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Gum Recession Can Harm Your Oral Health and Your Smile
- posted: May 28, 2021
Your gums don't just attractively frame your teeth—they protect them as well. If they shrink back (recede) from their normal covering, portions of the teeth could become exposed to Read More
Whether Voting for a Candidate or Wisdom Teeth, You Can Choose Wisely
- posted: May 18, 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 Read More
Thumb Sucking and Tongue Thrusting Could Cause a Poor Bite
- posted: May 08, 2021
There are many things to be concerned about with your infant. Thumb sucking shouldn't be one of them—at least not yet. Practically universal among young children, the habit normally Read More
Here's Why Gum Disease Could Be Lurking in Your Mouth Even Now
- posted: Apr. 28, 2021
If you think periodontal (gum) disease is something that only happens to the other guy (or gal), you might want to reconsider. Roughly half of adults over age 30—and Read More
Practical Tips for Keeping Your Teeth Clean While Wearing Braces
- posted: Apr. 18, 2021
Wearing braces can pose challenges for your daily life and habits. One in particular is trying to keep your teeth and gums clean. Braces or not, your oral hygiene needs Read More
You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
- posted: Apr. 08, 2021
Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may Read More
Two Major Causes for Implant Failure and How You Can Prevent Them
- posted: Mar. 29, 2021
Dental implants are a reliable way to replace teeth. More than 95% of implants survive ten years after their installation, and many of these could conceivably continue for decades. But Read More
Certain Drugs for Osteoporosis Could Impact Your Dental Care
- posted: Mar. 19, 2021
Osteoporosis is a serious bone weakening disease in older adults that can turn a minor fall into a major bone fracture. But the condition could also impact dental treatment—triggered Read More
Removing Teeth Might Make It Easier To Straighten a Smile
- posted: Mar. 09, 2021
Dentists remove millions of teeth each year, often because of tooth decay or gum disease. But disease isn't the only reason—a tooth extraction might make it easier to straighten Read More
Mike Tyson: The Prizefighter Prizes His Unique Smile
- posted: Feb. 27, 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
4 Tips for Improving Daily Brushing and Flossing
- posted: Feb. 17, 2021
Two important practices boost your protection from dental disease: twice-a-year dental visits; and daily brushing and flossing. Of the two, that second one could be the most important. Personal oral Read More
Although Rare, This Condition Could Destroy a Tooth
- posted: Feb. 07, 2021
Most dental problems are caused by tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease, easily preventable with dedicated daily hygiene and regular dental care. But there are a few other rare Read More
Flexible RPDs - a Sound, Temporary Way To Replace Missing Teeth
- posted: Jan. 28, 2021
The timing around losing a tooth may not always sync with your financial ability. It's not unusual for people to postpone getting a dental implant—by far the best option Read More
As Antetokounmpo Knows, Even an NBA Star Can Be Sidelined by a Toothache
- posted: Jan. 18, 2021
The NBA's reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo may seem unstoppable, but he proved no match for a troubled tooth. Antetokounmpo, the self-proclaimed “Greek Freak,” missed one of the final three Read More
Don't Ignore Your Tooth Pain
- posted: Jan. 18, 2021
Find out what a toothache could be trying to tell you. It often seems like a toothache rears its ugly head at the worst of times. Perhaps you were woken up Read More
Your Food's Micronutrients Make a Difference in Your Dental Health
- posted: Jan. 08, 2021
When you were a kid, a plate of green beans or carrots probably seemed less appealing than a handful of cookies or a bowl of ice cream. Mom or Read More
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Michael J Morris, DDS
Spring, TX 77379
