Pacifiers, Thumb Sucking, And Baby’s Teeth
IT’S NOT ALWAYS easy to know the best thing to do as a parent. Every child is different and there isn’t a handy instruction manual. One question on…
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Dental Scaling And Root Planing: The Basics
ROUTINE PROFESSIONAL DENTAL cleanings by your dental hygienist include scaling, or the careful removal of plaque and tartar from around…
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How Does Swimming Affect Teeth?
HAVE YOU EVER NOTICED any extra sensitivity in your teeth after a fun afternoon swimming? You aren’t imagining things, though it usually…
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Why Are Natural Teeth Better Than Implants?
ONE OF THE MOST important goals dentists — and especially endodontists — have is to help our patients keep their natural teeth whenever possible, and modern…
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What Are Those White Spots On My Teeth?
THERE ARE A LOT of things that can leave stains on our teeth, and stains can come in many…
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Smile To Improve Your Day — And Your Health!
“IT TAKES MORE MUSCLES to frown than to smile,” the old cliché goes, so you should smile more to conserve energy. Well, it turns…
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How Braces Work
WE ALL KNOW THAT braces shift misaligned teeth into their proper position over time, but have you ever wondered exactly how…
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How Clean Is Your Tongue?
“BRUSH YOUR TEETH for two full minutes twice a day, and floss your teeth once a day.” You’ve probably lost count of how…
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10 Building Blocks Of Healthy Smiles
IT CAN BE SHOCKING how fast children grow. All that growth requires…
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You’ll Be Smiling Again With Dental Implants
TOOTH DECAY, ACCIDENTS, and sports-related injuries are a few of the most common causes of tooth loss, but thanks to…
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