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Overcoming Dental Anxiety

Posted by on February 25, 2022

Millions of people across the country suffer from dental anxiety. Dental anxiety can prevent people from seeking the dental care they need to keep their smiles healthy and looking good. Dental anxiety is a real problem that should not be ignored. If you struggle with dental anxiety, we encourage you to confront your fears with […]

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Is Chewing Gum Good for Your Overall Oral Health?

Posted by on January 10, 2022

The age-old question of whether or not chewing gum is good for one’s overall Oral health has been debated since its invention. Advocates insist that chewing gum can help clean teeth by dislodging food particles as well as freshen breath. At the same time, naysayers argue that it can lead to tooth decay and increase […]

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The Do’s and Don’ts After a Tooth Extraction

Posted by on December 16, 2021

Purchased your favorite over-the-counter painkiller? Been to the dentist’s office for treatment? If either of these describes you, congratulations! You can stop reading this article. However, if you’re still interested in how to care for yourself after a tooth extraction, read on. Tooth extraction can be an anxious time for many people, but there are […]

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Everything You Need to Know About Tooth Reshaping

Posted by on November 9, 2021

Having a vibrant smile can make all the difference in the world. Indeed, a beautiful smile can boost your self-confidence. One of the best and most affordable ways to give yourself a smile you deserve is tooth reshaping. Tooth reshaping is a cosmetic procedure performed by a dentist. Tooth reshaping offers some of the benefits […]

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All About Dental X-Rays

Posted by on October 8, 2021

If you go to the dentist often, I am sure you have noticed the first thing you do is get a dental x-ray. Why is this? Why do dentists need to get an x-ray of your teeth so often? The truth is there are several reasons why you receive dental x-rays so often. These reasons […]

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The Links between Your Overall Health and Your Dental Health

Posted by on August 18, 2021

Your Mouth Is The Gateway To The Rest Of Your Body According to the U.S. Surgeon General’s 2000 report, “Oral health and general health should not be interpreted as separate entities. … As the gateway of the body, the mouth senses and responds to the external world and at the same time reflects what is happening […]

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How a Dentist Helps Keep Your Gums Healthy

Posted by on June 28, 2021

When we think of the dentist, we think of our teeth. But holding every successful tooth are your gums, the often unsung heroes of your mouth. That’s why your local general or family dentist will take care with each visit to closely examine and clean your gums as well as your teeth. Unfortunately, this is […]

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My Teeth Hurt When Eating Candy (Why and What to Do About It)

Posted by on March 3, 2021

Why does eating sweets make my teeth hurt? Candy makes your teeth hurt when your enamel has been worn down by any variety of poor brushing practices, especially brushing too hard. Eating acidic foods (such as candy) will also have a negative impact on your enamel, slowly wearing down that hard layer of protection. Candy […]

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What Does a Cavity Look Like?

Posted by on February 1, 2021

Many of our patients (or people who are not yet patients), wonder: “Can I tell whether or not I have a cavity without going to the dentist?” It’s a fair question, but before we continue we should take a second to point out that cavities are a serious dental condition, and if you do suspect […]

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Why We Love Hermey, the Elf who Became a Dentist

Posted by on December 23, 2019

Perhaps the most famous dentist around (at least during the Christmas season) is Hermey the Elf, who was one of the lead characters (alongside Rudolph) of the classic 1964 claymation movie Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. If you somehow managed to miss this movie growing up, you can view it here to get yourself in the […]

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