Created on March 15, 2017
Tooth loss used to be incredibly common, affecting approximately half of all adults to the fullest extent (toothlessness). Today, we have far fewer instances of complete tooth loss. However, tooth loss does remain a common problem for the average American adult. The whole idea of having permanent teeth is that you need your teeth, no […]
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Created on February 28, 2017
“Cavities are a childhood problem!” This is a statement we hear from adults who cannot understand why the issue of tooth decay has followed them into adulthood. It’s true; by and large, cavities tend to be a problem that we can leave behind at some point. With really good care throughout childhood, in fact, it […]
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Created on February 15, 2017
Tooth enamel is susceptible to stains in the same basic way that it is susceptible to decay: food and drink. What you put into your mouth will affect your mouth in some ways. Several food products have been fingered as perpetrators of discoloration, but does that mean if you sip red wine through a straw […]
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Created on January 30, 2017
If you were to judge dentistry based on what a vast majority of the population says (“I hate seeing the dentist!”), chances are you would have bad taste in your mouth before you ever sat in the chair. It is an unfortunate problem in our country – this apprehension that people feel. It can keep […]
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Created on January 15, 2017
Tooth loss leaves you with one pressing question: “How do I get my smile back?.” This question goes beyond the desire for an attractive smile; it also encompasses your ability to chew, and to speak with clarity of voice. Filling empty spaces between teeth may preserve other teeth from unnecessary disease, and may keep them […]
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Created on December 30, 2016
When you think about making New Year’s resolutions, what comes to mind? Health and wellness? Greater professional success? Maybe you’d like to feel better about your appearance. Whatever the actual goal, the point behind making resolutions is to set the stage for plan-making. Without a plan, keeping those New Year’s resolutions becomes all but impossible. […]
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