Never Ignore a Cavity

Did you know that the average American adult has had three or more cavities in their lifetime? According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), dental caries (cavities) is the most common chronic disease in both children and adults, affecting 92% of adults aged 20 to 64 and 78% of children aged…

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Is Your Child’s Smile Protected During Sports?

If you have a child in sports, you know how rewarding it can be to watch your child physically work hard at something and succeed during a game or match. Unfortunately, with physical play comes the risk for injuries. As you are buying helmets or knee pads for your youth sports player this season, don’t…

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Why Is My Tooth Hurting?

Tooth pain can be impossible to ignore. In fact, it can make it difficult to eat, sleep or even concentrate when your tooth is hurting. As your dentist, eliminating your dental discomfort is a top priority. However, in order to effectively treat your toothache, we need to uncover the cause first. There are several different…

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What is Full-Service Dentistry?

You grew up with the basic knowledge that a dentist is the person who cleans your teeth. While this is certainly a true fact, a dentist can do so much more than cleanings and checkups. Finding a “full service dentist” means you are partnered with a dental professional who can offer multiple facets of dentistry…

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Oral Cancer: Are You Getting Screened?

According to the American Cancer Society, oral cancer impacts 1 in every 60 men and 1 in every 140 women. The average survival rate for oral cancer is currently 5 years. Is mouth cancer on your radar? There’s an easy and effective way to get screened for oral cancer – at your routine dental visits….

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Impacted Teeth Require Action

If you have an impacted tooth, you know that the pain can be unbearable. An impacted tooth produces high levels of pain and sensitivity because it needs to be addressed. In other words, your body is telling you that something isn’t right – even if you can’t see it. At Grateful Dental, we offer extractions…

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Tooth Brushing Rules Your Kids Need to Know

The average child only sees their dentist two days out of the year. This leaves their dental care in the hands of their parents for the remaining 363 days. While you may not be brushing your child’s teeth for them anymore, there are still some rules you need to teach them regarding this critical oral…

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Gum Disease: The Threat Doesn’t Always Stay in Your Mouth

When thinking about your smile health, how much consideration do you give your gums? While it is common for your teeth to get all the attention, your gums should never be ignored. After all, your gums are the support system of your smile and the foundation of your oral health. When the gums get infected…

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Are Your Prepared to Handle Your Family’s Dental Emergency?

As a leader in your household, you’ve probably got a plan for unexpected emergencies such as a fire, medical injury or home intruder. But what about a dental-related emergency? Would you know what to do if your child suffered a broken tooth, a knocked-out tooth or a soft tissue injury? Simply taking your child to…

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Everything You Need to Know About Dental Veneers

You’ve probably heard of dental veneers as one of the most sought-after treatments in cosmetic dentistry. In fact, many of the celebrity smiles you admire from Hollywood have been artfully crafted with a set of cosmetic dental veneers. Whether you hate your front tooth gap or don’t want to wear braces to fix a slightly…

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