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• posted: Oct. 20, 2014
• tooth decay

For years the main approach to treating tooth decay (or caries) could best be described as “drill and fill” — remove the decayed tooth material and fill the resulting Read More

• posted: Sep. 24, 2014
• tooth wear

You may not realize it, but the simple act of eating can generate a tremendous amount of force on teeth and jaws. Fortunately, your teeth can absorb much of Read More

• posted: Sep. 09, 2014
• celebrity smiles,  cosmetic dentistry

What happens if you’re right in the middle of a song, in front of an arena full of fans… and you knock out a tooth with your microphone? If Read More

• posted: Aug. 25, 2014
• oral health

If you occasionally notice mildly irritating red patches on the top surface of your tongue, you may be one of the three percent or less of the population with Read More

• posted: Aug. 15, 2014
• smile makeover

Not long ago, Jane Fonda gave a British interviewer a clue as to how she manages to look so young at her advanced age. During the 2011 Cannes Film Read More

• posted: Aug. 01, 2014
• braces,  orthodontics

There was a time when most adults with a bad bite or misaligned teeth considered it too late in their lives for corrective treatment. Fortunately, times have changed — Read More

• posted: Jul. 17, 2014
• nightguard,  grinding teeth

Here's an interesting tidbit of information on Wheel of Fortune host Vanna White: like many people, she grinds her teeth at night. In a detailed interview with Dear Doctor Read More

• posted: Jul. 02, 2014
• sedation dentistry

The next time you’re visiting Boston, why not make time for a stroll in the city’s renowned public garden? It’s got a little something for everyone: acres of greenhouses Read More

• posted: Jun. 17, 2014
• celebrity smiles,  cosmetic dentistry

Remember Matthew Lewis? You've seen him in all of the Harry Potter movies, where he played the bumbling Neville Longbottom: a pudgy, teenage wizard-in-training whose teeth could best be Read More

• posted: Jun. 02, 2014
• loose dentures

There’s no dispute in most cases that dental implants are superior to removable dentures as a restoration for missing teeth. One area in particular is the effect a removable Read More

• posted: May 16, 2014
• celebrity smiles,  cosmetic dentistry

He once lived in Australia, wore his hair in a mullet, and played guitar in a band called The Ranch. Today, country music star Keith Urban looks different than Read More

• posted: Apr. 24, 2014
• orthodontics,  clear aligners

Metal braces are often considered a rite of passage for teenagers whose teeth need straightening. While some teens have no problem with this, others are more self-conscious and would Read More

• posted: Apr. 09, 2014
• oral health,  celebrity smiles,  pregnancy

We've all heard of morning sickness, but did you know that it's also not unusual for pregnant women to experience oral discomfort? This is what Entertainment Tonight co-host Nancy Read More

• posted: Mar. 25, 2014
• oral health,  pregnancy

Every pregnant woman knows that her body will go through a series of profound changes as it's making a new life. Along with the alterations in overall size and Read More

• posted: Mar. 10, 2014
• oral health,  celebrity smiles

The Tooth Fairy has been easing the process of losing baby teeth for hundreds of years — at least 500 years according to one authority on the subject. Her Read More

• posted: Mar. 07, 2014

Welcome to the Blog of Orthodontic Associates Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a dentist in the Conyers, GA area, we’re excited you are here. With the dental industry Read More