With 2018 just around the corner, you’re likely thinking of some New Year’s resolutions you want to make. What better way to improve yourself than to improve your smile? A great smile isn’t just about looks, it’s also about health. A healthy smile tends to both look and feel great! With the New Year in mind, …
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Sleep apnea is a damaging sleep disorder in which you actually stop breathing several times during the night. This may happen only a few times or may happen quite often during your sleep. Some people stop breathing at hundreds of different points during the night! Sleep apnea should be evaluated and addressed due to its devastating effects …
Your natural teeth are unable to be replicated by anything man-made. Although dental implants are one of the best replacements for missing natural teeth, there’s nothing like your natural teeth. Nature designed your teeth to last for life and be fully functional throughout that time. When there’s a problem with one of your teeth, is a root canal …
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When your body has an infection, it tries to fight it off by raising your white blood cell count to stop the invading bacteria. Bacteria that cause an infection rarely go away on their own. Typically, an infection will get worse without medical intervention. The same is true for infections in your mouth. Infected gums …
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Nightguard for Bruxism: “For years, I’ve been grinding my teeth while I sleep” Bruxism is a common condition in which people grind their teeth. This often happens during the night while you’re sleeping and unaware of it. Teeth grinding has a dramatic effect on your smile, and can cause cracks and chips in your …
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Laughing gas, known also by its formal name nitrous oxide, is used as a mild sedative in dentistry. It doesn’t smell and you can’t see it, but it helps you relax quickly in order to complete your dental procedure. You’ve heard of laughing gas, and maybe you’ve even received it during a procedure. But what …
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If you’ve been bleeding while brushing occasionally, you could be seeing a symptom of gum disease. Although it doesn’t happen overnight, gum disease begins by causing mild symptoms such as red, puffy, or bleeding gums and can progress to tooth loss! Alcohol has long been considered one of the culprits of gum disease. But how …
Losing teeth can be an exciting time for children. Kids normally begin to get their teeth around the age of 6 months. From the age of 4 ½ up to age 7, kids will begin to lose their baby teeth. This means their adult teeth will be erupting into the mouth, making the primary teeth …
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Although enamel is the strongest substance in the body, this doesn’t mean it’s safe from damage. Enamel is designed to protect your teeth and shelter the nerves and roots within, so it makes sense that cavities and sensitive teeth are common consequences of enamel damage. Here’s the long list of things that damage your enamel! …
Tooth pain can range from mild to severe, but it should always be evaluated by a dentist. Whether you have an occasional toothache or steady, increasing pain, it’s always a good idea to contact your dentist to treat the problem. Although some patients don’t consider toothaches to be emergencies, sometimes they are! Here are a …
