212018Jan
Cosmetic Dentistry and Your Career Prospects

Cosmetic Dentistry and Your Career Prospects

Career advancement can be a frustrating thing. Sometimes, it seems like the best and brightest often get overlooked for promotions or other opportunities, while other less-capable employees quickly rise to that next level. The fact is that it takes more than excellent skills and performance to get ahead in many areas of the business world….

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302017Dec
Are Your Bleeding Gums a Sign of Gum Disease?

Are Your Bleeding Gums a Sign of Gum Disease?

Dental health is about more than just maintaining healthy teeth. You also need to focus on the health and wellbeing of your gums. That means regular brushing, checkups with your dentist, and constant vigilance to ensure that potential problems are identified as early as possible. One common problem that many patients experience with their gums…

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282017Dec
5 Reasons to Choose Invisalign

5 Reasons to Choose Invisalign

Dental professionals long relied upon metal braces for their patients who needed orthodontic treatment. Millions of Americans and people around the world vividly remember enduring braces during their younger years. And make no mistake: braces are an effective way to help patients overcome dental imperfections and get that perfectly straight smile everybody seeks. In recent…

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202017Dec
Plaque Buildup: How to Fight It the Right Way

Plaque Buildup: How to Fight It the Right Way

When it comes to oral health, plaque is a persistent enemy that must be challenged with daily commitment to sound oral hygiene. Because it contains bacteria that can cause decay and gum disease, plaque can threaten your teeth’s structural integrity and lead to other serious oral health concerns. Unfortunately, your body has no natural system…

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102017Dec
Why It’s Important to Replace Missing Teeth ASAP

Why It’s Important to Replace Missing Teeth ASAP

If you’ve lost a tooth or two and find yourself putting off a trip to the dentist, you may think that you have valid reasons for procrastinating. Maybe you’re having trouble fitting a dental appointment into your busy schedule. Or perhaps you’re just convinced that there’s no reason to rush anything. After all, how bad…

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12017Dec
A Brief Guide to Dental Implants

A Brief Guide to Dental Implants

When dental patients lose a tooth, it’s important to get it replaced as quickly as possible. Fortunately, today’s dental technology provides an array of dental solutions ranging from dentures and bridges to dental implants. If your dentist has suggested that implants might be the best option for your tooth replacement needs, it’s vital to understand…

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282017Nov
Dentures and Stuck Food: What You Need to Know

Dentures and Stuck Food: What You Need to Know

Dentures have long been a common solution for dental patients who need an efficient and cost-effective replacement for lost teeth. Properly-fitted dentures can restore functionality and smile aesthetics for patients who might otherwise have to endure a life with few or no teeth. Despite the obvious benefits that these dental solutions can provide, they sometimes…

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212017Nov
Dairy Products and Oral Health

Dairy Products and Oral Health

For many people, cheese is something of a guilty pleasure. In fact, mankind has enjoyed a special relationship with cheese for thousands of years. Unfortunately for some of us, recent decades have been plagued with warnings from experts about the impact that eating too much cheese can have on our bodies. Dieters are often told…

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162017Nov
What’s in Your Home Emergency Dental Kit?

What’s in Your Home Emergency Dental Kit?

There are a few certainties in life, and three stand out more than most: death, taxes, and accidents.  The reality is that any of us can experience an accident at any time, and many of these incidents result in some type of injury. Most people understand this, and keep first-aid kits on hand to deal…

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312017Oct
Could a Dental Bridge Be the Best Solution for Your Single-Tooth Replacement Needs?

Could a Dental Bridge Be the Best Solution for Your Single-Tooth Replacement Needs?

Lost teeth are always a major concern. Even a single missing tooth can pose long-term dental hazards, as adjacent teeth may shift and eventually result in more lost teeth. To prevent those dangers, it’s important to replace missing teeth whenever possible. Fortunately, your dentist has several treatment options that can address the issue and restore…

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