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All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth!
For a kid, losing baby teeth is the ultimate sign of growing up. They compare notes with their friends on how many teeth they’ve lost and who lost them first. And while your little one is just excited...
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Is Your Retainer Retaining More Than Your Teeth?
Our mouths are full all kinds of interesting little organisms. It’s sort of like a mini rainforest in there –warm, wet, and home to more than 600 different species of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and even...
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Five Reasons Why It’s Worthwhile to Smile
Nineteenth century novelist George Eliot once said, “Wear a smile and have friends; wear a scowl and have wrinkles.” Yet smiling is more than just a way to convince your mother that you really did...
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Filling in the Information Gaps about Diastema
Diastema is a term used to describe a gap between two teeth. Many celebrities have a diastema including Madonna, Eddie Murphy, Jack Black, Lauren Hutton, Amelia Earheart, and Willie Nelson. For some...
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How to Keep Your Teeth Happy this Holiday Season
Stuffing, rolls, pies, cakes…the holidays are a time full of carbohydrate-rich, sugary foods. This can really do a number on your oral health, but there are some simple ways you can help combat...
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High Blood Pressure and Oral Health
High blood pressure, also called HBP or hypertension, can affect your ability to receive oral healthcare. Performing dental treatments on patients with hypertension can be detrimental! If your blood...
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Bad Breath 101: Why You Have It and How to Avoid It
Have you noticed friends or co-workers stand further away than necessary to talk to you? Do you receive daily offers of gum and mints? Does your dog run away when you bend down and say hello? If the...
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What is Plaque…and What Can You Do About It?
Run your tongue over your teeth. Do they feel like they have sweaters on them? That fuzzy feeling is an overabundance of plaque. But what is plaque? Why is it so bad for your teeth? And how can you get...
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Saliva’s Role in Oral Health
When you think about oral health, you probably think about your gums and your teeth. After all, Americans spend about $1.8 billion on toothpaste and $775 million on toothbrushes. We’re serious about...
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Hey, Dentists! Make ‘Em Laugh!
Dentists use nitrous oxide to calm mildly anxious patients. Laughing gas, or nitrous oxide, has been used routinely in dental offices since 1863. It’s a safe, effective sedation option for dental...
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How Do You Maintain a Great Summertime Smile?
When you think of summer, you probably think of swimming pools, cookouts, and sunshine — but do you also think of your oral health? During the summer, there are actually things that you should keep in...
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How to Help Your Child Overcome Their Fear of the Dentist’s Office
Children are known for being incredibly stubborn over some issues, and the dentist’s office is one of the most dreaded places for someone with a smile that’s still developing. It’s not that hard to...
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How Can Green Tea Help Your Smile?
Many of us could use a little pick-me-up in the morning, and coffee is largely the drink we turn to. Sure, it causes tooth stains and bad breath, but go into any Starbucks on your way to work and...
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Four Tips for Helping Your Child Have a Better Dental Visit
As a parent, helping your child create positive associations with the dentist is an important step in helping them build healthy habits. By creating positive associations at a young age, your child...
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Periodontal Disease and Systemic Health: The Mouth-Body Link
Most people know that gum disease (also known as periodontal disease) can cause major problems like bleeding gums, tenderness, and even eventual tooth loss. The more serious complications associated...
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Don’t Put Off Important Dental Care
We’ve all had moments where we put off something important. Maybe it was cleaning the house, or getting out to the grocery store, or getting your taxes in the mail. All kinds of things can get pushed...
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You may be brushing a few times every day, but if you’re not taking the time to floss as well, your smile isn’t getting all the attention it deserves. In general, we recommend flossing at least once a...
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Prepare Little Smiles for Trick-or-Treating with Preventive Dentistry
Halloween is undeniably a favorite holiday for millions of children from across America, offering the perfect opportunity to dress up in creative costumes and bring home tons of sweet treats. While...
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Don’t Just Brush Your Teeth… Brush Your Teeth Correctly
Most people know that good oral hygiene includes brushing your teeth at least twice a day. And for most, those two times are usually in the morning—as you’re rushing to work or getting the kids off to...
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Eat for Your Best Oral Health
Did you know that the month of March is National Nutrition Month as designated by The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics? Everyone knows that diet and nutrition are critical to general health. The...
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