Common Toothbrush Mistakes

Did you receive less than raving reviews at your last dental appointment? Sometimes without even realizing it you could be developing bad habits when it comes to brushing. If your teeth are not getting as clean as you would like or if you are coming up with cavities at your dental checkups you may be…

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Are You Hurting or Helping the Enamel on Your Teeth?

Tooth enamel on the outside of your teeth is designed to last a lifetime. The American Dental Association reports that tooth enamel is the hardest tissue in the human body. You can think of tooth enamel as the protector of your teeth. It is normal to have some wear and tear of tooth enamel over…

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Pop Goes Your Veneer

Have you ever had a crown or veneer pop off a tooth? If you’ve never experienced having a tooth restoration dislodge and pop off you are lucky. Where most veneers last what seems to be a lifetime, others can pop off from time to time. Anything can cause a veneer or crown to come loose,…

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Dark Chocolate is good for your Teeth

If you ask your dentist which type of candy, if any, they would recommend, most dentists will mention dark chocolate. You can find study after study about the healing properties and health benefits of dark chocolate. Chocolate has over 300 chemical compounds that can be linked to numerous health benefits for almost every part of…

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Flossing with Braces

It’s tough enough to get your kids to floss when they don’t have braces, but now that they have them they could go months without flossing unless you encourage them to do it! Maybe you’re the one with adult braces, and as an adult you’re already frustrated getting used to having braces in the first…

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Why Would I Have Tooth Pain After a Root Canal?

If you’ve ever experienced the excruciating tooth pain caused from needing a root canal, you were probably relieved after the process was over and you were finally pain free. No one wants to have a root canal, but once you need one, having this dental procedure is a welcomed relief. But what if you have…

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Short Term Adult Braces can Work for You

Have you lived long enough frustrated with the way your crooked smile makes you feel? If it’s time to finally achieve the smile you have always hoped for, you may want to consider Six Month Smiles as a way to quickly straighten your teeth for a more affordable investment. I know what you’re thinking; how…

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Traveling Dental Checklist

If your New Year’s resolution is to travel more this year, here are a few dental travel tips to make sure you are keeping those pearly whites at their best. Whether you’re preparing for a quick weekend get-away, an extended vacation, sending kids off to sleep away camp or a jam packed work related travel…

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Do You Have a Jaw That Clicks?

Do You Have a Jaw That Clicks? Do you have a jaw that clicks when you open your mouth? A jaw click can mean there may be a small tear in the fibrous capsule attached to the disk in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). If your jaw makes a clicking sound that is not combined with…

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Oh No . . . a Chipped Tooth!

Don’t panic if you chip your tooth, there are plenty of options that Dr. Porcaro can offer to help fix your smile. Chipped teeth are often reported as the most common dental injury. A chipped tooth can be caused by just about anything from accidental trauma to the mouth, to tongue piercings. Even snacking on…

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