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Helping Your Teen Adjust to Their New Braces

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February 27, 2020

Your teen needs braces to help align their teeth, but these dental implements can cause a little discomfort initially. If your teen is having a hard time, make sure you take a few minutes to try some things to help them out. 1. [...]

3 Ways Smoking Is Really Bad for Your Smile

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January 30, 2020

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. [...]

Common Myths Associated with Dental Veneers Exposed

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December 28, 2019

Slight imperfections, misshapen teeth, teeth that are too small, discoloration—all of these are examples of dental situations that can possibly be corrected with veneers. Veneers are onlays that are uniquely customized and shaped to slip over the surface of a tooth to change its overall appearance. [...]

4 Tips to Combat Dental Anxiety

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November 27, 2019

Dental anxiety affects hundreds of thousands of Americans. There are many reasons why people might have dental anxiety. They may have fear of the unknown, fear of the motorized dental tools or simply be afraid of getting bad news from the dentists. [...]

Recognizing Gingivitis

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October 28, 2019

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. [...]

3 Problems to Be Alert to with Your Smile as a Diabetic

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September 30, 2019

In the United States alone, there are 29.1 million people who have been diagnosed with diabetes. Just as diabetes can affect your overall health, it can also affect the health of your mouth and smile. [...]

Wishing You Had White Teeth? Here's What You Should Know

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August 30, 2019

If you're like most people, you realize the value of a white, bright smile — and you may be feeling self-conscious because your smile isn't as dazzling as you'd like it to be. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways available to those who'd like to have whiter teeth. [...]

How to Make Your Professional Teeth Whitening Results Last

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July 31, 2019

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. [...]

The Benefits of Fluoride

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June 30, 2019

You may have heard of fluoride as beneficial for your teeth — or even had a fluoride treatment at a dental cleaning. [...]

Tooth Enamel Loss

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May 30, 2019

Everyday activities such as eating and drinking cause some degree of tooth enamel erosion at some point in nearly everyone's lifetime. [...]

Benefits of Dental Implants

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May 1, 2019

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

Ways to Keep Your Gums Healthy

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March 30, 2019

Everyone wants to have a gleaming smile with white, even teeth. But not everyone realizes that the best way to keep your smile intact is to take the best possible care of your gums. [...]

Causes of Tooth Pain

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February 28, 2019

In most cases, tooth pain is caused by a problem with your teeth or your jaw, and the pain can go from a nagging, annoying pain to so excruciating it’s debilitating. Whenever you have tooth pain, it’s always a good idea to be checked out by your dentist. [...]

Cosmetic Dentistry FAQ

January 31, 2019

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. [...]

The ABCs of Preventative Dentistry

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December 31, 2018

What do you think of when you hear the words "preventative dentistry"? Do you think about how the brushing and flossing you do daily helps prevent cavities? [...]

What is preventive Dentistry?

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November 28, 2018

Simply speaking, preventative dentistry involves being mindful of good oral hygiene practices to promote optimal tooth and gum health. The goal of preventative dentistry is to help prevent serious issues such as gum disease and tooth decay from occurring at some point in the future. [...]

Types of Cosmetic Dentistry

October 28, 2018

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. [...]

Types of Dental Implants

September 26, 2018

According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, there are two major types of implants - endosteal and subperiosteal. The Two Major Types of Dental Implants Endosteal dental implants are implants that are put into the jawbone of the patient. [...]

Going for a Dental Checkup? Remember to Ask These 4 Important Questions

August 28, 2018

As a general rule of thumb, you should have a dental checkup about twice a year. This appointment is important because it gives your dentist a chance to assess the health of your smile and combat small problems before they get bigger. [...]

Why Having Regular Dental Checkups is Important

July 27, 2018

We know - it may feel like just yesterday that you were at your last dental checkup, but you’re already getting a reminder for your next scheduled appointment. [...]

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Helping Your Teen Adjust to Their New Braces

3 Ways Smoking Is Really Bad for Your Smile

Common Myths Associated with Dental Veneers Exposed

4 Tips to Combat Dental Anxiety

Recognizing Gingivitis

3 Problems to Be Alert to with Your Smile as a Diabetic

Wishing You Had White Teeth? Here's What You Should Know

How to Make Your Professional Teeth Whitening Results Last

The Benefits of Fluoride

Tooth Enamel Loss

Benefits of Dental Implants

Ways to Keep Your Gums Healthy

Causes of Tooth Pain

Cosmetic Dentistry FAQ

The ABCs of Preventative Dentistry

What is preventive Dentistry?

Types of Cosmetic Dentistry

Types of Dental Implants

Going for a Dental Checkup? Remember to Ask These 4 Important Questions

Why Having Regular Dental Checkups is Important

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