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Are you terrified when it comes to going to the dentist? If so, you are not alone. But don’t put off going to the dentist because of this fear. There is another way. [...]

Excessive alcohol consumption has serious harmful consequences for your oral health. If you have an issue with excessive drinking, you will likely also develop oral health issues. Alcohol can have adverse effects on your teeth, gums, and tongue. [...]

It's easy to think of dentists as a general category of a profession. However, the truth is that oral care is a complex field, one that requires people to specialize in certain kinds of care. [...]

Very young children don't know how to brush their teeth and must be taught how. As a parent, it's your job to help your child with this task. There are many things you can do to help your child learn to brush and take care of their teeth. [...]

Every year, you bring your child to the dentist to get their checkup, and sometimes it can seem like every year, your child has new cavities that need to be filled. [...]

You've found out that you have a huge reason to be smiling—congratulations! At Southern Oaks Dental Care, we're here to help you keep your healthy smile throughout your pregnancy. Here are a few changes you may see with your smile while you have a baby-in-progress. 1. [...]

Missing teeth can have a number of serious consequences to your oral health as well as your overall wellbeing. Dental implants are an excellent solution for treating this situation in many cases. Even so, not everyone is a good candidate for dental implants. [...]

Dental veneers are small onlays made of body-safe materials that get bonded to the surface of a tooth. [...]

If you are part of the population that is still firing up a cigarette when you get the chance, you should know that quitting could be one of the best things you ever do for your oral health. [...]

Gingivitis is the non-destructive form of periodontal disease; however, left untreated, gingivitis can progress to the more serious form of the disease, periodontitis. Periodontitis can lead to tooth loss. [...]

To prolong the results of your professional teeth whitening, you may need to make a few adjustments to your routine. Due to the variation of people's lifestyles and body chemistry, it's difficult to predict exactly how long your whitening will last. [...]

Most people want a beautiful smile, but for a number of reasons, it's not always possible without a little help from cosmetic dentistry. [...]

We want all our patients to have healthy teeth and gums and wonderful smiles. Cosmetic dentistry improves the appearance of your smile by whitening teeth, correcting overbites or crooked teeth, replacing missing teeth, or covering imperfections. We would be glad to answer any questions that you. [...]

Cosmetic dentistry is its own type of dentistry, separate from general dentistry, endodontics or other specialties. This type focuses on creating a brighter, more beautiful smile. Nonetheless, it also includes the health of your mouth. [...]