Do you know why your teeth need you to get enough Vitamin D? It is true. Your teeth need you to make sure you either eat a diet that is high in Vitamin D, or that you get plenty of natural sunlight. This is because if you lack Vitamin D,
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Part of your care at our dental office typically involves capturing routine x-ray images of your teeth and mouth for diagnostic purposes. Dental x-rays are extremely significant in the diagnostic process for your dental care. Dental x-rays capture an image of the teeth, bones, and soft structure within your mouth.
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Perhaps it happened while eating a piece of hard candy or ice. Or maybe you fell on a hard surface. Regardless of the impact, broken or chipped teeth can happen to anyone. Even the most vigilant preventative dental care cannot avert the occasional accident that can happen to your teeth.
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Halitosis, or bad breath, is a troubling condition that affects 25% of the population. Although bad oral hygiene certainly has a significant impact on the severity of halitosis, it is not always the main cause. Even those with good oral hygiene habits struggle with bad breath. Although there can be
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If you peruse the toothbrush aisle at your local store, chances are you will find a plethora of options from which to choose: varied sizes, bristles, and types. Although it can be overwhelming to know what toothbrush is best, here are a few guidelines to help you choose the toothbrush
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Even with a consistent at-home oral health regimen, it is important for your long term dental health that you visit us for a hygiene appointment every six months for a maintenance cleaning and checkup. Visiting the dentist office can emit feelings of stress and anxiety for many people, for fear
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It is quite common to face a bit of apprehension before visiting the dentist due to past experiences, fear of pain, fear of the unknown, or simply embarrassment over the state of your teeth. In fact, up to 20% of the population experiences dental anxiety at some level, with up
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Teeth grinding or clenching, known as bruxism, is a common issue for many of our dental patients. In fact, approximately eight percent of adults grind their teeth (typically at night while sleeping), and this can cause potentially damaging results. Most adults that grind their teeth at night are completely unaware
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You visit our dental office for your semi-annual appointment and discover, again, that you have new decay (cavities) in your teeth and need further dental treatment. This is a discouraging diagnosis that all of us want to avoid…but how? We all have heard: eat less sweets and be sure to
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When you are pregnant, dental care is probably the last thing on your mind. Yet, taking care of your dental health is especially important during pregnancy due to an increased risk of gum disease and tooth decay. Pregnant women are more susceptible to gum disease and tooth decay for
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