With all the ads bombarding everyone on television, it may seem like a cost-effective measure to buy over the counter (OTC) teeth whitening treatments. Everyone wants to know if they are better off with OTC solutions or if cosmetic dentistry… Read More
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Root Canals Aren’t That Bad
When you tell someone you are getting a root canal, people either look at you with pity or shrug it off and tell you it isn’t that bad. But the truth is, you are probably in a lot more pain… Read More
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How to Prevent Cavities
The word “cavity” actually refers to the hole or structural damage to a tooth that is caused by bacteria. Bacteria attacks the two outer layers of your teeth called the enamel and dentin. These layers help to protect the soft… Read More
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Bad Habits for Your Child’s Teeth
After a baby is born, you spend months teaching it about the world around them. You help nurse them when they are sick, teething, and spend sleepless nights by their side. So why do parents ignore the source of all… Read More
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The Importance of Mouth Guards
Stress and sports are two of the biggest causes of people grinding and clenching their teeth. It is a habit that can be extremely hard to break and can also severely damage your teeth. So what can do you do… Read More
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Which is Better: Dentures versus Dental Implants?
If the thought of someone seeing your missing teeth gives you the shivers, this article is for you. For many people, missing or broken teeth are an embarrassment. They are the people that cover their mouths when they talk or… Read More
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Bad Habits for Your Teeth
Every parent knows that having their child suck their thumb past teething is a bad idea. But what about the other habits children pick up from other adults or even from their own parents?
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Choosing the Right Toothbrush
Toothbrushes are 25 percent of our dental care routines but anyone who has ever walked into a drugstore knows how difficult it is to shop for a toothbrush. There are so many different options to choose from: hard, soft, or… Read More
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Pediatric Dental Care: Tips and Tricks for a Healthy Mouth
The average child develops teeth between three and 12 months of age. By the time your child is three years old, they will have 20 teeth inside their mouth. Some parents question proper dental care for these baby teeth and… Read More
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Creating your Dental Care Routine
From birth, we have been told to brush twice a day every day and to floss between meals. But no one has really explained to us why we’re supposed to do this so we sometimes brush it off as a… Read More