It may be tempting to skip that dental cleaning and checkup – you already have plenty to do, you don’t seem to be having any problems, and your teeth seem clean enough, right? However, there are many good reasons why you shouldn’t skip that dental cleaning and exam! What happens during a dental exam? It takes about […]
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Are your teeth sensitive to cold or hot drinks (or both)? It can make it hard to enjoy your favorite beverage if you are constantly worried that each sip might bring pain. Your teeth may be so sensitive that it even hurts just to breathe in through your mouth on a cold day. But are
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Do you ever wonder if you’re doing all that you can for your smile? This quiz may shed some light on a few things you didn’t know. We hope that, at the end of this brief True or False session, you pat yourself on the back for all that you know and do. Truth? 1.
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When you love what you do, it shows. We are proud of the work we have done in 2016! First and foremost, we are honored that our office has been selected by so many discerning patients. We understand that finding the right dentist can be a challenge, and it pleases us that we have welcomed
We’ve set our clocks back. We’ve enjoyed the Fall holidays, and now we are headed straight into the Winter holiday season. Most of us think we can do so without skipping a beat. The fact of the matter is, from Halloween to New Years, we have more to think about and more to do than
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Information is a powerful tool, so let’s get down to basics and learn about your teeth and what makes them so strong: Each tooth is comprised of two parts: •The visible crown •The root which lies under the surface of your gums and is not visible. You mouth contains four kinds of teeth: •The Incisors,
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Basically, your “bite” is how your teeth fit together. Plain and simple. But it’s not so simple if your bite is “off,” and causing you problems. Malocclusion – another name for the misalignment of your bite – can cause sensitivity, pain, and other discomforts that you would not normally associate with your teeth. There are
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Dry Mouth Syndrome is a common health issue that results from a lack of saliva – which is critical to your oral health. Why? Because saliva produces several enzymes that help you digest food and keep bacteria in your mouth in check. Sometimes, dry mouth exists side by side with mucositis and stomatitis, both of
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At Hampton Dental Associates we offer many types of restorative dental procedures – implants, dentures, whitening, crowns and veneers – each and all designed to repair or restore your teeth to their natural, youthful condition. Your teeth are designed to last a lifetime…but, sometimes because of a lack of proper care, they are damaged or
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You are undoubtedly aware of the daily dental hygiene “brush and floss” drill as a proven way to prevent cavities and periodontal disease. You may be brushing…but are you flossing your teeth at least once a day? It’s thought that dental floss was invented almost 200 years ago by an American dentist who insisted his
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