Many people fear the experience of having a tooth removed. They worry that it will hurt, and that it will be scary. For most people, however, a tooth extraction is not traumatic. Dentists know how to do it without pain, and they manage it quickly and
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It’s very common to see celebrities with beautiful, white, straight teeth – gorgeous, perfect looking teeth. Many people will attribute their beautiful smiles to whitening due to the large number of at-home whitening products advertised on the
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Acid reflux is a problem for many Americans. It’s on the rise in our society; one in five Americans suffers from it. If you have acid reflux, you should know that it can damage your oral health and cause changes in your mouth that can be painful.
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After a half century of educating the public about smoking, most people know the dangers that smoking poses to their long-term health. Smoking can cause significant damage in the short term as well. The smoking damage done to people’s teeth can be very
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Last November the voters of Michigan approved the recreational use of marijuana. Prior to that it had been legal for medicinal purposes. While many people have smoked or otherwise ingested marijuana for decades, many more will be trying and using it now
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February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. There are a number of ways parents help establish good oral health, including brushing and flossing and requesting dental sealants for their children’s teeth. But there’s one thing parents can
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It’s that time of year again: cold and flu season. While we battle the snow and ice outside, our immune systems have to fight off winter colds and flus with whatever resources they can muster. That’s a tough job, but you can boost your immune system
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Many people have tooth discoloration that, while not dangerous to their health, really bothers them. We know that healthy teeth are associated with success, and that people who are able to smile and interact with others confidently have a better chance
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Snow is on the ground, and Christmas is right around the corner. It’s “the most wonderful time of the year,” but it’s also the time of year now when more people get sick with colds and flus. Many cold symptoms, such as coughing, nasal congestion,
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Every parent wants their children to be safe and healthy and get the care they need when they need it. Because dental problems often come with pain and kids often struggle to express what’s wrong, it can be hard to tell what is a true emergency. Here
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