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Top Tooth Brushing Mistakes
Tooth brushing has been a part of our lives since we can remember. It has become an activity that, for most, seems to be second nature. Brushing your teeth, as with any habit, can become tedious. You may forget the proper way and get sloppy, or may never have learned proper tooth brushing techniques to…
Read MoreWhy Replace A Lost Tooth?
Do you have a missing tooth (or teeth) that need to be replaced? Throughout our lives, teeth can be lost for a variety reasons. They can be lost from tooth decay, periodontal disease, nutritional neglect, and accidents. Missing teeth can compromise your eating habits, speech, health, and appearance. The loss of a front tooth can negatively…
Read MoreAlternative Uses For Botox
Botulinum toxin, or “Botox“, has been used for quite some time as a cosmetic aid in physicians and dentists offices. It can be utilized to make us look and feel younger. Did you know that botox has many other medical uses? It turns out that botox can be used to aid in therapy for many…
Read MoreCan Cosmetic Dentistry Make Your Smile Influential?
Most of us strive to be successful in life whether it be at work, with financial success, climbing the social ladder, finding love, etc. For many, it takes hard work, for others it might be a stroke of luck that got them to the top. Many of us overlook appearances while attempting to gain success.…
Read MoreWhat Is Peri-Implantitis? Understanding the Most Serious Threat to Dental Implants
Dental implants have transformed modern dentistry by providing a predictable, long-lasting solution for replacing missing teeth. When properly planned, placed, and maintained, dental implants have excellent long-term success rates. However, like natural teeth, implants are not immune to disease. One of the most significant complications that can affect dental implants is peri-implantitis. A progressive inflammatory condition…
Read MoreAsthma Management In Dentistry
Asthma is a long term chronic condition in your lungs that has two main components. These two components consist of constriction (tightening of the muscles surrounding the airways, and inflammation, the swelling and irritation of the airways. Constriction and inflammation cause narrowing of the airways, which may result in symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, chest tightness,…
Read MoreThe Importance Of Six Month Dental Visits
Why do most dentists want you to come in for a cleaning at least every 6 months?? While it might not seem like it is necessary, these regular and routine dental visits are an essential requirement for monitoring and maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Early changes can be detected, and they can be addressed in…
Read MoreBest Dental Hygiene Products for Travel
Taking a short or even a long trip is usually a fun experience but it can be stressful when it comes to what to pack. We try so hard not to forget the essentials, like packing enough socks, underwear,shoes, etc. We try to be prepared for whatever the weather, and events the trip might involve.…
Read MoreDid Cavemen Have Healthier Teeth?
Recent research has uncovered that humans from the stone age had healthier teeth than modern man. Even though dentistry was limited back then, it is believed that dietary factors helped stone age humans maintain their oral health. As man has evolved and industrialized our world it has changed many things including the way we eat.…
Read MoreCan Regular Dental Visits Save You Money?
With the economy stagnating, many people fore go dental examinations and professional cleanings to save money. The truth is it will cost you more in time, money, and discomfort in the long run. Preventive medicine, or rather preventive dentistry is better for our health, and finances . What Can Happen Without Preventive Dentistry? If you…
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