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Fluoride Treatment in the Dental Office
Dental caries, more usually known as tooth decay, is caused by acid-producing bacteria that collect around the teeth and gums in a...
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Jan 7, 20161 min read
What is Fluoride and and How Does Fluoride Strengthen Your Teeth?
FLUORIDE Fluoride is a mineral that occurs naturally in all water sources, including the oceans. Research has shown that fluoride not...
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Jan 3, 20162 min read
Deep Cleaning Your Teeth: When to Do It
Deep cleaning your teeth might sound like something you should do after you've missed a few visits to the dentist or eaten a particularly...
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Dec 28, 20151 min read
Cost and Paying for Invisalign Treatment
INSURANCE Many dental insurance plans now cover Invisalign treatment just as they would other orthodontic treatments like metal braces....
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Dec 21, 20152 min read
Cavity --Tooth Decay
Cavities are tooth decay -- damage to the tooth. Tooth decay can affect both the outer coating of a tooth (called enamel) and the inner...
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Dec 18, 20153 min read
Repairing a Chipped or Broken Tooth
You're crunching ice or a piece of hard candy when you notice something hard in your mouth that doesn't melt or dissolve. You get a sick...
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Dec 14, 20153 min read
Teeth Whitening
Tooth whitening lightens teeth and helps to remove stains and discoloration. Whitening is among the most popular cosmetic dental...
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Dec 10, 20153 min read
What are the benefits of dental implants over other treatments?
Why are dental implants often the first choice and a standard of care compared to other options to restore missing or damaged teeth? Next...
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Dec 10, 20153 min read
Are You Guilty of Committing These 7 Dental Sins?
Brushing and flossing twice a day are two essential steps towards good oral health, but are other habits sabotaging your smile? From...
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Dec 2, 20152 min read
The Difference between Porcelain Veneers and Lumineers
Porcelain veneers are often confused with lumineers because the two are similar in many ways. Both porcelain veneers and lumineers are...
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Nov 30, 20153 min read
Toothbrushes 101: How to Choose and Care for Your Toothbrush
When it comes to taking care of your teeth and keeping your smile looking great, your toothbrush plays an essential role. But, how much...
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Nov 19, 20151 min read
Why are Lumineers right for you?
Lumineers Solve a Variety of Dental Problems to Give You the Perfect Smile in Just 2 Easy Visits. Whether your teeth are discolored or...
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Nov 19, 20153 min read
The Dirt on "Dragon Breath" And How to Slay It for Good
There's a reason people commonly refer to halitosis as "dragon breath": it's a beast of an oral health problem that can put off anyone...
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Nov 16, 20152 min read
Should You Have Your Wisdom Teeth Removed?
Very few people are born without wisdom teeth. Others have enough room in their mouths for the teeth. But many of us get our wisdom teeth...
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Nov 12, 20154 min read
Periodontal Disease: Causes and Prevention
What Is Periodontal Disease? If your hands bled when you washed them, you would be concerned. Yet, many people think it's normal if their...
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Nov 10, 20152 min read
Dental Implants and Missing Teeth Replacement
Dental implants were invented in 1952 by a Swedish orthopedic surgeon named Per-Ingvar Brånemark. A dental implant is a surgical fixture...
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Nov 7, 20153 min read
Toothache
Toothache or tooth pain can often be caused when the nerve to a tooth is irritated. Tooth or dental pain could be caused by: Dental...
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Nov 3, 20153 min read
Cracked Teeth
There are many different types of cracked teeth. The treatment and outcome for your tooth depends on the type, location and extent of the...
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Oct 29, 20153 min read
A Child's First Visit to the Dentist
It can be shocking to many parents, if not perplexing: many dentists now recommend you schedule your child's first visit before he or she...
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Oct 23, 20152 min read
Flossing, Brushing, and Beyond: How to Care for Teeth with Braces
Somewhere between the braces, wires, and rubber bands in your mouth lie your teeth, but how do you get to them? Often, braces prove to be...
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