There are many reasons for replacing a tooth – cavities, periodontal disease, bone loss, missing teeth, failed dental work, and injury or trauma are but a few. A dental implant is one of the ways missing teeth can be replaced…and implants are becoming more and more popular. If your smile is less-than-perfect, you may be […]
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Taking care of your teeth by scheduling twice-yearly dental exams is smart. Dental x-rays are an important and valuable part of these exams. They are essentially “pictures” of your teeth, bones, and the soft tissue around them. X-rays use small amounts of radiation but are important because they can detect damage to your teeth and
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Brush your teeth twice a day. And floss. Excellent advice to diligently follow. Remember when the two major decisions you had surrounding your toothbrush was choosing the color of the handle and whether you wanted soft, medium or hard bristles? Today, you have lots of choices – from the size of the bristles, to their
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Times have changed. Years ago, root canals were painful and the puns were true. But with today’s dental advances, there is little, if any, pain involved with a root canal. Millions of teeth are saved each year with root canal therapy which is similar to having a routine filling and can usually be completed in
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The importance of caring for your mouth, teeth and gums cannot be over stated. Nothing beats a beautiful smile and clean, fresh breath. Preventing tooth decay and gum disease is a snap if you make it a priority to schedule a complete dental exam and cleaning every six months. You deserve it. Your teeth deserve
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If it seems that you are more than just thirsty, you can’t wet your whistle, your mouth is sticky and dry, your saliva is thick and stringy – and to top it off, you have chronic bad breath – you may have Xerostomia, also called dry mouth syndrome, a very common health issue that arises
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Your mouth is full of bacteria, germs, mucus and debris from the food you eat. These combine to form a sticky, colorless film on your teeth…called plaque. Brushing and flossing regularly can help get rid of plaque but plaque that is not removed can form tartar which can only be removed by a dentist or
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Remember losing your baby teeth and anticipating a monetary visit from the Tooth Fairy? As an adult, there may be no eagerness in your smile if you are missing one or more of your teeth. Commonly, teeth are lost due to poor dental habits which result in gum disease, infection and decay. Take heart! Dr.
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Here come the holidays… complete with family gatherings and parties with friends and co-workers. It’s the time for joy, celebrating and happy smiles. Chances are, however, that if you are missing teeth, especially a front tooth, you aren’t much into smiling…regardless of the time of year. And did you know that missing teeth tempt fate?
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For hundreds of years, brushing one’s teeth has been a social and hygienic necessity…and important in the prevention of gum disease, tooth decay and bad breath. In the 18th century, the British included crushed china plates in their toothpowder recipes! But today, you have a wide selection of toothpastes to aid in removing the
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