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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 »

Signs That Tell You’re a Victim of the TMJ Disorder

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Do you ever wonder if you’re a victim of the TMJ disorder? If so, our dentist, Dr. , is more than happy to help you. The sooner you know, the sooner you can treat it and find the comfort you deserve. Now, it’s always best to call our team and schedule an appointment, but our… Read more »

Teething Ring Safety

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Do you have a newborn or a young infant that is beginning to teethe? Are you trying to find ways to help soothe your child’s discomfort and, in doing so have landed on teething rings? While some of these have been used for years, and they can be great tools to use, teething rings may… Read more »

The Need to Remove Your Wisdom Teeth

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Do you know why you need to remove your wisdom teeth? Did you know that your wisdom teeth can cause you many problems for your teeth and gums? Wisdom teeth have been known to wreak havoc on oral health as they begin to appear, often because wisdom teeth are the last of your teeth to… Read more »

Spring Clean Your Braces by Using Our Tips

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As you spring clean your house this year, keep your braces in mind! In fact, it’s best to include “spring clean your braces” on your to-do list. Spring cleaning your braces can help you have the top-notch appliance you need and it can help you have a successful and inconvenience-free orthodontic journey! To help you… Read more »

Tips for Choosing the Best Floss for Your Smile

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If you’re at the store wondering which floss to purchase for the best flossing technique possible, our dentist, Dr. , is happy to help you. If you use floss that is best for your smile, then you can have a proper and effective cleaning technique. So, as you’re browsing the aisle, it’s best to keep… Read more »

Occasionally, Braces Break

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Many improvements have been made in the functionality, effectiveness and comfort of braces in recent years. That being said, there are occasionally still problems with individual appliances. These problems could include broken brackets or wires, loose bands or brackets or wires sticking out. If you experience a problem with your braces, you may need to… Read more »