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  • 2019
      • February (4)
        • Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
        • 4 Things to Avoid if You Want to Support Your Child's Dental Development
        • Quitting Smoking Decreases Your Risk of Implant Failure
        • 4 Tips to Prevent Childhood Tooth Decay
      • January (6)
        • Crazy Little Thing Called... Hyperdontia?
        • Dental Implants Better than Ever thanks to Ongoing Tech Advances
        • Topical Fluoride is a Safe Way to Protect Your Child's Teeth from Decay
        • Want to Keep Enjoying Winter Sports? Wear a Mouthguard!
        • A Different Kind of "Chip Shot" for Pro Golfer Danielle Kang
        • 3 Reasons Why Your New Dentist Needs Your Treatment Records
  • 2018
      • December (6)
        • Protecting Primary Teeth from Decay Helps Ensure Future Dental Health
        • Practice Daily Oral Hygiene to Prevent Calcified Plaque Formation
        • Singer Dua Lipa Sees the Wisdom in Postponing Tour Dates
        • A Child's Teeth Grinding is Normal - But You Should Still Keep an Eye on it
        • Moderate Your Child's Juice Drinking to Lower Tooth Decay Risk
        • What to Do About Your Child's Toothache Before Seeing the Dentist
      • November (6)
        • Ariana Grande Breaks Free - of Her Wisdom Teeth
        • Practice Caution with Energy or Sports Drinks to Protect Your Enamel
        • Professional Whitening Offers an Effective Way to Restore Your Smile's Luster
        • 4 Things to Know About Diabetes and Gum Health
        • Bobby Bones Dances His Way to Dental Damage
        • Success with Dental Implants Depends on Attention to Detail
      • October (6)
        • Consider Bone Health When Deciding Between Implants and Dentures
        • New Dental Advances Promise Better Outcomes for Treating Decay
        • NBC Star Delivers a Message about the "Perfect" Smile
        • Keep up Regular Dental Care While You're Pregnant
        • Don't Stress Over Your Child's Teeth Grinding Habit Unless it Persists
        • 3 Factors That Could Affect the Success of a Root Canal Treatment
      • September (6)
        • Margot Robbie Knows: A Great Smile Is Worth Protecting
        • Dental Care is Difficult but not Impossible for a Special Needs Child
        • Look After Your Teeth During Cancer Treatment to Avoid Dental Disease
        • A Root Canal Treatment can Save Your Tooth and Relieve Pain
        • Dental Injury Is Just a Temporary Setback for Basketball Star Kevin Love
        • Have Your Child's Chronic Mouth Breathing Checked to Avoid Bite Problems
      • August (7)
        • Watch Out for Signs of Gum Recession
        • Have Your Loose Tooth Examined as Soon as Possible
        • Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
        • Be on the Alert for Gum Disease While Wearing Braces
        • Pros and Cons for Flossing Before Brushing and Vice-Versa
        • Treating a Child's Tooth Injury May Require Special Consideration
        • Life Is Sometimes a Grind for Brooke Shields
      • July (6)
        • Diabetes Doesn't Have to Stop You From Acquiring Dental Implants
        • Don't let Gum Disease - the 'Other Dental Disease' - Rob you of Your Smile
        • Attention to Detail Crucial to a Beautiful Smile Supported by Dental Implants
        • Fan of Superhero Film Black Panther Breaks Steel Wire...with Her Mouth!
        • What Happens in a Root Canal Treatment and How it Can Save Your Tooth
        • Gum Disease can Prevent Your Gums from Protecting Your Teeth
      • June (6)
        • Keep Watch for Bite Problems with your Child's Teeth
        • Actress Emma Stone Reveals How Thumb Sucking Affected Her Teeth
        • 3 Reasons for Blood Pressure Checks During Dental Visits
        • Finding the Right Solution for Your Gummy Smile
        • 4 Big Benefits for Beginning Early Dental Visits for Your Child
        • (Don't) Break It Like Beckham
      • May (6)
        • 3 Reasons for Why It's a Smart Move to Invest in Dental Implants
        • Don't Let Your Loose Tooth Become a Lost Tooth
        • Make Efforts to Protect Your Teeth from Disease While Wearing Braces
        • Julianne Hough Shares a Video - and a Song - After Wisdom Teeth Come Out
        • Root Canal Awareness Week: A Time to Learn How Teeth Are Saved
        • New Materials Add Strength to Veneers' Beautiful Life-Likeness
      • April (6)
        • Willie Wonka's Chocolate Factory Was Not So Sweet to Cast's Teeth!
        • Charlize Theron Back in Action After Dental Surgery
        • Getting Dental Implants Requires Minor Surgery
        • Be Sure to Have a Dental Exam Before Whitening Your Teeth
        • Bone Loss: the Hidden Consequence of Your Missing Teeth
        • In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
      • March (3)
        • Why the Bottled Variety Might not be Your Best Choice for Clean Drinking Water
        • Removing Teeth Could Improve the Outcome for a Crowded Bite
        • Increase Bone Mass for Dental Implants through Grafting
      • February (5)
        • Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
        • Weather the 'Storm' of Teething with These Comfort Tips
        • A "No-Prep" Veneer Could Eliminate the Need to Remove Tooth Enamel
        • Cracked Mouth Corners can be Irritating - Here's How to Treat Them
        • Dr. Travis Stork: If Only I'd Worn A Mouthguard!
      • January (4)
        • 3 Reasons Why Smoking Doesn't Mix with Dental Implants
        • FAQs About Pediatric Dentistry
        • Your Health Could Affect the Longevity of a Dental Implant
        • Jamie Foxx Chips a Tooth - This Time by Accident!
  • 2017
      • December (4)
        • Antibiotics Could Help Ensure your Implant Surgery is Successful
        • How to Keep Tooth Wearing to a Minimum as you Age
        • Composite Resin Could Transform Your Tooth's Appearance in Just one Visit
        • How Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Gets Her Kids to Floss
      • November (5)
        • Keep an Eye on These Four Things to Prevent Abnormal Tooth Wear
        • Lasers Adding New Precision and Efficiency to Root Canal Treatments
        • 'Simple' Tooth Extractions are a Common Dental Procedure
        • Jimmy Fallon Can’t Catch a Break - Except in His Tooth
        • How to Lessen the Effects of Chronic Dry Mouth
      • October (4)
        • Oral Health Concerns for Preteens
        • Toothbrushing Tips
        • Baseball's Francisco Lindor Shines as "Mr. Smile"
        • Why the Treatment Model for Your Jaw Joint Disorder Matters
      • September (5)
        • Your Next Dental Visit Might Save Your Life - Here's How
        • Why Dental Care is Even More Important When You're Pregnant
        • Why Big Bang Theory Actress Mayim Bialik Couldn't Have Braces
        • Stay Vigilant with Oral Hygiene to Avoid Another Bout of Gum Disease
        • A Root Canal Can Stop Tooth Decay and Save Your Tooth
      • August (3)
        • Need a Root Canal? Here's a Step-by-Step Guide on What to Expect
        • 2.6 Million Fans 'Like' Justin Bieber's Chipped Tooth
        • Answers to Common Questions About Root Canal Treatments
      • July (5)
        • Keep an Eye on Your Young Children's Fluoride Intake
        • Porcelain Veneers: A Less Invasive Way to Transform Your Smile
        • No "Glee" in Tooth Grinding
        • This Young Woman's Cancer Experience a Teachable Moment for all of us
        • Avoid These 4 Health Problems with One Simple Denture Practice
      • June (5)
        • A Mouthguard for NBA Star Isaiah Thomas
        • Any Time, Any Place: Cam Newton's Guide to Flossing
        • Even with Mercury, Dental Amalgam is a Safe Choice for Tooth Filling
        • Screw or Cement: Which is Best for Attaching Your Implant Crown?
        • Overcoming Gum Recession will Restore Dental Health and your Smile
      • May (4)
        • Spice Up Your Teeth
        • We can Fix a Smile Marred by Absent Front Teeth
        • New Saliva Test may Help Identify Oral Cancer Earlier
        • Pediatric Dentists Specialize in Dental Care for Children and Teens
      • April (4)
        • New Front Teeth for a Teenaged David Duchovny
        • Look at Your Options for Saving a Tooth First Before Replacing it
        • Don't Let Sleep Apnea Ruin Your Sleep - or Your Health
        • An Affordable RPD Could be the Answer to Your Missing Teeth Problems
      • March (5)
        • How Kathy Bates Retains Her Movie-Star Smile
        • Don't let Limited Finances Keep you From Needed Dental Care
        • Instill in Your Child the Daily Habit of Brushing and Flossing
        • Don't Wait - Seek Out Treatment for Gum Recession Now
        • Beyonce Makes Flossing a Family Affair
      • February (3)
        • What's Causing Your Throbbing Toothache?
        • Try Conservative Measures to Treating TMD Before More Aggressive Options
        • With Proper Care, you can Lower Your Risk of Tooth Loss as You Age
      • January (4)
        • Kathy Bates Plays It Smart With Professional Teeth Whitening
        • Implant-Supported Dentures Could Help You Avoid Bone Loss
        • Watch Out for Re-Infection After a Root Canal Treatment
        • There are Good Reasons to Check Your Blood Pressure During Dental Visits
  • 2016
      • December (4)
        • Actor David Ramsey Says: Don't Forget to Floss!
        • Avoid Bone Loss around Tooth Roots through Regular Dental Care
        • Follow These Common Sense Steps When Your Child has a Toothache
        • Non-Prescription Pain Medication can Manage Most Post-Procedure Discomfort
      • November (5)
        • Vivica's Veneers: the Making of a Hollywood Smile
        • Start Early with Your Baby's Dental Care
        • Replacing a Back Tooth May Help You Avoid Future Dental Problems
        • Dental Implants can Replace Your Whole Tooth, Not Just What You See
        • America's (Dentists) Got Talent - for Fixing Damaged or Missing Teeth!
      • October (5)
        • Extracting Certain Teeth can Boost Orthodontic Effectiveness
        • Reduce Sugar Consumption - for a Healthier Mouth and Body
        • Take Your Dentures out at Night to Extend Their Usefulness
        • Johnny's Teeth Aren't Rotten Any More
        • RPDs Offer Another Tooth Replacement Option for those on a Tight Budget
      • September (3)
        • People Born with Missing Teeth can Still Gain a Beautiful Smile
        • Ease Your Child's Discomfort During Teething
        • Actor David Ramsey Discusses Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
      • August (5)
        • 'Prepless' Veneers can Transform Your Smile Without Altering Your Teeth
        • Keep Your Saliva Flowing - Your Oral Health Depends on it
        • Dentures Still an Effective Restoration for Total Tooth Loss
        • Nancy O'Dell on Making Oral Hygiene Fun for Kids
        • Grafting can Help Regenerate Gum Tissue Lost Through Recession
      • July (4)
        • Loose Permanent Teeth is a Problem - take Action Now
        • 3 Things to Consider for Lowering Your Child's Risk for Cavities
        • Dwight Howard: A Bright NBA Star With a Smile to Match
        • Patchy Discolorations on the Tongue Aren't a Cause for Worry
      • June (5)
        • Dental Porcelain is a Great Option for Creating a Natural Appearance
        • The Risk for Gum Disease Increases While Wearing Braces
        • Game, Set, Match: Milos Raonic Says A Mouthguard Helps Him Win
        • 4 Reasons Saving Your Child's Decayed Baby Tooth is a Good Idea
        • A Child's Damaged Tooth may require a Different Approach than an Adult's
      • May (4)
        • Take These Measures to Lower Your Child's Tooth Decay Risk
        • Dental Crowns for the King of Magic
        • Oral Irrigation can be an Effective Alternative to Traditional Flossing
        • 4 Reasons Why You May Need to See a Periodontist for Your Gum Disease
      • April (4)
        • Keep Alert to These Signs of Impending Tooth Decay
        • Dental Magic Transforms Smiles
        • Surgically Accessing Sinuses can Help Grow New Bone for Implants
        • Staining Within a Tooth Requires a Clinical Whitening Approach
      • March (5)
        • Beyond Brushing and Flossing: Consider Other Risk Factors for Tooth Decay
        • Tom Hanks' Abscessed Tooth Gets Cast Away
        • Keep a Watchful Eye on Your Child's Teeth Grinding Habit
        • Persistent Jaw Pain After an Injury Needs Immediate Attention
        • Watch for these 4 Signs of Gum Disease
      • February (4)
        • Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing
        • Thumb Sucking One of Many Factors to Consider When Treating a Poor Bite
        • Advancing Gum Disease Requires Thorough Treatment to Control it
        • 4 Tips to Help you Quit the Smoking Habit
      • January (4)
        • Eden Sher and the Lost Retainer
        • Did You Know? February Is National Children's Dental Health Month!
        • The Many Advantages of Dental Implants
        • Daily Hygiene Tasks Performed Properly Help Ensure Good Oral Health
  • 2015
      • December (5)
        • Giancarlo Stanton Gets Major-League Mouth Protection
        • You May Need Your Gums Checked More Frequently After Gum Disease
        • Implant-based Overdentures may be a Better Long-Term Fit Option
        • Stopping Tooth Decay Could Require Root Canal Treatment
        • Dr. Travis Stork: Don't Ignore Bleeding Gums
      • November (4)
        • 3 Ways to Reduce the Bacteria in Your Mouth that Cause Tooth Decay
        • 4 Reasons You Should Begin Your Child's Dental Visits by Age One
        • Simple or Surgical? Choosing the Right Kind of Tooth Extraction
        • Master Illusionist Benefits from the Magic of Orthodontics
      • October (5)
        • You may need a Periodontist to Fully Treat Your Gum Disease
        • 3 Questions to Answer Before Your Smile Makeover
        • 5 Warning Signs You May Have Gum Disease
        • Jason Derulo's Ideal Match
        • Porcelain Veneers Could Change Your Appearance for the Better
      • September (4)
        • An Implant-Supported Denture Offers a Number of Advantages
        • Inform Your Dentist if You're Taking Blood Thinners
        • Even Celebrities Like Jennifer Lawrence Aren't Immune From Bad Breath!
        • Treating Gum Abscesses and the Underlying Gum Disease
      • August (4)
        • Look at the Long-Term Costs When Considering Dental Implants
        • Gluten Sensitivity can Lead to Dental Problems
        • Sofia Vergara: 'Obsessed' With Oral Hygiene
        • Consider Saving a Tooth Before you Decide to Replace it
      • July (5)
        • Severe Dental Injuries May Require Endodontic Treatment
        • Anchorage Devices Enable Greater Precision During Orthodontic Treatment
        • Chrissy Teigen's Teeth-Grinding Troubles
        • Easing the Pain and Discomfort of Canker Sores
        • Effective Oral Hygiene is Key to Disease Prevention While Wearing Braces
      • June (4)
        • NSAIDs for Pain Management is Safe - if Used Properly
        • Neil Patrick Harris: What the Oscars Host Treasures Most
        • There are Various Ways to Treat Sensitivity - Depending on its Cause
        • Improving a 'Gummy Smile' Depends on its Cause
      • May (4)
        • A Clear Diagnosis of Jaw Pain is Needed to Determine the Right Treatment
        • Royal Treatment for a Damaged Tooth
        • A Toothless Tiger?
        • Cosmetic Questions to Ask to Get You on the Right Path to a Better Smile
      • April (5)
        • Taking a Coordinated Approach to Treating Diabetes and Periodontal Disease
        • Understanding The 4 Stages Of Gum Disease
        • Early Orthodontic Care Helped Child Star Nolan Gould Get Ready for Prime Time
        • A Teen's Missing Tooth May Require a Temporary Replacement
        • A Second Root Canal Treatment May Help Save an Endangered Tooth
      • March (4)
        • Five Guidelines for Improving Your Youngsters' Oral Health
        • What Florence Henderson Learned From Her Impacted Teeth
        • Life-like Dental Porcelain Helps Restore Smiles Marred by Unattractive Teeth
        • Put an End to Bad Oral Habits to Slow the Rate of Tooth Wear
      • February (4)
        • Choose a Mouthrinse Carefully if you want to Enhance your Dental Health
        • Flossing: An Important Part of TV Designer Nate Berkus' Oral Health Routine
        • Is It Wise To Have Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?
        • Take Positive Action with Your Child's Thumb-Sucking Habit
      • January (4)
        • Say Goodbye to Metal and Hello to Tooth-Colored Fillings
        • Replacing Missing Back Teeth Is Important - Just Ask Christie Brinkley!
        • Taking the Right Steps to Prevent Early Tooth Decay in Children
        • Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Dentures
  • 2014
      • December (5)
        • Five Facts about Bacteria
        • Actress Blythe Danner Is a Leader in the Fight Against Oral Cancer
        • Oral Piercings: Five Things You Should Know
        • More Than a new Smile - Dental Implants Help Stop Bone Loss as Well
        • 4 Reasons why Quitting Chewing Tobacco is Good for Your Oral Health
      • November (3)
        • A Royal Fix
        • Mouthguards Found to be Effective in Preventing Teeth and Mouth Injuries
        • The Implant Process can be Shortened, Depending on the Tooth Type
      • October (4)
        • Know What to Expect With Dental Implant Surgery
        • A Wake-Up Call in Major League Baseball
        • Frequently Asked Questions About Cosmetic Gum Surgery
        • Know What to Do - and When - in Case of a Dental Injury
      • September (5)
        • TMD: How Can Such Small Joints Cause Such Big Problems?
        • Demi Moore Doesn't Mind the Gap
        • Know the Causes and Treatments for Chronic Dry Mouth
        • 10 Facts You Should Know About Tooth Decay
        • Minimizing X-Ray Exposure Risks in Children to Maximize Benefits
      • August (5)
        • A World-Class Smile
        • Dental Hygienist - Your Partner in Preventing Disease and Maintaining Oral Health
        • Warning: Sugar Can Be Dangerous to your Health
        • Taking Precautions Before, During and After Implants Will Help Ensure Success
        • For Michael Buble, the Show Must Go On... Even Without the Tooth
      • July (2)
        • Make Informed Choices on Drinking Water by Knowing the Facts
        • Ibuprofen and Similar Pain Relievers Ease Discomfort Following Dental Work
      • June (4)
        • Antibacterial Solutions can Help Fight Advanced Gum Disease Infections
        • George Washington's False Teeth
        • Five Facts About Toothaches in Children
        • Understanding the Signs and Symptoms of Tooth Decay and a Diseased Root Canal
      • May (5)
        • Radiation Exposure from Dental X-Ray Imaging Isn't a Cause for Concern
        • Cosmetic Dentistry and the Urban Legend
        • Pregnancy and Oral Health: What Expectant Moms Need to Know
        • Frequently Asked Questions About Bad Breath
        • Jaw Pain Could be Linked to Other Pain Causing Conditions
      • April (3)
        • Christie Brinkley Shares Her Experience With Dental Implants
        • What is Pediatric Conscious Sedation?
        • Five Facts About Toothpaste
      • March (4)
        • Prevention is the Key in the Fight Against Periodontal Disease
        • The Material Girl and the True Blood Star Flaunt Distinctive Smiles
        • Top 5 Tips for Good Oral Hygiene
        • What's In Your Toothpaste?
      • February (4)
        • Gum Inflammation Could Have an Effect on Your Heart Health
        • Kristin Cavallari and the Mystery of the Bathroom Sink
        • Take Heed to the Subtle Warning Signs of Gum Disease
        • Planning and Preparation are Critical to Dental Implant Success
      • January (4)
        • Cosmetic Gum Surgery Can Enhance a Smile
        • Take a Lesson From Hockey Player Mike Bossy
        • A Link Between Dental Health - And Mental Health?
        • When Should You See A Periodontist?
  • 2013
      • December (5)
        • Fluoride is a Proven Weapon in the Fight Against Tooth Decay
        • Chipped Teeth Harmoniously Made Good as New!
        • How Do We Make Your Dental Implants Look So Good?
        • Treating and Preventing Cracked Mouth Corners
        • It Could be More Than a Tooth You're Losing
      • November (4)
        • Tooth-Colored Fillings Are the Restoration of Choice for Ballroom Dance Star Cheryl Burke
        • What you can do to Reduce Complications After Gum Surgery
        • Top 5 Tips for Teething Tots
        • Removing Certain Teeth can Benefit Orthodontic Treatment
      • October (5)
        • Bill Rancic's Smile Helps Close the Deal
        • Protein Information in Saliva Could Lead to Better Diagnostic Tests
        • Second Thoughts on Tongue Piercing: Should You Remove Your Tongue Bolt?
        • Tooth Staining and Discoloration 101 - Options for Brightening Your Smile
        • The Secrets Behind Vanna White's Smile
      • September (4)
        • Brushing and Flossing - Two Key Elements to Avoiding Dental Disease
        • Stay Alert to Your Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
        • What Is Gum Recession?
        • Olivia Newton-John Learned Healthy Oral Habits From Mom
      • August (4)
        • Gum Recession and Plastic Surgery
        • Dry Mouth FAQs
        • Advanced Periodontal Disease Requires an Aggressive Treatment Strategy
        • John Stamos, Britney Spears, and How to Relax During Dental Treatment
      • July (3)
        • Ten Reasons for a Smile Makeover
        • Dental Implant Maintenance: 5 Facts You Should Know
        • Reduce Your Risk of Oral Cancer With a Healthy Whole Food Diet
      • June (2)
        • Thumb Sucking: Harmless Habit or Potential Problem?
        • Clear Orthodontic Aligners: Are They Right For You?
      • May (2)
        • That toothache may still be a problem, even if the pain is gone
        • Signs and Symptoms of Oral Cancer
      • April (4)
        • Battling Bruxism and Saving Your Teeth
        • TRUE OR FALSE: The Great Toothpaste Test
        • Treating Chipped Teeth: A Common Sports Injury Among Kids
        • Bad Breath — More Than Just Embarrassing!
      • March (3)
        • Reducing Your Risk of Oral Cancer
        • Teeth Whitening Treatments: Five Facts You Should Know
        • Smile Makeovers Before The Big Day — Your Wedding
      • February (8)
        • March into Spring with Our New Patient Special!
        • March into Spring with our New Patient Special! Only $99.00
        • Plaque animation video
        • WINNER OF OUR CONTEST!
        • The Facts About Thumb Sucking
        • What Could Be Causing Your Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)?
        • Learning About the Relationship Between Your Pregnancy, Hormones And Gum Disease
        • Regular Dental Exams Are Key to Reducing Your Risk of Oral Cancer
      • January (4)
        • Dental Repair with Composite Resin Bonding: FAQs
        • A Future So Bright — Teeth Whitening Facts
        • Understanding The Basics Of Laser Dentistry
        • Full Dentures: Frequently Asked Questions
  • 2012
      • December (4)
        • Dental Implants: The Best Solution For Missing Teeth
        • Ways You Can Minimize Tooth Sensitivity
        • Frequently Asked Questions About Heart and Gum Diseases
        • Designing A New Smile. What's involved?
      • November (3)
        • Maintaining A Proper Bite Can Keep You Looking Young
        • Five Great Tips for Caring for Your Dentures
        • Matching Game: Which Smile Design Technique Is Right for You?
      • October (7)
        • Test Your Dental Injuries IQ
        • What Is The Difference Between Snoring and Sleep Apnea?
        • Sugars: The Good and the Bad
        • Your Smile Design: Perfection vs. the Natural Look
        • Sweet Halloween Treat for All Existing and New Patients
        • Continuing Education
        • The Truth About Thumb Sucking
      • September (3)
        • What Can A Deep Cleaning Do For Gum Disease?
        • How Modern Dental Fillings Mimic Real Teeth
        • The Truth About Root Canal Treatment
      • August (4)
        • How Do Clear Orthodontic Aligners Work?
        • What You Can Expect With Treatment Of Gum Disease
        • Maria Menounos Discusses Diabetes, Diet And Dental Sealants
        • TV Designer Nate Berkus Is Thankful for Childhood Preventive Dental Treatments
      • June (1)
        • New Patient Special and Teeth Whitening Special
      • April (1)
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Posts for: February, 2016

Noah Galloway's Dentally Dangerous Dancing

By Sunset Dental
February 25, 2016
Category: Oral Health
Tags: celebrity smiles   dental injury   dental emergency  
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For anyone else, having a tooth accidentally knocked out while practicing a dance routine would be a very big deal. But not for Dancing With The Stars contestant Noah Galloway. Galloway, an Iraq War veteran and a double amputee, took a kick to the face from his partner during a recent practice session, which knocked out a front tooth. As his horrified partner looked on, Galloway picked the missing tooth up from the floor, rinsed out his mouth, and quickly assessed his injury. “No big deal,” he told a cameraman capturing the scene.

Of course, not everyone would have the training — or the presence of mind — to do what Galloway did in that situation. But if you’re facing a serious dental trauma, such as a knocked out tooth, minutes count. Would you know what to do under those circumstances? Here’s a basic guide.

If a permanent tooth is completely knocked out of its socket, you need to act quickly. Once the injured person is stable, recover the tooth and gently clean it with water — but avoid grasping it by its roots! Next, if possible, place the tooth back in its socket in the jaw, making sure it is facing the correct way. Hold it in place with a damp cloth or gauze, and rush to the dental office, or to the emergency room if it’s after hours or if there appear to be other injuries.

If it isn’t possible to put the tooth back, you can place it between the cheek and gum, or in a plastic bag with the patient’s saliva, or in the special tooth-preserving liquid found in some first-aid kits. Either way, the sooner medical attention is received, the better the chances that the tooth can be saved.

When a tooth is loosened or displaced but not knocked out, you should receive dental attention within six hours of the accident. In the meantime, you can rinse the mouth with water and take over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication (such as ibuprofen) to ease pain. A cold pack temporarily applied to the outside of the face can also help relieve discomfort.

When teeth are broken or chipped, you have up to 12 hours to get dental treatment. Follow the guidelines above for pain relief, but don’t forget to come in to the office even if the pain isn’t severe. Of course, if you experience bleeding that can’t be controlled after five minutes, dizziness, loss of consciousness or intense pain, seek emergency medical help right away.

And as for Noah Galloway:  In an interview a few days later, he showed off his new smile, with the temporary bridge his dentist provided… and he even continued to dance with the same partner!

If you would like more information about dental trauma, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can learn more in the Dear Doctor magazine articles “Trauma & Nerve Damage to Teeth” and “The Field-Side Guide to Dental Injuries.”


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Thumb Sucking One of Many Factors to Consider When Treating a Poor Bite

By Sunset Dental
February 17, 2016
Category: Oral Health
Tags: thumb sucking  
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It’s true — thumb sucking beyond age 4 can cause bite problems for permanent teeth. But prolonged thumb sucking is just one of a number of possible contributing factors for a bad bite (malocclusion). A dentist must identify all the factors involved when a bad bite is present — their involvement is essential for a successful treatment outcome.

A fairly benign habit for infants and toddlers, thumb sucking is related to an “infantile swallowing pattern” young children use by thrusting their tongues forward between the upper and lower teeth when they swallow. Around age 4, though, they usually transition to an adult swallowing pattern in which the tongue rests on the roof of the mouth just behind the front teeth. Thumb sucking stops for most children around the same time.

Thumb sucking beyond this age, though, can put increased pressure on incoming permanent teeth pushing them forward. This could lead to an “open bite” in which the upper and lower teeth don’t meet when the jaws are closed. The tongue may also continue to thrust forward when swallowing to seal the resulting gap, which further reinforces the open bite.

Before treating the bite with braces, we must first address the thumb sucking and improper tongue placement when swallowing — if either isn’t corrected the teeth could gradually revert to their previous positions after the braces come off. Besides behavioral incentives, we can also employ a thin metal appliance called a “tongue crib” placed behind the upper and lower incisors. A tongue crib discourages thumb sucking and makes it more difficult for the tongue to rest within the open bite gap when swallowing, which helps retrain it to a more normal position.

An open bite can also occur if the jaws develop with too much vertical growth. Like thumb sucking and improper tongue placement, abnormal jaw growth could ultimately cause orthodontic treatment to fail. In this case, though, surgery may be necessary to correct the jaw structure.

With all these possible variables, our first step needs to be a thorough orthodontic exam that identifies all the cause factors for your child’s specific malocclusion. Knowing if and how thumb sucking may have contributed to the poor bite will help us design a treatment strategy that’s successful.

If you would like more information on the causes of poor tooth position, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article “How Thumb Sucking Affects the Bite.”


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Advancing Gum Disease Requires Thorough Treatment to Control it

By Sunset Dental
February 09, 2016
Category: Oral Health
Tags: oral hygiene   gum disease  
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If you ever get out of the habit of daily brushing and flossing, you’re setting yourself up for dental disease. Neglecting oral hygiene allows bacterial plaque to build up on tooth surfaces, which can give rise to aggressive gum infections known collectively as periodontal (gum) disease.

Gum disease may first manifest itself as gingivitis, an inflammation of the outer gum tissues around teeth. Resuming hygiene habits could help reduce the infection if it’s detected early enough. If the infection has spread deeper below the gum line, though, brushing and flossing won’t be able to reach and remove the offending plaque — you’ll need our help with that.

The objective of any such treatment is the same as your daily brushing and flossing — remove plaque as well as hardened deposits (calculus) that cause disease. The most basic technique is called scaling in which we use specialized hand instruments (scalers) or ultrasonic equipment to loosen and remove the plaque and calculus from all tooth and gum surfaces.

For deeper plaque, we may need to use a technique called root planing. As its name implies, we use equipment similar to scalers to shave or “plane” plaque, calculus, bacteria or other toxins from the roots that have become ingrained in their surfaces.

These procedures are often carried out with local anesthesia to ensure patient comfort and allow us to be as meticulous as possible with plaque and calculus removal. It’s imperative that we remove as much plaque and calculus as possible, and which often involves more than one session. This is because as the gum tissues become less inflamed it allows us to access more plaque-infested areas during subsequent sessions.

Hopefully, these techniques will arrest the infection and restore good health to gum tissues. It’s then important for you to recommit and follow through on a renewed daily hygiene regimen to reduce the chances of re-infection that could lead to more serious problems and potential tooth loss.

If you would like more information on treating periodontal (gum) disease, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article “Root Planing.”


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4 Tips to Help you Quit the Smoking Habit

By Sunset Dental
February 01, 2016
Category: Oral Health
Tags: oral health   smoking  
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It’s been widely established for decades that cigarette smoking contributes to cancer and heart disease. But did you know smoking will also increase your risk of tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease, as well as nuisance problems like tooth staining, bad breath and diminished taste perception?

Its effects on your teeth and mouth are all the more reason to quit smoking. But deciding and following through are two different things: many smokers find it painfully difficult to quit due to their addiction to nicotine, tobacco’s active ingredient.

But while difficult, it can be done. Here are 4 tips to help you follow through on your decision to quit smoking.

Change Your Response to Stress. Cigarette smoking is closely tied to the pleasure and reward areas of your brain. With its “hit” of nicotine, you sub-consciously identify smoking as a way to relieve the unpleasant feelings of stress. Instead, substitute other stress relievers when it occurs: going for a walk, talking to a friend or taking a few deep breaths. In time, this substitution will wear down the trigger response to stress you’ve developed with smoking.

Gradually Reduce Nicotine. You don’t have to quit abruptly or “cold turkey”: over the course of a few weeks, try switching to brands with decreasing levels of nicotine. Each week change to a brand with 0.2-0.4 milligrams less nicotine yield than the brand you were smoking the previous week. When you reach the lowest nicotine yield you can find, begin reducing the number of cigarettes you smoke each day. You can find a list of nicotine yields by brand at www.erowid.org/plants/tobacco/tobacco_nic.shtml.

Quitting Loves Company. While you’re responsible for quitting, you may also benefit from the support of others. Usually eight to ten weeks of peer group sessions, a cessation support group provides instruction and ample structure with others engaged in the same struggle. You can usually locate one of these support groups by asking your healthcare provider.

Talk to Your Doctor or Dentist. Next to you or your family, no one wants you to quit more than we do! We can provide you information, treatment and encouragement as you take this big step toward improving your life and health.

If you would like more information on how to quit smoking, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic and more tips for quitting by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article “10 Tips to Help You Stop Smoking.”


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