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Start off the New Year With a Whiter Smile!

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Have you been waiting for the right time to get teeth whitening treatment? There’s no better time than the New Year! In 2019, you are setting all kinds of new goals, and one goal you can shoot for is a whiter and brighter smile. Teeth whitening lightens teeth, helping remove discoloration and stains that have... Read more »

Gift Yourself and Your Loved Ones With a Healthier Smile

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Your daily brushing and flossing routine is crucial to thwarting dreaded cavities and gum disease from invading your smile, but by itself, it’s still not enough to maintain top-notch oral health. There is a reason we recommend regular dental cleanings and exams! Seeing our dental team for routine dental checkups and cleanings supports your daily... Read more »

The Difference Between Full and Partial Dentures

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Do you know the important differences between full and partial dentures? Our team is happy to review both versions for optimal tooth replacement to help you better understand how they can restore your smile. Below we will review the main types of dentures, which are full and partial dentures, and the benefits they have to... Read more »

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month & Dental Hygiene Month

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October is here and fall has officially begun, bringing with it Breast Cancer Awareness Month as well as National Dental Hygiene Month. This is a time to raise awareness for both and help to prevent problems by monitoring your health and being mindful of your lifestyle choices. Whether you are fighting cancer or dental problems,... Read more »

Dental Implant Placement Basics as a Step-by-Step Process

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If you have ever lost a tooth, you might have more than just a gap between your teeth. If a lost tooth is not replaced, the bone in the jaw that supported the lost tooth starts to deteriorate. That’s because when you chew your food, there’s no more stimulation to the bone from the missing... Read more »

Enamel-Friendly Foods for Your Teeth

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When it comes to protecting your teeth, your first line of defense against tooth decay and cavities is tooth enamel, as it is the outermost covering that protects the more vulnerable dentin and tooth pulp below. Your enamel comes equipped for the job as the hardest substance in your body. However, because it doesn’t have... Read more »

How Routine Dental Checkups Help Your Smile in the Long Run

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When you come in for dental exams and we have cleaned your teeth and gum line and removed any hardened plaque, our dentist can look at them for any signs of trouble, such as cavities, loose or broken teeth, damaged fillings, and evaluate your risk rate of certain diseases which might also take into account... Read more »

Common Feelings That Can Come When You First Get Dentures

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Often when we get something new, we need time to adjust to it. The story is much the same with dentures. If you feel some of the following sensations immediately after getting dentures, there is no need to feel discouraged. They may just be a sign that your mouth is adjusting to the new comers…. Read more »

Do You Need a Night Guard for Bruxism?

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A frequent habit of tooth grinding is not uncommon for some patients, especially if they are angry or feeling a lot of stress. However, in some cases, patients may not be aware that they are grinding their teeth because it can occur at night during their periods of sleep. This is called bruxism, and many… Read more »

Take Care of Your Dental Crown

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Are you doing all you can to take care of your dental crown? If you have a dental crown, then it is important that you make sure you are taking good care of the crown. Even though dental crowns are not subject to developing cavities like your other teeth, a dental crown still needs to… Read more »