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Whether Voting for a Candidate or Wisdom Teeth, You Can Choose Wisely
posted: Oct. 30, 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
Temporary Smiles for Teens Waiting on Dental Implants
posted: Oct. 20, 2021.

Here's some good news: Teenagers are less likely than adults to lose teeth to dental disease. But there's also a flip side. Teens can still lose teeth, more likely Read more
We're Improving Our Effectiveness in Treating Tooth Decay
posted: Oct. 10, 2021.

For several decades, dentists have been saving teeth from tooth decay following a few basic guidelines: 1) Identify decay as soon as possible; 2) Thoroughly remove decayed tooth structure; Read more
Implants Can Provide Effective Options for Total Tooth Replacement
posted: Sep. 30, 2021.

Losing all your teeth can dramatically impact your life for the worst. Fortunately, we can give you your "teeth" back. The most common way, at least until a few Read more
How a Tooth Caused Hannah Bronfman's Mystery Ailments
posted: Sep. 20, 2021.

Hannah Bronfman, well-known DJ and founder of the health and beauty website HBFIT.com, took a tumble while biking a few years ago. After the initial pain and bruising subsided, Read more
Cracked Mouth Corners: How to Resolve This Irritating Problem
posted: Sep. 10, 2021.

In addition to the usual tooth and gum problems, dentists also see patients with soft tissue infections in and around the mouth. One of the more common of these Read more
Brush or Floss First? Here's What You Need to Know to Decide
posted: Aug. 31, 2021.

If you like conundrums like "Which came first? The chicken or the egg?", then you may enjoy this one: "Which should you do first, brush or floss?" Both of these Read more
How Not to Let a Dental Injury Ruin Your Summer Vacation
posted: Aug. 21, 2021.

After a year of lockdowns and other COVID-19 restrictions, people are itching this summer to get back out into the great outdoors. The good news is that quite a Read more
The Disappearing Tooth Gap - Michael Strahan Pulls an Epic April Fool's Prank
posted: Aug. 11, 2021.

If you're a fan of former NFL player and current host of Good Morning America Michael Strahan, then you're well aware of his unique smile feature—a noticeable gap between Read more
Dental Treatment Depends on What's Really Causing Your Tooth Pain
posted: Aug. 01, 2021.

Not all toothaches are alike: Some are sharp and last only a second or two; others throb continuously. You might feel the pain in one tooth, or it could Read more
Take Care of Your Teeth and Gums Even While Camping
posted: Jul. 22, 2021.

July is Park and Recreation Month, a great time to pack up the tent, bed roll and camp stove and head for your nearest state or national park. Just Read more
Gum Disease Could Impact More Than Your Oral Health
posted: Jul. 12, 2021.

Preventing periodontal (gum) disease not only preserves your teeth and gums, it might also benefit the rest of your health. There's growing evidence that gum disease has links to Read more
A Routine Dental Procedure Saves This MLB Standout's Broken Tooth
posted: Jul. 02, 2021.

During this year's baseball spring training, Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton got into a row with a steak dinner—and the beefsteak got the better of it. During his Read more
Here are a Few Options for Managing Dental Treatment Costs
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.

In an ideal world, your family's dental needs would mesh seamlessly with the family budget. Alas, it's not always that way, and it can often be a head scratcher Read more
CT Imaging Technology Can Improve Outcomes for Complex Dental Problems
posted: Jun. 12, 2021.

The mouth is a crowded place with nerves, blood vessels and sinus cavities sharing common space with the teeth and gums. Although important in their own right, these structures Read more
Although It Sounds Exotic, This Mouth Sore Isn't a Big Concern
posted: Jun. 02, 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

Lee V. Farkas, DDS

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