When your dentist discovers that a cavity has developed, it must be filled with specific materials. In the past, fillings were created out of a myriad of different substances. Silver, mercury, and gold were often found in most patients’ mouths… Read More
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Terrific Facts About Toothbrushes
We’ve heard our whole lives one of the most important keys to oral health is regularly brushing of our teeth. Throughout the years the toothbrush has evolved; from electronic to toothbrushes with twice as many bristles – there are endless… Read More
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The Dangers of Teeth Grinding
Bruxism (also known as teeth grinding) is a condition that plagues many people. Involuntary grinding one’s teeth will lead to tooth damage. There are many people that wake up in the morning with a headache and a sore jaw and… Read More
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The Benefits of Dental Implants
Teeth can sometimes break, crack, or fall out, due to injury or sickness or as we age. In these cases, dental implants can do a lot for a person. Losing a tooth can not only negatively affect your ability to… Read More
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Do Wisdom Teeth Really Need To Be Removed?
Wisdom teeth removal can be a rite of passage. A painful one yes, but still a milestone. Although there are those lucky few who never have to face this prospect, most people need to have their wisdom teeth removed…. Read More
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Senior Citizen Dental Health, Part 3: Establishing a Regular Routine
Over the past two weeks, we have been discussing the various facets of senior citizen dental health. If you have not yet read Part 1 and Part 2, we recommend you do so before continuing. In this edition of the… Read More
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Senior Citizen Dental Health Part 2: Common Dental Conditions
Last time, we started discussing senior citizen dental health. Mainly, we focused on how to maintain dental health for the elderly and what health problems poor oral hygiene can cause or make worse. In this blog, we’ll take a closer… Read More
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Senior Citizen Dental Health: Maintaining Dental Health for the Elderly
Typically, when we think of healthy dental habits we automatically think of children. But what about the elderly? Dental health is important at all ages, and senior citizen dental health is no exception. In this blog, we’ll focus on ways… Read More
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Smoking and Dental Health
Smoking can cause a myriad of health problems, from your nails to your organs, and your teeth are no exception. Many people are aware of major health problems, like cancer, and totally unaware that it can take a huge toll… Read More
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How Effective Are Toothache Home Remedies?
It’s late at night or a weekend morning and your dentist’s office is closed. Unfortunately, you’re suffering from a nasty toothache that doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon. You grab your smartphone or laptop and search for toothache… Read More