The good news is that we live longer than people have in the past. The “bad” news is we need to take care of our bodies to keep them in good condition so we can live our lives and remain pain free. This includes brushing and flossing your
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Choosing a dentist is always an important decision for your overall health. After all, you’ll need to form a comfortable and collaborative partnership with your dentist to accommodate your oral care needs. Whether you are looking for emergency dental
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Have you ever considered how remarkable teeth are? Really? It’s likely you haven’t because we take so many of the intricate parts and processes of our bodies for granted, but not only are teeth necessary and useful for quality of life and health,
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This last June the American Academy of Periodontology came out with the results of a survey taken in March that revealed some interesting things including the revelation that over a third (36%) of those surveyed would rather do an unpleasant task like
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While we know that there are links between dental health and overall health and longevity, it’s also true that there are links between overall health, including biological and maturational changes in the body, and dental health. One of the most common
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Dental anxiety is a the fear of dentistry in general or of receiving dental care specifically. It’s more common in people who have suffered a great deal of trouble with their teeth, people who have lived in places or times with more primitive
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Most people know the feel of plaque on their teeth even if they don’t know what plaque is exactly. It’s that soft, gunky layer that forms in your mouth and you notice if you skipped brushing your teeth that morning or the night before – or
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February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and, in light of this and the fact that cavities and tooth decay are the most common childhood illnesses, here are some things parents should consider when teaching their children how to take care of
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Patients who are familiar with the treatment of dental cavities no doubt know that there have been some changes over the last few decades in how teeth are filled. Among the most common kinds of fillings are dental amalgams, more commonly known as silver
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Losing a tooth can be a traumatic experience for many people, but when a tooth breaks there are additional complications. No one wants to have a gap in their smile, but a having a tooth stump or a jagged root is even worse than that. Made of multiple
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