The Best and Worst Drinks for Your Smile

There are many ways to improve your smile, including regular brushing and flossing as well as attending your routine dental exams. However, it is important to realize that what you drink every day also impacts your smile, either for better or for worse. Here is a look at beverages that nurture a healthy smile as…

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Digital X-Rays Are A Win-Win

It may not be hard to find a family dental practice that offers digital dental x-rays during dental checkups; as more and more dentists have adopted this latest dental technology for detecting cavities and other dental problems. As a patient, you may view digital x-rays as simply a safer form of x-rays for your family…

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5 Ways You May Be Ruining Your Smile

Disciplined brushing and flossing is not the only factor that keeps your smile healthy. You may be a five star brusher, but if you engage in one of these five daily habits, your smile is in jeopardy. We all know the dangers in neglecting to brush your teeth or chomping on hard candy all day,…

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Is Six Month Smiles Right For You?

Gone are the days when years in metal brackets and bands are the only solution to a straighter smile. Today’s evolving dental technology gives way to many advanced orthodontic solutions that can help you achieve the smile you have always wanted, without disrupting your lifestyle. For teens and adults who are tired of hiding their…

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Your Teen’s Teeth

We talk frequently about dental health for young children and adults, but what about teens? Teenagers face their own set of unique dental concerns that must not be overlooked. The balancing act of school, social activities and sports can make it extra challenging to tend to your child’s teeth, especially when you are trying to…

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Why You Should Never Skip Nighttime Brushing

We’ve all been there. It’s late, you are tired and you just want to slip into bed without brushing your teeth. What’s the real harm to skip a few nights of brushing anyways, right? Wrong! Dentists recommend you brush your teeth in the morning and at night for a reason. Here are some reasons why…

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Why Are My Child’s Teeth Discolored?

As a parent, you may be surprised to discover the color difference between your child’s baby teeth and their permanent teeth. What once was a gleaming white smile of primary teeth may start to look a bit yellow or dingy as more permanent teeth emerge. Don’t worry; there are valid explanations for this change –…

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Controlling Tartar in Your Mouth

Tartar is a hard substance that builds up in your mouth if plaque is not regularly removed from the surfaces of your teeth and gums. This substance hardens on your teeth and can only be removed by a dentist or dental hygienist, using special tools. Tartar can make it difficult to brush and floss your…

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Should I Replace My Old Silver Amalgam Fillings?

For many years, amalgam has been the most popular material used by dentists to fill dental cavities. This is because it is relatively inexpensive as compared to other materials, and is extremely durable. However, many in the dental profession are moving away from amalgam fillings and using other materials including porcelain and composite resin to…

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I Cracked My Tooth: Now What?

If you were participating in some type of sporting activity or accident and cracked your tooth this weekend, you are not alone. Everyday, people just like you crack their teeth as a result of sports-related trauma, car accidents, assaults and more. Obviously, you cannot not walk around with a cracked tooth; nor should you. So,…

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