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Cosmetic Dentistry
The health of your teeth is what is most important but many people agree that the appearance of your teeth should never be overlooked. Your smile may be one of the first things that a person notices about you. And you probably want them to notice you for your bright, healthy smile, not because of…
Read MoreYour Mouth’s Anatomy
Your mouth is more than just teeth. Inside, it is a made up of many things that work together to keep you healthy! This includes the obvious, like your tongue and gums, but also some other (perhaps stranger-sounding) components such as your salivary glands and your uvula. So what are all these different parts and…
Read MoreAre you Over-brushing?
Hearing that you should brush your teeth twice a day and maintain a healthy flossing regimen will probably not come as much of a shock. We’ve heard it since our first trip to the dentist. But what about over-brushing? In many cases, brushing too vigorously can cause extensive damage similar to that of under-brushing.
Read MoreA History in Dentistry
Teeth have always been around. So it makes sense that dentistry is almost as ancient as humanity itself. In fact, the word dentistry originates from an Ancient Greek term, odontology (from the Greek odoús, meaning tooth). There is evidence of drilling teeth as a remedy for toothache and enamel removal dating back over 9000 years ago.
Read MoreThe Don’ts of Oral Hygiene
Do you brush your teeth? Yes. Good! Do you floss as well? Yes. Great! I even use mouth wash. Perfect! There’s not too much more you should be doing to keep your teeth as healthy as possible but maybe there’s something you shouldn’t be doing! Don’t use your teeth as tools. Tearing open bags of potato…
Read MoreAdvice for Seniors on Maintaining Your Real Teeth
As we age, our bodies change, and that includes our teeth. Old age puts people at risk for a variety of dental issues, and these can be made worse by neglecting proper dental care.
Read MoreCaring For Your Dental Implants
You always hear about how important it is to take care of your teeth and your oral hygiene and when you have dental implants that is no different. In fact it may be more important to take proper care of your dental implants, simply because of the amount of time and money you have invested…
Read MoreTeratomas: The Tumors with Teeth
Teeth grow in our mouth, right? Anyone with a brain can guess that much is true, but what happens when teeth grow in odd and even weird places? What causes teeth to grow in other places besides the mouth? Typically the answer to this question is teeth that grow outside the mouth are found in…
Read MoreLife Changing Reasons for Dental Implants: Part 1
There are many reasons why someone might choose to have dental implants over traditional dentures; each reason is as unique as the individual who is making the choice. We have compiled a list of common reasons you should choose dental implants, reasons that very well could be life changing. The reasons have been listed in…
Read MoreTop 5 Things Heard Before Suddenly Needing Dental Implants
We handle dental implants for all sorts of people. Most of the time, it’s something perfectly natural that brings someone in for implants. Other times — not so much.
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