Having bad oral health care habits can have many painful, detrimental effects. One issue that can arise is a tooth abscess. Read on for some more information about this very serious problem and how your dentist can help. What causes a tooth abscess? A “tooth abscess” is simply an infected tooth. It can start when a […]
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Do you often have headaches? Does your jaw hurt when you chew? Have you noticed that your neck and shoulder muscles feel tense and tight all the time? You may have TMJ, and you may think the solution is to pop a few ibuprofen or aspirin every time the pain gets to be too bad
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Dental crowns can help restore your broken or damaged teeth – but really they can do so much more. Read on for more information about crowns and what they can do for you! What are dental crowns used to treat? Dental crowns are simply “caps” that are placed over teeth that are extensively damaged. This may be
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It’s kind of cute when babies and toddlers suck their thumbs – but as a parent you may be wondering if the habit is hurting how your child’s teeth are developing. And how long is too long for them to suck their thumbs? And how can you get them to stop? Read on for some information
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Porcelain veneers are a great way to fix imperfections in your teeth and they have many benefits – but you also have to make sure that you take care of them so that they will last for a very long time and keep looking good. They don’t require special care, but there are a few
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Have you been noticing lately that your gums are dipping down more than usual? Are you seeing more of your teeth than you used to? It definitely doesn’t look right, but is it something you should be concerned about? Read on for more information about gum recession! What causes gum recession? Gum recession is a very
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While some dread April 15th every year, others are more than happy to file taxes, if it means they are getting some money back. If you are getting a nice, big refund, it may just be the perfect time to get a cosmetic dentistry procedure, to take care of some of those dental issues that have
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You may think that brushing your teeth is brushing your teeth, and it doesn’t matter how you do it. But how you brush your teeth can make a big difference to your oral health – and, it turns out, the toothbrush you use to brush your teeth can make a big difference, too. Here are a few
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OK, so it’s already February – but that doesn’t mean it is too late to make plans and set goals for the new year. Staying in the best of health is always a great goal to have, and that includes, of course, dental health. If your plans for the new year include finally having that dentistry
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You probably don’t put much thought into your teeth and gums – until there is a problem. You know you should brush, floss, and visit your dentist regularly to prevent issues, but there are a few other things you may want to know about your teeth so that you can keep them in the best shape possible!
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