Good oral health should begin as early as possible. Teaching your kids proper brushing technique and flossing habits will not only save you money on trips to the dentist, but instill in the a lifelong appreciation for maintaining good oral health. Cavities and tooth decay are preventable through good daily oral hygiene. If you are
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Your oral health is one of the most important aspects of your life. It also impacts every other part of your life. Luckily there are a number of easy things you can do each day to ensure that you have healthy teeth for the rest of your life. Following these tips can help ensure that
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Getting a dental implant is often a big step for many patients. The procedure replaces tooth roots with a metal post made generally out of a lightweight material like aluminum, which resembles a screw. Then a replacement,an artificial tooth, is attached, which looks and function as a real tooth. Dental implants are a fantastic alternative
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Of all the currently available treatment options for replacing missing teeth, dental implants offer the strongest, longest lasting, and most like a natural tooth option. They can be the most expensive one up front, but offer potential decades worth of value. For many, the slippage of dentures, the removal of healthy tooth tissue to install
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It begins with a crunch, a crack and a sharp pain in your jaw. Next comes the visit to the dentist’s office and the decision: you need a crown. But how do you choose what kind of crown best fits your budget and gets you the beautiful smile you deserve? Often, it comes down to
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Never thought you’d need dental implants? You’re at a baseball game, and it’s a home run! You stretch out your arm, eager to catch the ball as it soars toward the stands. Crack! The ball smacks you right in the jaw, and you now have missing teeth. Perhaps your reason for needing to replace a
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If you have silver fillings, also known as amalgam fillings, you may be considering what other alternatives are available to you. Many people dislike having metal colored teeth, and prefer their original tooth color. Composite fillings are a perfect answer to that need. They are tooth-colored and can be blended by your dentist to match
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Getting a filling can be an intimidating experience no matter how comfortable you are at the dentist office. Patients often don’t understand what the difference is between the many options presented by their oral health care provider, and with developing technologies now more than ever there are multiple options when it comes to getting a
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Cosmetic dentistry, or sometimes called esthetic dentistry, is a kind of dentistry that focuses on achieving positive results with the overall appearance of your teeth. A cosmetic dentist aims to create a beautiful smile, by helping patients maintain the function, health and appearance of their teeth for their lifetime. There are many different methods of
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For any busy family it is important to have a dentist that works with their schedule. Unlike a pediatric dentist, who specializes in child dental health, or a general dentist who may not offer care for children, a family dentist provides dental care for all stages of life. This means you and your child’s dental
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