Are you beginning your search for the best tooth replacement for your smile? Perhaps you recognize that it’s time for this experience to wrap up and for you to make a final decision but you’re having some trouble. If you are like many patients who love the idea of choosing dental implants but who is […]
Sensitive Teeth: 3 Things To Know
Are you someone who doesn’t say much about it but you struggle quite consistently with sensitive teeth? If so, we encourage you to stop hiding this problem and do something about it. Are you more than happy to do something about it but you really don’t know where to start? If so, we suggest you consider the […]
3 Things We See At Checkups (That You Don’t)
You might think to yourself that it’s perfectly fine to postpone your dental checkup. After all, you’ve taken a look in the mirror at your teeth and gums, you’ve made note that they feel just fine, and you can’t see any obvious problems. Unfortunately, this is not a good way to check your oral health. […]
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Chewing Gum: The Questions You’re Afraid To Ask!
Do you go back and forth as you try to decide if chewing gum is okay for your oral health? Perhaps you can think of benefits as well as drawbacks but you’re afraid to ask for a final answer because you want us to say, “Yes, of course! Chewing gum is fabulous for your smile!” […]
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Common Crown Curiosities
Have you noticed that even though you have a good understanding of how a dental crown can help your smile, there are still some aspects of this restorative treatment that leave you somewhat mystified? When you continue to feel curious about any portion of dental care, remember that it’s always a good idea to ask […]
Dental Fillings: What Happens When You Skip Them?
What’s the first thing that goes through your mind when you learn you need a dental filling? If it’s, “I’m just not going to schedule an appointment,” then you might need a quick refresh regarding why you really do need to come see us. We understand that a filling might not be the first thing […]
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To Floss Or Not To Floss?
When you spend time thinking about your dental hygiene, you may discover that you come up with some new ideas that you assume might work for you. For instance, you may convince yourself that if you brush more often than twice a day, you will be able to skip flossing. We applaud your attempt at […]
When Should I Schedule An Oral Cancer Screening?
Almost 40,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer annually in the United States. The disease claims the lives of over 8,000 people each year. Catching it early is vital to successfully treating oral cancer. When you schedule checkups and cleanings at least every six months with your dentist, you’re not just setting an appointment to […]
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Oral Health: Things Aren’t Always As They Seem!
When you are making your way through your dental hygiene session, you might find that some of the information we provided you during your last checkup has become a bit fuzzy, so you do your best to fill in the missing details the best that you can. Unfortunately, if you make assumptions about your smile and your […]
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2 Hazards Of Bottled Water (And Solutions)
Have you ever given any thought to the bottle of water you pick up from the convenience store and carry with you throughout the day? How about when you go ahead and re-fill that bottle of water and use it for the entire week? Do your children do the same thing? This seemingly harmless, convenient […]
