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Your teeth are meant to last a lifetime. However, they need proper care and protection to do so. While there are excellent options in tooth replacement, including dentures and dental implants, the preferred choice is to keep your natural teeth. Here’s a closer look at the top three reasons why patients lose a tooth, or…

You’ve brushed your teeth as long as you can remember. As an adult, you may feel confident that you’re doing it correctly. However, there are some important rules to follow when it comes to brushing. These 3 brushing mistakes are all too common. To protect your smile, avoid the following when it comes to brushing:…

Although it is a very common condition, tooth sensitivity can cause significant discomfort and even impact your quality of life. If you wince at the thought of eating ice cream or even cover your mouth to prevent a cold wind from stinging your teeth, you need to talk to your dentist about your concerns. Teeth…

Dental care includes many components, including how your teeth and gums look, feel and function. Your oral health not only has the power to impact your self-esteem and quality of life, but it can also have a serious impact on your overall health. Therefore, it is very important that you have a clear understanding of…

Although the goal and hope is to retain your natural teeth through a lifetime, the reality is that many of us will need to have a permanent tooth extracted at some point in time. At Grateful Dental, we do everything we can to save and preserve your natural teeth. However, there are situations when it…

Do you chew gum after meals? If it’s sugarless gum, you are significantly boosting your dental health. According to the American Dental Association, studies show that chewing sugarless gum for 20 minutes following meals can help prevent tooth decay. You may think that you are just freshening your breath, but what goes on inside your…

Your smile has unique needs throughout various stage of your life. As an aging adult, there are specific health risks that affect the heart and bones as well as the mouth. Educating yourself on the conditions associated with aging and oral health can help you retain your smile for years to come. After all, your…

When it comes to kissing your spouse or sharing food utensils with your child, you are at risk for passing a cold and catching a cavity. That’s right; just like the flu or a cold, dental caries are contagious. While sugar tends to get all the blame, tooth decay is primarily caused by bacteria that…

Do you find yourself overwhelmed at the endless toothpaste options at your local grocery store? From whitening and tartar control to all-natural and fluoride, deciding which tube to purchase can be a daunting task. While not all toothpastes are created equal, they all seem to have some common ingredients, such as abrasive agents for scrubbing,…

You have probably heard the terms TMJ and TMD mentioned together or even interchangeably. While they both refer to the jaw, they do not hold the same definition. Let’s take a look at the difference between TMD and TMJ. Symptoms of TMD It is important to know the symptoms of TMD. Recognizing them at home…