A Dental Implant is a small titanium screw that replaces the root portion of a missing tooth. Due to the compatible properties of titanium, a Dental Implant can fuse with the bone to become an anchor for the replacement tooth or teeth in either jaw. Dental implants are essential as they help to preserve bone…
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Most individuals don’t realize that gum disease is a severe condition that can lead to tooth loss. Gum disease is often painless and without apparent symptoms, making it difficult to know if you really have it. Many signs/symptoms may not appear until an advanced stage of the disease, called periodontitis. We’re usually told to take…
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When looking for a new dentist, it is important to understand that you are looking for someone who will do more than just clean your teeth. It’s vital to have a dentist you can trust and rely upon, considering the fact that your dental health is an essential part of your overall physical wellbeing. Looking…
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Do You Treat Your Car Better Than Your Teeth? What do teeth and cars have to do with each other? The answer is simple – most of us cannot function without them. How many of us would love or already do drive a great set of wheels? The same thing can be said about teeth.…
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Dental Office Safety During the COVID-19 Crisis With the arrival of COVID-19, we all are being forced to alter our lives. Shopping for food, going to school, and work, all of which was once taken for granted, now is potentially life-threatening. Going to the Dentist has often been loathsome to many, but safety in the…
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When teeth are removed, a trickle-down effect occurs resulting in several problems. Once a tooth is missing, the neighboring teeth shift, and this creates a jaw imbalance. In addition, the opposing tooth can start to grow up or down into the empty space, further throwing off your bite. This usually results in chewing more on…
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This week and always, I am looking for dentally phobic and anxiety ridden new patients. One of my strengths is my ability to convert very fearful patients into those who easily accept routine procedures. This weekend, I got a call from a woman who lost a filling and hadn’t seen a dentist in 20 years.…
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This week I am on a crusade to get people to eliminate soda & drinks with a high sugar content from their diet. Those who regularly use the above just continue to make more work for us. Don’t complain about the cost of dentistry if you continue to use these products! High fructose corn syrup…
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Any type of dental work is an investment in your oral health. Whether you have a crown, a veneer, or even a filling- you have invested your hard-earned money, towards improving your mouth; clenching, grinding or even nervous chewing over time can weaken or break expensive dental restorations. The solution – a protective nightguard that…
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This week, I want to talk about a controversial topic- Fluoride. It is a well-known fact that Fluoride prevents teeth decay and sensitive teeth. The question is – how much is safe and when does it become dangerous to one’s health? I believe that Fluoride is safe when it is applied topically- in toothpaste and…
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