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3 Reasons To Choose Dental Implants
If you are like most people, missing a few teeth can put a serious cramp in your day-to-day activities. In addition to making it more difficult to chew food, you might find yourself trying to skip family photos or laugh with your mouth closed. Unfortunately, if you don’t feel comfortable wearing dentures or fussing with…
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How to Fix a Gummy Smile
When the majority of people smile, we raise our upper lip, and show our teeth with a little bit of gum. It’s natural and looks like a normal smile. But there are instances where individuals will smile, raise their upper lip and show a lot of gum and a little bit of teeth. It is…
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Does Alcohol in Mouthwash Treat Gum Disease?
Gingivitis, we all have heard the name and we all know that it isn’t good when we have it in our mouths. It’s gum disease and can lead to even more problems in our mouths if it is left untreated. One of the things that can be very important to help prevent any kind of…
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How to Brush your Teeth
The simple act of brushing your teeth is often taken for granted. Many people assume there isn’t much to brushing your teeth or overlook it when conducting their day-to-day routines. However, the importance of teeth brushing should not be underestimated or overlooked. It is not only important to brush your teeth, but it is crucial…
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Brushing Isn’t Enough: 3 Additional Tips to Taking Care of Your Mouth
While brushing your teeth is often considered to be the foundation of good oral health care, brushing alone is often not enough when it comes to removing harmful bacteria. There is more to good oral health than just brushing your teeth! It’s recommended that you incorporate several other things into your oral health care…
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Dental Implant Care
Dental implants are often utilized when a patient is missing one or more teeth. It acts as a substitute for the missing tooth; restoring function to the patient’s mouth while improving the aesthetics of the patient’s smile. Just like your regular teeth, dental implants require special care in order to keep your oral health in…
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Dental Implants vs. Dentures and Bridges
Whether it was during a consultation in our office or perhaps while you were doing your own research online, you have probably come across the term “dental implant” at some point. A dental implant is a great way, often the best way, to replace a missing tooth. So how do you decide if a dental…
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Teeth in the News: Dental Care Reduces Respiratory Infections in the ICU
We are always pleased to pass along any oral health information to our patients and their families as we come across it in our various news sources. Simply put: we love it when we find teeth in the news! While we don’t spend significant time in hospitals ourselves, we were still happy to hear…
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Facts About Bone Grafting
Did you know that with today’s modern techniques, bone grafting is now considered a routine treatment? A bone graft can fix a variety of facial and dental problems and may be required in some cases. If you’ve been told in the past that you’re not an ideal candidate for getting a tooth implant, call us…
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Heart Disease and the Importance of Good Oral Hygiene
Did you know that poor oral hygiene could increase your chances of developing heart disease? Practicing good oral health habits isn’t just an important part of preventing tooth decay; it’s crucial in maintaining your overall health. But how are heart disease and oral health connected? What we’ve come to understand is that bacteria from infected…
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