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4 Tips for Maintaining Healthy Tooth Enamel
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Feb. 02, 2021.
Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body, and for good reason—it's your teeth's first line of defense against wearing and harmful oral bacteria. But although enamel can “take
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What you can Expect if You're Undergoing Implant Surgery
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Jan. 23, 2021.
If you’re considering different options for tooth replacement, dental implants are likely high on your list. Implants have a proven reputation for both durability and life-like appearance that can restore
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Whether Voting for a Candidate or Wisdom Teeth, You Can Choose Wisely
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Jan. 13, 2021.
During election season, you'll often hear celebrities encouraging you to vote. But this year, Kaia Gerber, an up-and-coming model following the career path of her mother Cindy Crawford, made a
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Here's to Healthy Smiles in 2021!
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Jan. 03, 2021.
A New Year's resolution can be just about anything, from losing weight to visiting every major league baseball park. But a resolution you're more likely to keep ought to have
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Dental Visits are Key to Detecting Early Developing Tooth Decay
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Dec. 24, 2020.
Tooth decay is as relentless as it is destructive, and it makes little distinction between age, gender, ethnicity or social status. Although risk levels vary from person to person, we’re
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NSAIDs for Pain Management is Safe - if Used Properly
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Dec. 14, 2020.
Millions of Americans regularly use ibuprofen to manage minor pain and swelling. As with other fields in healthcare, the drug is a mainstay in dentistry especially for post-procedural discomfort. But
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Kevin Bacon's Mango-Slicing Trick and Other Ways to Rid Food Between Your Teeth
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Dec. 04, 2020.
During the COVID-19 quarantines, stir-crazy celebrities have been creating some “unique” home videos—like Madonna singing about fried fish to the tune of “Vogue” in her bathroom or Cardi B busting
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Get a Handle on Stress-Related Tooth Grinding to Stop Tooth Damage
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Nov. 24, 2020.
Modern life can be demanding. The body helps us rise to the occasion through responses we collectively call stress.But while stress can be a good thing, it can also overwhelm
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Veneers may Offer a Less Invasive Way to Transform Your Smile
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Nov. 14, 2020.
If your smile is, to put it mildly, “unattractive,” you may think only extensive and expensive dental work can change it. But depending on your teeth’s actual condition, you might
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Treating Sleep Apnea Could Help You Avoid Diabetes
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Nov. 04, 2020.
One in ten Americans has diabetes, a serious condition that may increase the development and severity of other health problems—including gum disease. Because of this latter connection, dental providers join
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Don't Eat 'Motorized' Corn on the Cob and Other Dental Safety Tips
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Oct. 25, 2020.
We're all tempted occasionally to use our teeth in ways that might risk damage. Hopefully, though, you've never considered anything close to what singer, songwriter and now social media persona
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Researchers Looking for Links between TMJD and Other Health Conditions
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Oct. 15, 2020.
It’s estimated that between 10 and 40 million adults in the U.S. suffer from chronic jaw pain and disability. Healthcare providers refer to it as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD), a
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4 Ways Saliva Protects Your Mouth Against Disease
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Oct. 05, 2020.
Brushing and flossing daily, and dental visits at least twice a year: These are the essential things you should be doing to protect your teeth and gums against dental disease.
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Keep an Eye on Your Teeth and Gum Health During Cancer Treatment
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Sep. 25, 2020.
If you’re facing cancer treatment, we wish you the best outcome possible. Treating this disease has advanced tremendously in recent decades, but the available options are still often challenging to
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2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Sep. 15, 2020.
Is a chipped tooth big news? It is if you’re Justin Bieber. When the pop singer recently posted a picture from the dental office to his instagram account, it got
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3 Ways to Protect Your Dental Work From an Early Demise
Author:
Brete Moran, D.M.D., LLC.
posted: Sep. 05, 2020.
There have been vast improvements over the years in various methods to restore diseased, damaged or missing teeth. A lot of this is due to better restorative materials that are
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