollen or bleed easily. But your gums can also look and feel Read more -
Follow the Fast-Food Lead: Cut Back Sodas in Your Child's Diet
posted: Jan. 03, 2020.
You can find some version of the ever popular kids’ meal at most major fast-food restaurants. It’s a neat little package: child’s size portions of burgers, chicken nuggets or Read more -
Stop Bite Problems Early With Interceptive Orthodontics
posted: Dec. 24, 2019.
Every year many parents learn their “tweenager” or teenager needs their bite corrected, often with specialized orthodontics. Imagine, though, if these families could go back in time to when Read more -
Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
posted: Dec. 14, 2019.
When die-hard music fans hear that their favorite performer is canceling a gig, it’s a big disappointment—especially if the excuse seems less than earth-shaking. Recently, British pop sensation Dua Read more -
A Root Canal Treatment Will Improve Your Health, Not Harm It
posted: Dec. 04, 2019.
If you’ve ever read online that root canal therapy causes cancer, don’t be alarmed—it doesn’t. What it does do is save a deeply decayed tooth that might otherwise be Read more -
3 Things You Need to Know Before Getting a Crown Restoration
posted: Nov. 24, 2019.
You may think all crowns are alike—but there can be a world of difference between one crown and another. Getting the crown your dentist recommends and one that's satisfactory Read more -
Eating the Right Carbs Helps Keep Your Gums Healthy
posted: Nov. 14, 2019.
As with most Western countries, we in the U.S. love our carbs. While fats and proteins make an appearance in our diets, many of us go full-tilt on sugars, Read more -
Healthy Smiles for Alfonso Ribeiro and Family
posted: Nov. 04, 2019.
If there's anything that makes Alfonso Ribeiro happier than his long-running gig as host of America's Funniest Home Videos, it's the time he gets to spend with his family: Read more