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Moline, IL 61265 US
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609 22nd St. Moline, IL 61265(309) 797-2001
My Blog
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There's More We Can Do About Tooth Decay Besides "Drill and Fill"
posted: Dec. 10, 2021.
Until recently, the standard treatment for tooth decay remained essentially the same for nearly a century: Remove any decayed structure, then prepare and fill the cavity. But that singular Read more -
Dental Hygiene and Care Critical During Cancer Treatment
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.
After months or even years of radiation or chemotherapy, the words "cancer-free" is music to your ears. Your joy and relief, though, may be tempered by the toll these Read more -
Are Implants a No-Go for You? Consider These Other Restoration Options
posted: Nov. 20, 2021.
Our primary aim as dentists is to preserve teeth. There are times, however, when preserving a tooth is no longer worth the effort and we must recommend removing it. Read more -
MAFS Star Jake Edwards Undergoes a Smile Makeover And Helps Others Along the Way
posted: Nov. 10, 2021.
A year ago, former Australian footballer Jake Edwards got married. On television. To a woman he'd just met. No, not in a Vegas wedding chapel—it was all part of Read more -
Here's What To Do for 4 Kinds of Dental Injuries
posted: Oct. 31, 2021.
Although kids are resilient, they're not indestructible. They're prone to their share of injuries, both major and minor—including dental injuries. It's common for physically active children to suffer injuries to Read more -
A Healthy Diet Is an Important Part of Your Dental Disease Prevention Plan
posted: Oct. 21, 2021.
If you think brushing and flossing and regular dental visits are all you need to do to avoid dental disease, you're missing a key component in your prevention plan. Read more -
Osteoporosis Can Cause Complications For Some Types of Dental Work
posted: Oct. 11, 2021.
October 20th is World Osteoporosis Day, putting the spotlight on this degenerative bone condition and the impact it has on millions of people. Not only does it significantly increase Read more -
Take It From Taylor Swift - Losing Your Orthodontic Retainer is No Fun
posted: Oct. 01, 2021.
For nearly two decades, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has dominated the pop and country charts. In December she launched her ninth studio album, called evermore, and in January she delighted Read more -
3 Dental Problems That Could Be Causing Excessive Dental Wear
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.
If you do the right things—keep your teeth clean, see the dentist regularly, and eat a "tooth-friendly" diet—you stand a good chance of having healthy teeth and gums later Read more -
Stay Ahead of Decay-Spreading Root Cavities
posted: Sep. 11, 2021.
Finding out you have a cavity isn't the best of news. But finding out it's a root cavity is even worse: if not treated, the decay can spread more Read more -
Not a Fan of Using CPAP for Your Sleep Apnea? Consider an Oral Appliance
posted: Sep. 01, 2021.
Do you wake up in the morning still feeling tired? Are you drowsy, irritable or have difficulty concentrating? And is your snoring habit a running joke around your household? If Read more -
Supermodel Ashley Graham's Unpleasant Dental Encounter With a Frozen Cookie
posted: Aug. 22, 2021.
Ashley Graham has a beautiful and valuable smile—an important asset to her bustling career as a plus-size model and television host. But she recently revealed on Instagram a “confrontation” Read more -
How to Find Just the Right Toothbrush for You
posted: Aug. 12, 2021.
If you think there's not much difference between toothbrushes, a quick look on a retail oral care aisle might change your mind. About the only thing toothbrushes really have Read more -
Craft a Custom Care Plan by Identifying Your Individual Risk for Tooth Decay
posted: Aug. 02, 2021.
Although we've known for some time how tooth decay forms, it's still prevalent across the population—even more so than cancer or heart disease. Along with gum disease, it's a Read more -
Although It Sounds Exotic, This Mouth Sore Isn't a Big Concern
posted: Jul. 23, 2021.
Most of what goes on inside our mouths—good or bad—is fairly predictable. But every now and then, people encounter something out of the ordinary. A good example is lichen Read more -
Mike Tyson: The Prizefighter Prizes His Unique Smile
posted: Jul. 12, 2021.
Mike Tyson made a splash when he faced off against sharks during the Discovery Channel's Shark Week 2020. But there's bigger news for fans of the former undisputed world Read more