Is an Improved Smile on Your Wish List This Year?

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it is now time to think about the busy holiday season ahead. Time to make your list and check it twice. Is an improved smile on your holiday wish list this year? If so, you are in luck. There are now a variety of cosmetic and restorative dental procedures…

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Wisdom Teeth Extractions

If you have a college-aged child, chances are good that they have had their wisdom teeth extracted or will have their wisdom teeth extracted in the near future. In fact, many college kids elect to have this oral surgery while they are home for Thanksgiving break. That way, they can get treated by their regular…

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Your Saliva and Your Dental Health

Your saliva plays an important role in your dental health as its protective properties have been long recognized by dentists and researchers. Specifically, saliva can help to protect teeth from tooth decay caused by the buildup of bacteria in your mouth. However, a new study conducted by researchers at Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of…

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Is One-Day Dentistry Really Possible?

If you have a tooth that is severely decayed, damaged by trauma or weakened by infection, you may require a dental filling or crown. A dental crown is a type of restoration that can be used to strengthen a tooth, improve its appearance and prevent further weakening. In the past, getting a ceramic a crown…

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Are Your Nerves Negatively Affecting Your Dental Health?

Stress can negatively affect our overall health in a number of ways including compromising our body’s immune system. This makes it harder for you to fight off common illnesses such as colds and the the flu virus. A depressed immune system can also negatively affect your oral health in a number of ways. If you…

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Foods That Can Improve Your Dental Health

With Halloween right around the corner, there is much focus on the foods (candy) we should avoid to protect our dental health. This includes sticky, sugary candies that produce bacteria in the mouth and can lead to tooth decay. However, did you know that there are some foods that will actually improve your dental health?…

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Age and Gum Recession

Gum recession, also referred to as Gingival recession, is a common problem in adults over the age of 40. This condition occurs when the gums pull away from the teeth, exposing their roots. If you are over the age of 40, you may have noticed your dentist taking measurements on each of your teeth and…

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Your Oral Health: One More Good Reason to Quit Smoking

If you are a smoker, you have probably already heard many reasons to stop smoking from your family, friends and doctors. You may also have gotten an earful from your dentist. This is because smoking has a very negative affect on your oral health. Smoking causes your teeth to become yellowed and dingy. It can…

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Preventing Tooth Decay

Tooth decay is still a common problem faced by many American children, teenagers and adults, despite advances in oral hygiene education and dental technology. This is unfortunate as tooth decay is a leading cause of tooth failure and tooth loss. So, how can we prevent this serious dental health problem? Read on to find out…

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Bad Breath: Causes and Cures

If you have chronic bad breath, also known as “halitosis”, this could be an indication of other, more serious dental health problems. Everyone has bad breath from time to time. This can result from eating certain foods such as garlic and onions or from the bacteria that can form on your teeth and tongue at…

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