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What 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…
Continue readingWhy Flossing Is a Must, Not a Maybe
Why Is it Important to Floss? Think about your oral health routine. Do you make sure to brush your teeth at least twice a day and schedule regular checkups at our dental office? What about flossing? Are you also making sure that you floss once a day? Unfortunately, some people consider flossing as optional if they brush their teeth twice…
Continue readingCauses of Bleeding Gums and Gum Disease
Periodontal Disease Explained You’ve probably heard about the dangers of cavities and tooth decay since you were a child. However, you may not have heard so much about another, more common and less known disease; gum disease. Periodontal disease, more commonly called gum disease, is a bacterial infection. It occurs when the toxins in plaque inflame and irritate the gum…
Continue readingBrushing Up on the Benefits of Brushing
We learn as kids to brush twice a day, however, often we don’t learn all the little, necessary tricks to make brushing the most effective it can be. Our parents bought us toothbrushes and toothpaste and helped us floss, so we didn’t learn everything we need to know as adults. A quick refresher course for adults is useful, especially if…
Continue readingInvisalign: Frequently Asked Questions
Are you hesitant to smile because of your misaligned and crowded teeth? Do you feel like your appearance is never as good as it could be because of a lackluster smile? If so, then the Invisalign system of aligner trays could be the answer for you. Created by several Stanford University students and alumni, the Invisalign aligner trays look like…
Continue readingThe 10 Signs of Sleep Apnea
You may have sleep apnea and be unaware of it, but you may notice that you’re lethargic, groggy, lack mental acuity, and have lost your libido. These are all very common signs of sleep apnea, a sleep disorder that affects more than 22 million Americans. There are different types of the disorder, but they can affect anyone at any age.…
Continue readingAre Cracked Teeth on the Rise?
The coronavirus pandemic is giving people plenty of reasons to stress themselves out. They worry about their job, their kids being home all day as schools shut down and they also have to worry about friends and family falling ill. Isolation is also a problem for some people. Some individuals have started grinding or clenching their teeth while they sleep…
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