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Frequently Asked Dental Implant Questions

If you decide that you are interested in making your smile complete after tooth loss, then you may discover yourself highly interested in dental implants. Of course, great interest generally yields a significant amount of questions, which are best answered by a dental professional. We invite you to bring your inquiries to our attention, so […]

Afternoon Movie Series: Favorites Of The 50s

Is there something exceptionally cozy to you about turning on the television and noticing a movie from the 50s happens to be on? Are there some particular films that have always held a special place in your heart? Perhaps you have heard about flicks but have never actually watched one! Well, now is your chance […]

Dental Bridges: Questions We Get Quite A Lot!

Are you thinking that what you need for your partial tooth loss might be a dental bridge? However, since you don’t know much about bridges, you are having a hard time identifying what makes them unique, whether you’re a candidate, and more? As you might imagine, many patients find themselves in the same boat! We […]

Things To Remember: Food Stuck Between Teeth

Nobody ever goes home from a dinner, looks in the mirror, and squeals with excitement upon noticing food stuck between teeth. Instead, this is a very annoying issue to deal with. It can make dental hygiene frustrating. It can cause embarrassment. It may encourage decay. It won’t smell so great if you have trouble removing […]

Your Kids: Chewing Details To Consider

One day, you’re sitting down to dinner with your kids and everything is just fine. The next, your child is having trouble eating and you find out it’s due to chewing problems. What’s going on here, what should be doing to treat or prevent such concerns, and what should you keep in mind? Let’s work […]

Hey! Why Are My Gums Swollen?

If you’re a star brusher and flosser, then you may find yourself extremely nonplussed when you take a look in the mirror one day only to see swollen gums in your reflection. You’re practicing your dental hygiene (and you’re coming in for cleanings and checkups, too)! So, what gives? While perio problems are commonly to […]

Bruxism: It Can Lead To…

Bruxism disorder can lead to additional problems. You may think to yourself that dealing with grinding and clenching isn’t really that big of a deal and that most of the time, you don’t even know it’s affecting you. While that may be true for the present moment, that will not always be the case! As […]

Tech Help: Downloading eBooks & Audiobooks

Are you over the moon excited about the idea of eBooks and audiobooks that you can access with ease on your device? Is that about all you know about this topic … the fact that you’re excited? What you don’t know is how to download the books and what’s available? Lucky you! The upcoming library […]

Preventive Care: Tell Yourself What You Tell Your Kids

Sometimes, when you’re struggling a bit with the preventive care your smile needs, it’s time to simplify things. We often suggest patients tell themselves the things they would tell their children about particular dental care details. This will help you shift your perspective, so you see that caring for your smile is very important, it’s […]

3 Ways You’ll Know It’s Restorative Care Time

When you’re sitting at home and you notice your tooth hurts, your smile feels different, etc., you may wonder how you’re supposed to know what you need. Is it time for restorative care, you wonder to yourself? Or, should you just ignore the new sensations that have cropped up, pretend you didn’t see those changes […]

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