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Dental Hygiene

What Every Parent Needs to Know About Kids Losing Teeth

As a parent, every milestone our children go through is both exciting and educational. As a first-time parent, we learn everything we can, either deliberately or by experience. And despite feeling more prepared when number two (or three or four) arrives, we soon discover all children are different and we get to learn something new […]

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Do I Need Deep Teeth Cleaning?

So, your dentist has recommended a deep teeth cleaning – what the heck is that and do you really need it? The answer is yes, you need it. Let us explain.

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Dental X-Rays Are Safe, We Promise

One of the most common things done at a routine dental visit is having x-rays. It’s those x-rays that allow the dentist to take a closer look at the overall health of your teeth to detect damage and disease affecting the roots and bones of your mouth, and to look for any possible cavities – things that […]

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How To Prevent Dry Mouth While Sleeping

If you suffer from dry mouth, you’re not alone. While estimates vary widely, it’s safe to say millions of people experience dry mouth at some point. If you are one of them, you know night time is often the worst, waking up parched, and without relief can be uncomfortable and frustrating. Not only is it […]

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Tooth Sensitivity to Cold? Read this!

I scream, you scream, we all scream from ice cream! Those aren’t the correct words to the song, but if you are one of the over 3 million Americans who suffer from tooth sensitivity to cold or tooth sensitivity to sweets, you may be cringing at the thought of the sugary treat. Talking to your dental professionals […]

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What Every Parent Needs To Know About Permanent Teeth

Is there anything cuter than a child missing their two front teeth? Those missing teeth are a milestone all parents look forward to.  But what’s next? Goofy grins, another round of teething and giant looking permanent teeth! Permanent teeth that need to last the rest of their lives. And while you likely have your permanent […]

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What Causes Bad Breath?

Bad breath, we all know what it is and we’ve all been embarrassed by our own from time to time. But what causes it?  Knowing and understanding what causes bad breath can help you prevent it and the embarrassment that often accompanies it. Read on to learn more about what causes bad breath and quit […]

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Types of Dentists: You’ve Got Questions, We’ve Got Answers

When you visit the dentist you might have noticed those three little letters listed after their name, DDS or DMD. That same dentist might have referred you to a dental specialist.  What’s the deal with all of these different types of dentists? How do you know what it all means and who you should visit? […]

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Keto Diet and Oral Health

The Keto Diet – it’s all the rage. No doubt you’ve seen and heard about people losing weight on the popular diet. Any time we hear about trendy diets, we are the first to question how they will impact your oral health. Are  the keto diet and oral health compatible?

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Cavity? Now What?

With more than 3 million cavities diagnosed every year in the United States, you are not alone if you or your child has a cavity. Cavities are the number one reason kids miss school and Today.com reported that 90% of adults, have had a cavity at some point in their life. If you have recently been told […]