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How to Set Up a Dental Hygiene Schedule at Home
09/10/20 9:31 PM

Establishing a good, at-home dental care regimen is a very important part of maintaining a healthy mouth. Things like making sure you brush a minimum of twice a day, using mouthwash following meals, flossing, cleaning your tongue and several other practices all play a role in keeping your oral health
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Thumb Sucking and Pacifier Use in Young Children
09/3/20 6:22 PM

If you have a young child, you may be wondering when and if you need to help them overcome their thumb sucking or pacifier use. You may be asking yourself if it really is harmful, at what age it should stop, and what are the potential problems the habit might
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How Researching Your Procedures Can Give You Confidence in Coming to Our Office
08/28/20 7:33 PM

There are countless reasons why it is important to stay on top of managing your dental health. Our mouths are the key to our overall health as what goes inside of it impacts every single other area of our bodies. This makes it even more unfortunate that so many people
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How Chronic Illness Can Also Impact Your Mouth
08/3/20 8:38 PM

There is a surprising connection between your mouth and body that can be easy to overlook. Chronic illnesses such as diabetes and arthritis may be associated mainly with the negative effects it has on the body, but they can also impact your oral health in significant ways; more than what
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If You Only Brush, Your Teeth Will Suffer For It
07/27/20 7:05 PM

Brushing your teeth is critical for maintaining a healthy set of teeth. Forgoing brushing can result in bacteria growth that causes cavities, tooth decay, and infected gums. We encourage everyone to brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. This isn’t the only thing that matters, however. Many people don’t floss
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Long-Term Effects of Grinding and Clenching Your Teeth
07/20/20 5:17 PM

Having a habit is normal, but sometimes people develop habits that cause self-harm. One of these habits is grinding and clenching of the teeth–also known as bruxism. This particular habit has negative effects in the long run. Here is what can happen to teeth that are put under this wear
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How to Manage A Burn to Your Mouth
07/13/20 3:39 PM

A burn injury to the mouth is a relatively common oral injury because it can happen from everyday food and beverages. For example, a lot of takeout coffee is sold scolding hot and there are times that you might get more of it in your mouth than you intended, resulting
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Why It’s Important to Talk to Us If You Struggle with Dental Anxiety
07/6/20 8:16 PM

There are many people who struggle with dental anxiety–a term that describes when someone feels stress or fear when they visit the dentist or know they will be visiting soon. Oftentimes, people who suffer from dental anxiety put off treatment of oral health problems they may have which develops into
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Foods That Can Give You a Healthier Smile
06/29/20 9:12 PM

When choosing food to eat throughout your day, it is important to make decisions that will benefit your body to ensure you have the nutrients and energy you need to function. Food choices don’t just stop at helping your body, however, what you eat can help you achieve a healthier
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Breaking Down an Oral Cancer Screening and Why It’s Important
06/22/20 8:22 PM

When it comes to protecting your mouth, getting it professionally examined helps identify any potential issues that may have not been caught by the patient. An oral cancer screening is one of the most important things when it comes to a mouth examination–especially so for high-risk patients such as active
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