Whether you are preparing to have your wisdom teeth pulled or preparing for another tooth to be extracted, you have undoubtedly heard about dry sockets and how uncomfortable they can be. While most people do not develop dry sockets after… Read More
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Eating Healthy is Good for Your Teeth, Too!
October is Eat Better, Eat Together Month as sponsored by the national Health and Wellness Association. Family meals provide the ideal opportunity for socializing and exchanging ideas with other people. As technology grows, it’s easy to distance ourselves from one… Read More
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What are Dental Veneers?
If you have discolored teeth, chipped teeth, broken teeth, or even misaligned teeth, then dental veneers may be the best option for you. Dental veneers, or porcelain veneers, are thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front… Read More
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Dental Tips for the Halloween Season
Halloween is just around the corner, which means that your children will be celebrating the spooky holiday at school and at their friend’s house. You may even have started early and snuck a few pumpkin shaped cookies into their lunch… Read More
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4 Tips for Travel Tooth Care
If you’re heading out this weekend for a quick trip away from home, you may want to remember a few more things than your rain jacket. Travel is the perfect time to let go of your routine and enjoy the… Read More
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How to Prevent Gum Disease
Periodontal disease, or gum disease, is caused when bacteria in plaque builds up between the gums and teeth. When this bacterium begins to grow, the gums around the tooth can become inflamed. When left untreated and uncared for, the inflammation… Read More
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Have your Teeth Whitened for Fall
Yesterday was the first official day of fall. Summer is over, and it’s time to start sifting through our wardrobe in order to pack away our summer dresses and bring out the sweaters. If you’re looking for more of a… Read More
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Stop Smoking. Love, Your Teeth
You may be one of the many Americans still habitually smoking cigarettes. You don’t need us telling you that it’s bad for your health; you’ve already heard it before. What you may not know is that your habit is taking… Read More
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The Benefits of Mouthwash
Do you remember those Listerine advertisements? They pictured a man or a woman rinsing with the alcohol based mouth rinse for 30 seconds, holding back the urge to spit prematurely. The specific brand of mouthwash was famous for recognizing the… Read More
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Tooth Abscess 101
An abscessed tooth is an infection starting at the root of a tooth or between the gum and a tooth. Commonly, it’s caused by severe tooth decay, trauma to the tooth, or gum disease. It occurs when the soft tissue… Read More