As your next routine dental checkup approaches, do you feel calm and unconcerned or does your chest clench every time you glance at the calendar? If visiting the dentist makes you deeply uncomfortable, you’re not alone. Experts estimate that 35-40 million Americans suffer from dental fear or anxiety. As you’ll learn in today’s blog, the […]
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Four Groups of People Who Shouldn’t Get Dental Implants
January 14, 2014
If you’ve lost a permanent tooth in an accident or to severe tooth decay or gum disease, you’ve probably talked to your dentist about dental implants. While dental implants have a number of advantages that makes them the superior tooth replacement option currently available, some patients may not make good candidates for the implant placement […]
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Bright Ideas in the Fight Against Gum Disease
January 8, 2014
There’s nothing sexy about gum disease. It can cause chronic bad breath, result in permanent tooth loss and, as current research suggests, lead to an increased risk of other systemic diseases, like arthritis, diabetes, and some cardiovascular diseases. Conventional treatments for gum disease, like surgery and antibiotic therapy, have serious drawbacks but advances in dental […]
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Should You Whiten Your Teeth at Home?
December 26, 2013
For thousands of years, we humans have tried just about every method imaginable to remove stains from our teeth. While the ingredients have changed, modern homemade teeth whiteners still use abrasive agents to lift and scrub away enamel discolorations from the comfort and convenience of home. But are these DIY solutions worth the time and […]
What Is a Smile Makeover?
December 16, 2013
Even with immaculate dental hygiene, you can still find yourself looking in the mirror at a lackluster smile. A variety of cosmetic issues may make you feel less than confident about the smile you are showing off to the world around you. Are you worried about small chips or cracks in your teeth? Do you […]
