232017May
Do Crowns Protect Your Teeth from Further Decay?

Do Crowns Protect Your Teeth from Further Decay?

Dental crowns are a popular option for patients who need a reliable way to fill in gaps in an otherwise perfect smile. These crowns also offer patients improved functionality, ensuring that there’s no disruption in the ability to bite or chew. In addition, crowns are invaluable for covering implants, masking discolored or misshapen teeth, and…

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182017May
Protect Your Smile: Proper Care for Your Porcelain Veneers

Protect Your Smile: Proper Care for Your Porcelain Veneers

For patients who have received them, porcelain veneers are often viewed as the ideal way to enhance any smile and create that perfectly white row of gorgeous teeth that we all so desperately crave. Like anything else in life, however, that enhancement needs to be properly maintained over time if that ideal smile is to…

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292017Apr
Is One-Hour Whitening Just What the Dentist Ordered?

Is One-Hour Whitening Just What the Dentist Ordered?

Modern dentistry offers a wide variety of treatments to ensure that your teeth are as healthy and attractive as they can be. With the right commitment to routine oral hygiene, your teeth should last a lifetime. However, even your best hygiene efforts may not be enough to prevent the type of discoloration and staining that…

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222017Apr
Make Gum Disease Prevention a Priority

Make Gum Disease Prevention a Priority

When most people think about oral health, their first thought tends to be about their teeth. Are they clean and free of plaque and debris? Are they healthy, white, and in proper alignment? These are all important concerns, of course, but they’re not the be-all and end-all of oral health management. In fact, your gums…

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72017Apr
How to Deal with Crown Sensitivity

How to Deal with Crown Sensitivity

Most people expect some pain and discomfort after a tooth extraction or root canal, but many are surprised to discover that pain can sometimes be present after a crown procedure as well. Though it’s less common than those other types of post-procedure pain, crown sensitivity does occur and it can be every bit as discomforting…

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282017Mar
Tooth Extractions: Aftercare Advice

Tooth Extractions: Aftercare Advice

While root canals and fillings often seem to evoke the most fear and anxiety in patients, the reality is that a tooth extraction can be an even more traumatic experience. In fact, many patients are surprised to discover that extractions can have such a dramatic impact. One way that you can minimize the negative effects…

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282017Mar
Confused about Invisalign Braces? We have the Answers You Need!

Confused about Invisalign Braces? We have the Answers You Need!

In modern times, straight and properly aligned teeth have become a major priority for many millions of people, and technology for aligning teeth has continued to evolve. For nearly two decades now, Invisalign has provided patients with an effective alternative to traditional braces. Despite their growing popularity, however, many people still have many questions about…

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212017Mar
Periodontitis and Deep Cleaning Treatment

Periodontitis and Deep Cleaning Treatment

If you’ve followed a rigid dental routine for most of your life and never had a dentist refuse to clean your teeth, then you can certainly consider yourself fortunate. Though it might come as a shock to some people, there are times when your dental professional simply cannot provide you with that regularly-scheduled cleaning that…

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