At times, life can be stressful and the search for stress-relief is a common topic at the water cooler. Meditation, yoga, walking, exercise…are all helpful antidotes to stress. Did you know that stress sometimes manifests itself in unconscious teeth grinding and jaw clenching? This is called bruxism, a fairly common dental issue which affects approximately […]
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Spring cleaning isn’t just for cupboards, cars and closets. It’s also a good time to freshen things up as far as your “dental tool chest” is concerned. Here are a few suggestions: Ditch your winter toothbrush If the flu got to you, you need to replace your toothbrush. Toothbrushes harbor lots of germs and bacteria.
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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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Is a good-night smooch often out of your reach? Do friends and co-workers seem eager to hand you a breath mint? You may not even be aware of it, but you may suffer from the all too common, embarrassing condition known as halitosis. For most of us, bad breath comes from gases produced by bacteria
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Sometimes those everyday aches, pains and discomforts are just a normal part of life. However, sometimes they may signal a more serious problem. Chronic jaw pain or popping, which can be a sign of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ), is one of the most annoying discomforts. TMJ affects the specialized joints in the jaw which are
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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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If you aren’t smiling, you aren’t making important professional and personal connections. It’s true – your smile and your teeth can be great self-confidence boosters – or self-confidence smashers. It’s so important to replace your missing or decayed teeth – not just to improve your appearance and smile – but because without dental support, your
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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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