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Wisdom teeth don’t make you wise, they give you problems. An article published by The New York Times in 2011 reports that 60-70% of patients who still have their wisdom…

If you’ve lost some or all of your teeth, getting dentures makes it easy to regain your former quality of life. With dentures, you’ll be able to eat all the…

Oral surgeons extract approximately 10 million wisdom teeth each year. This is an outpatient procedure, and even though you go home the same day to recover, it can take a…

About 15 million root canals are performed each year in the United States, helping men and women of all ages avoid extractions and maintain healthy, natural smiles. But even though…

Periodontitis is the technical term for something you definitely don’t want: gum disease. The slippery slope to gum disease begins with its precursor, gingivitis. As it progresses, you’re at risk…

Did you know over 8 million teens and adults have turned to Invisalign to reach their orthodontic goals? Are you considering joining them?Dr. Linda K. Westmoreland and our experienced staff…

If you’re brushing and flossing regularly at home, you’re doing yourself a huge favor. That effort is the first step in maintaining optimal dental health — but it’s only the…

As summer turns the corner into fall, all sorts of routines start up again. Children go back to school, jackets and sweaters start coming out in the evening, and it's…

Do your gums bleed whenever you brush or floss? That usually means you're not taking proper care of your teeth and gums.If your gums bleed easily despite your thorough and…

Are you self-conscious about a missing tooth? If so, you aren’t alone. The American College of Prosthodontists estimates that nearly 120 million adults are missing at least one tooth. No…