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Cosmetic Dentistry
Sometimes no matter how well we care for our teeth there are things about them we just don’t like. You might think your teeth are too small. You might think your teeth aren’t aligned correctly. You...
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Dental Health As You Age
Aging comes along with many changes in your health. As with other areas of your body, taking care of your teeth and gums become even more important. There is a myth that when you become elderly, you...
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Gingivitis
Gingivitis is a word we all have heard when describing a problem with dental health. We all nod with understanding when it’s mentioned, but how many really know what it is and what causes it. Our...
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How to Handle a Cracked Tooth
An injury that results in a cracked tooth can be very traumatic, whether you are young or old. Knowing how to handle the situation before it occurs can help you keep calm during the minutes following...
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Implants or Dentures: What’s the Better Choice?
Missing teeth used to strictly be replaced with dentures, but today there are other options, including dental implants. Many people are choosing implants over dentures today because of their vast...
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Foods High in Starch are Bad for your Teeth Too
Candy and other foods with high sugar content are obviously bad for your teeth, but what many people do not realize is that starchy foods are just as bad for their teeth. The problem with these...
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You are Never too Old for Cavities
Tooth decay might be most commonly talked about among kids and teens, but that does not mean that it does not occur as you age. In fact, seniors are at a higher risk for tooth decay than any other...
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How your Oral Health and Physical Health are Related
Improper oral health can have detrimental effects on your heart and even your blood sugar levels. When gum disease goes undetected in your mouth, the buildup of plaque on your teeth can eventually...
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Get Help for Bruxism
If you wake up at night with a sore jaw or your partner tells you that you were grinding your teeth in the middle of the night, you likely suffer from bruxism. Grinding your teeth at night could be a...
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The Differences Between Porcelain Veneers and Crowns
Porcelain veneers and dental crowns can restore many of the same issues with your teeth, so how do you know which one is right for you? Before you decide, it is important to learn the benefits of both...
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How When you Eat Affects your Dental Health
If you focus on eating healthy foods, then you are on a good start to healthy teeth and gums. Avoiding sugar, high starch and sticky foods is one of the best things you can do to prevent tooth decay...
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The Importance of a Dental Baseline for your Child
If your child does not visit the dentist regularly, he does not have a baseline for the dentist to compare any changes that might occur in his mouth. This could prove to be detrimental to your...
View ArticleWhich Toothpaste is Right for you?
The toothpaste you use has a large impact on the health of your teeth. Among the many options available are those which promise to protect your teeth from tooth decay, enamel stains, sensitivity and...
View ArticleThe Importance of the Health of your Tongue
A key component of your oral health is the health of your tongue. If you neglect proper care for this organ in your mouth, you could be harboring much more bacteria than you thought. At your regular...
View ArticleShould you Use Mints to Freshen your Breath?
Finding the right way to freshen your breath can seem like a constant battle, especially when you consume odorous foods, such as garlic and onions. While there are many options that are perfectly...
View ArticleAre Your Bleeding Gums a Problem?
Bleeding gums, although common, should never be ignored. It can be a sign of a serious oral health issue that needs to be addressed in order to keep the condition under control. Sometimes the bleeding...
View ArticleWho Needs Scaling and Root Planing?
If you have gum disease, we might recommend the scaling and root planing procedure. While the name makes it sound painful, it is a very routine procedure that is simply a deep cleaning of the pockets...
View ArticleDealing with Toothaches at Home
If your toothache is minor, sometimes an over-the-counter ibuprofen is enough to take the pain away. This will help with any swelling and discomfort you may be feeling. It is best to take it before the...
View ArticleAre you at Risk for Oral Cancer?
Oral cancer affects more than 43,000 Americans and causes fatalities in more than 8,000 Americans per year. There are certain risk factors associated with this type of cancer, just as there are with...
View ArticleThe Little Known Facts about Gum Disease
Chances are you have heard of gum disease and one point or another, but are you aware of its seriousness? If you choose to ignore the early signs of gum disease, you put yourself at risk for...
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