Canker Sores Vs Cold Sores

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What Is The Difference Between Cold Sores And Canker Sores? Despite being caused by very different events, canker sores and cold sores cause oral lesions that may look and feel very similar. The two, however, are very distinct from one another. It is crucial to determine the type of Mouth sore you are experiencing to…

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Can Stress Affect Your Smile?

Stress is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances. Stress can arise from any situation or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, nervous, or anxious. Too much stress is known to play a role in our overall health but did you know that stress can also cause…

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How Stress Affects Your Dental Health

Stress is the body’s internal and external reaction to a change that requires a physical, mental or emotional response. Stress can come from any situation or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, nervous, or anxious. Too much stress is known to be bad for us but did you know that stress can also cause issues…

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How Clean Is Your Toothbrush?

Cosmetic Dentist Marielaina Perrone DDS

A toothbrush is our tool to keep our teeth clean and our breath fresh but, did you know, they can harbor bacteria that grow and diversify over time? The main recommendation has always been to change to a new toothbrush every six months mainly because the toothbrush bristles eventually lose their ability to clean your…

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Our Lips, Nature’s Frame To Our Smile

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Most people tend to focus on teeth and not the big picture. They see flaws in their smile and want them corrected but many often overlook the lips which frame our smiles. Our lips take a lot of abuse every day. From the wind, the sun, and our own bad habits. Did you know that…

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The Facts About Cold Sores

Cold sores (also called fever blisters) – are a group of fluid filled blisters which usually appear at the edge of the lips, in and around the mouth (can also be seen on the face, inside the nose, or even the genital area). Cold sores are caused by a viral infection. Cold sores are uncomfortable and unattractive.…

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