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Oral Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments
Since November is Mouth Cancer Action Month, we’re taking the opportunity to provide our patients with information about this entirely preventable disease. Oral cancer is one of the fastest-growing cancers, and its incidence is increasing. However, it’s also one of the most treatable when detected early; and it’s relatively easy to prevent. What Is Oral Cancer? Oral cancer encompasses many…
Continue readingHappy October, Happy Dental Hygiene Month!
October brings many things, some of them scary (Boo!) but seeing your dental hygienist doesn’t have to be one of them. On the contrary, by making regular visits to your dental hygienist – as we are reminded each October during National Dental Hygiene Month – you can keep your teeth happy and safe and prevent anything scary (cavities, toothaches, tooth…
Continue readingGood Gum Health = Good Overall Health
If it’s September, then it’s time to smile big for another Gum Care Awareness Month. And, it’s time to give us a call to set up your next dental exam and cleaning. What Gum Disease Looks Like You can recognize whether you may have gum disease by looking out for one or more of the following indications: Your gums are…
Continue readingEmergency Dentist in Sweetwater
Have you ever sat down to eat and experienced severe pain in your tooth or jaw when you took a bite of whatever it is you wanted to eat? If so, then you probably know exactly how it feels to realize that you’ve cracked a tooth. You may wonder what you are supposed to do next. The cracked tooth will…
Continue readingInviting Basic Dental Care in Sweetwater
How seriously do you take your oral health? It’s a question that many people should be asking themselves. You can tell how seriously people take their oral health by looking at their basic dental care routine. Visiting your Sweetwater dentist is an important part of keeping your teeth and gums healthy. However, you also have to do your part at…
Continue readingUncover the Truth About Root Canal Treatment
Hearing that you need to have a root canal can lead to a lot of anxiety. You may be operating under the misconception that a root canal is the cause of tooth pain. This is simply not the case. A root canal is a commonly performed dental procedure that gets rid of tooth pain. Since the procedure is done under…
Continue readingWhat to Expect with a Tooth Extraction
There are many people who fear having to see a dentist. The combination of factors like noisy tools, sharp objects, and the unknown make it difficult to see beyond that fear. If you’d like to reduce any fears you have about going to the dentist, gathering some knowledge about what to expect can help you to feel at ease. Tooth…
Continue readingUnderstanding Sensitive Teeth
Did you ever take a drink of an ice-cold lemonade on a hot day and wish you had waited? When you have sensitive teeth, any food or drink that is almost boiling hot or cold will cause a sharp jolt of pain. You have to wait until your food or drink is tepid. Pain usually lasts until the tooth settles…
Continue readingPreventing Tooth Decay
Dentists and other dental professionals don’t have a lot of cavities in their mouths. They may have developed some as children, but as adults, they learned how easy it is to prevent developing any more. You can use the same methods to have a nice, healthy smile. The main thing you need to do is be vigilant about your dental…
Continue readingReasons and Remedies for Tooth Discoloration
If you have yellowed or stained teeth, you may be less likely to show off your smile to the people you meet. The good news is that you can get help in restoring your smile to its former beauty with the latest and most practical solutions for all your dental care requirements. There are professional teeth whitening services in our…
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