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Can Dehydration Put Your Smile At Risk?

Keeping up with brushing and flossing have obvious benefits for your oral health, but what you might not realize is that there are other daily habits that can impact the condition of your smile. In fact, you may be surprised to learn how your cavity risk can be influenced. One thing you should think about […]

Why You Should Make Sure You Use ADA-Approved Toothpaste

Superior dental care at every dental checkup will help you keep your smile in great shape. Of course, you should try to match that support with great preventive care at home. While it is not the only step you should take to keep your smile clean, brushing is certainly a significant part of your oral […]

Anticipating The Needs Of Anxious Patients

A patient’s needs are not limited to the kind of care needed to protect their smile. Some people will have a harder time at the dentist’s office due to feelings of anxiety. This can range from discomfort at the thought of restorative dental work to a general unease about any kind of care. What you […]

Using Fluoride And Dental Sealants In Pediatric Dental Care

While children’s dental care needs largely match the needs of adults, there are a few aspects that will be different. One thing that separates pediatric care is that your dentist will spend time educating your kids on brushing and flossing tasks, as well as on oral care in general. This educational component is important, as […]

Using Advanced Technology To Detect Signs Of Oral Cancer

Oral cancer is a serious disease, one that can be potentially deadly if it is not caught in time. Visible symptoms of this condition can include persistent sores in and around your oral cavity, including the inside of your cheek, your tongue, or your lips. Because early detection is so important to successful treatment, having […]

Using Imaging Technology To Take A Closer Look At Your Smile

With a closer, more accurate view of your smile, your dentist can give you better information about your oral health. The 3D digital imaging technology available at your dentist’s office can produce vivid, highly detailed images of your oral structures. This can make it easier to identify possible problems, and it can help with the […]

Dental Cleanings Reduce Your Oral Health Risks

Brushing your teeth at least twice a day, and for at least two minutes each session, can offer valuable protection for your smile. Of course, even a person who maintains excellent brushing habits should floss regularly if they want to offer real protection for their smile. Our mouths face ongoing threats, and we need to […]

Has Enamel Erosion Started To Affect Your Oral Health?

Some erosion of our enamel will be inevitable. The process of biting and chewing food creates friction, and over time that can lead to a wearing down of the surfaces of our teeth. With that said, enamel erosion can lead to real troubles, especially if you lose this material at a more advanced rate. This […]

3 Diet Adjustments That Can Improve Your Cavity Defense

If you started to worry about your risk for tooth decay, what would you change? Would you spend more time brushing your teeth? Would you change your flossing habits? Because there are several different factors that can affect your cavity risk, certain changes can benefit some patients more than others. For instance, individuals who do […]

How Digital Imaging Can Impact Your Patient Experience

One of the big advantages that you gain from attending regular dental exams is that your dentist can identify problems in their early stages. When you leave a problem unaddressed until it starts to cause painful symptoms, you could require a more involved treatment. At a checkup, your dentist is able to carefully study your […]

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