Dental Blog

Oral Health = Overall Health

Remember love at first at sight? For more than 60% of Americans, it’s love at first smile– but the confidence of an amazing smile cannot be achieved without proper dental hygiene. Keeping your teeth and gums healthy goes a bit further than just brushing and flossing. Regular visits to the dentist for oral check-ups ensure …

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Your 6-month Hygiene Checklist

Did you know over 91% of adults experienced some degree of tooth decay in their life? Although many view the occasional cavity as not necessarily a big deal, the fact of the matter is poor dental health can harm your overall health. Luckily, many oral diseases, such as gum disease and tooth decay, are entirely …

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Why Do I Grind My Teeth at Night?

Your jaw feels sore when you wake up in the morning and you have a dull headache. You might wonder what brought it on — are you dehydrated, did you try to bite down too hard on a crunchy food, or did you sleep in a funny position? It could be one of the above …

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Top Causes of Tooth Pain

Sometimes, when you get sick, there’s really not much you can do about it. When you’re dealing with the common cold, the best you can do is rest up and wait for the virus to pass. In other cases, an illness won’t just resolve on its own and letting it “do its thing” can cause …

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Smile Makeovers

A new smile can improve your overall appearance and boost your confidence. You can improve your smile through different dental cosmetic procedures such as; crowns, veneers, dental implants, teeth whitening, and tooth colored fillings. All of these can be performed by your primary dentist so what are you waiting for? Before you get started on …

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Dangers of Untreated Gum and Bone Disease

Sometimes, when you get sick, there’s really not much you can do about it. When you’re dealing with the common cold, the best you can do is rest up and wait for the virus to pass. In other cases, an illness won’t just resolve on its own and letting it “do its thing” can cause …

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Gum Problem Basics: Sore, Swollen and Bleeding Gums

When you notice a problem with your gums, such as swelling or bleeding when you brush or floss, your first thought might be “oh no, I have gum disease.” While bleeding, swollen, or sore gums can be a symptom of gum and bone disease, other factors can be behind your gum problems, too. Understanding what …

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10 Causes of Bad Breath

Bad breath can happen to anyone. The American Dental Association reports that about half of adults in the US have or will have to deal with bad breath at some point in their lifetimes. The reasons for bad breath range from the not-so-bad (you had a slice of garlic pizza) to the more urgent (you’ve …

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Advances in Dental Implants

Although modern dental implants have only been around for a few decades, the idea of implants dates back to ancient times. According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the earliest evidence of implant dentistry dates back to about 600 AD. The remains of a Mayan woman reveal pieces of shell hammered into her jaw. …

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Different Types of Dental Crowns

Although teeth are made from one of the hardest, toughest materials in the human body (tooth enamel), they can still be damaged or broken. In some cases, a filling might be all you need to repair a tooth damaged by a cavity or decay. However, sometimes a tooth is not able to be restored with …

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