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Dental Emergencies in Children
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.
Unfortunately, dental emergencies can sometimes be unavoidable among young children. The good news is the doctor can help you prepare in case you and your child find yourselves in any Read more
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Don't Fear the Root Canal - It Could Just Save Your Tooth
posted: Jul. 26, 2021.
Root canals often get a bum rap. Although the procedure saves millions of teeth every year, it's often erroneously portrayed as an unpleasant experience. And if that wasn't enough, Read more -
Weighing the Facts about DIY Scaling
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.
The dental section of your local drugstore or favorite online site offers more dental tools for home care than ever before. Little angled mirrors. Tongue scrapers. Gum stimulators. Interproximal brushes. Read more
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The Benefits Of CEREC Restorations
posted: Jul. 19, 2021.
Dental restorations are very important to maintaining your dental health. They allow for your dentist to eliminate decay and to protect your tooth, restoring your bite and the appearance of Read more -
Think Twice Before You Undergo Botox Treatment for Chronic Jaw Pain
posted: Jul. 16, 2021.
There's still much about the underlying nature of chronic jaw joint dysfunction we have yet to unravel. Treating these conditions known as temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) may therefore require Read more -
How Dental Implants Work
posted: Jul. 14, 2021.
Curious if dental implants may improve the look of your smile? Dental implants are a cosmetic dentistry procedure that can benefit people with gapped or missing teeth, including improved appearance Read more -
Satisfying a Sweet Tooth
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.
Time for some sweet talk! Many studies have been done to figure out why we enjoy sugar so much. Is it brain chemistry? Is it blood sugar getting a bit Read more
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Teeth Whitening For a Bright Summer
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.
Summer brings sunshine and warm weather, and many of our patients begin thinking about brightening their smiles this time of year. A whiter smile is one just one visit away Read more
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Smokers Are More Susceptible to Harmful Gum Disease. Here's Why
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.
Along with tooth decay, periodontal (gum) disease is a primary enemy of oral health. If not caught and treated, a gum infection could spread and eventually cause tooth loss. But Read more -
Happy Fourth of July
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.
Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they Read more
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As Antetokounmpo Knows, Even an NBA Star Can Be Sidelined by a Toothache
posted: Jun. 26, 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 -
The Effects of Biting Your Nails
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
Also known as onchophagia, the habit of nail biting is one of the so-called “nervous habits” that can be triggered by stress, excitement, or boredom. Approximately half of all kids Read more
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How Not to Let a Dental Injury Ruin Your Summer Vacation
posted: Jun. 16, 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 -
When Snoring Becomes More Than Just Annoying
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.
Snoring occurs when the tissues in the throat relax enough to block part of our airways, or physical conditions such as enlarged tonsils or a deviated septum prevent air from Read more
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Drawing Impacted Teeth Out of the Gums Could Help Normalize a Smile
posted: Jun. 06, 2021.
We instinctively know when a smile looks normal—and when it doesn't. It could be that something simply looks out of place like crooked teeth. But we might also notice Read more -
Here are a Few Options for Managing Dental Treatment Costs
posted: May 27, 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