Everyone deals with daily stress – personal and professional relationship can be difficult, along with chronic financial or health concerns. The search for ways to relieve stress is also common – walking, meditation, exercise and yoga can all be helpful. One of the ways stress can manifest itself physically is jaw clenching or teeth grinding. […]
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“Full metal-mouth braces” are so old school. If you want to straighten your teeth in 2016, the best choice and the “clear” alternative to metal braces is available at Hampton Dental Associates and it’s called Invisalign. This is Invisalign’s unique process: • Using strong, clear, smooth plastic trays called aligners, Invisalign gradually manipulates your teeth
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Because your smile is one of the first things people notice about you, if you aren’t smiling, you aren’t making important personal connections. Your teeth can be a great self-confidence booster…or a self-esteem deflater. For these reasons, dealing with decayed or missing teeth can be daunting. A time-tested treatment for missing teeth is dentures, also
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It’s never good when disease affects your body…you want to be healthy and stay healthy and you do whatever it takes to maintain your body’s health. This should be true for your mouth, gums and teeth as well. It’s true. One of the most common causes of tooth loss in the United States is periodontal
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Wisdom teeth seem to get a bad rap and rightly so, sometimes. There are interesting things to know about wisdom teeth besides the usual things: • They are big teeth at the very back of your mouth, they can be a nuisance, they are usually removed…and afterward you get to eat milk shakes. Want to
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Bad breath. Definitely a deterrent to close-talking and definitely a turn-off in the good-night-kiss department. Halitosis can be lingering, right there, under your nose and you could be the last to know. Is it time to get a handle on your battle with bad breath? If so, read on… Bad breath originates from bacterial gasses
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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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Are you smiling your best smile? Or are you embarrassed about your teeth and avoid greeting friends with your not-so-perfect smile? Cosmetic dentistry has become increasingly popular as many patients want to have a bright, youthful smile. The perfect solution to your not-so-perfect smile is dental veneers. Dental veneers can: Fix teeth that are misaligned,
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A trip to the dentist. For many people, it’s right up there with the fear of public speaking or spiders and snakes. Did you know that approximately 20% of adults in the U.S. avoid going to the dentist strictly from fear – the fear of needles, pain, anesthesia, being embarrassed or anxiety over encroachment into
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Aches and pains are a normal part of life. But they may also signal a more serious problem. Jaw pain and popping is one of those annoying discomforts that you may find difficult to ignore. Temporoalmandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ), is a common condition suffered by millions of Americans. It’s caused by improper alignment of the
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