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FAQs Regarding General Anesthesia for Oral Surgery
Here in our office we perform a variety of treatments including dental implants, facial reconstruction and teeth removal. If you have recently been diagnosed with a condition that requires any of these types of treatment, you will likely be required to go under general anesthesia. For some people, impending anesthesia can induce a bit of…
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Bacteria’s Great Odyssey to The Pulp
If a tooth’s pulp, the innermost layer, becomes infected it is in grave danger. Without proper prevention or early treatment, the tooth can die and fall out. So how does a tooth reach this ruinous point? In this blog post, we will examine bacteria’s journey to infection of the pulp. Bacteria Packs its Bags, Forms…
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Dental Implants: Changing the Way We Treat Missing Teeth
Dental implants are rapidly becoming the standard of care in how we, as dental professionals, deal with missing teeth. And while the incidents of adults losing permanent teeth has been declining for decades, there is still a good chance that at some point in your life you too will require treatment for a lost permanent…
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Considering an Upgrade to Dental Implants?
Have you been thinking of upgrading your current tooth replacement strategy but aren’t sure where to start? This is a great time of growth in modern dentistry, especially when it comes to replacing missing teeth! With the evolution of dental implants, patients don’t have to suffer some of the pains of the past when older,…
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Can My Dental Implants Get Cavities? And Other Common Questions…
In our practice, we hear dozens of questions every day about dental implants from concerned (or simply curious) patients. Every one of those questions is a good question and I always try to provide an equally good answer. To help you better understand an upcoming dental implant procedure, we’ve compiled a top-five list of the…
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What Good Oral Health Means When You Are Pregnant
If you are pregnant, you probably already know how important it is to take care of your body during this exciting time. A good, nutritious diet, regular moderate exercise and adequate sleep help protect both your health and the health of your baby. But what you may not already know is how important your oral…
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Calming Your Nerves Before Dental Procedures
Almost everyone has some feelings of nervousness when thinking about visiting the dentist. We hear it all the time from our patients. But don’t worry (I know, easier said than done). It is totally normal to have a bit of anxiety (or even a lot of anxiety) before you come to our office. In our…
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Crown Lengthening to the Rescue: When Gums and Teeth Need an Intervention
When the gum to tooth relationship has deteriorated, you may hear us suggest a procedure called “crown lengthening”. Many patients are a little bit hesitant about having this procedure done because it’s a relatively new idea. They simply aren’t sure what it is and more to the point: they aren’t sure why they have to…
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A Clean Tongue 101
Did you know that 50% of the bacteria in your mouth live on the surface of your tongue? Also, a tongue cleaning is the single most important step you can take toward diminishing bad breath. We all know just how important brushing and flossing is to our oral health, and sometimes tongue scraping takes a…
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5 Points for Wearing a Mouth Guard During Sports
It’s easy for people to not realize what they have until it’s gone. Imagine what it would be like if you were missing one of your front teeth? You’d probably be a bit embarrassed smiling and talking, and not to mention eating would feel pretty abnormal as well. The good news is that taking preventative…
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