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Identifying the 3 Major Types of Cavities

In addition to good dental hygiene and regular checkups, knowing how to spot a dental problem early can be extremely helpful when in preventing toothaches or the need for a root canal.


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Four Things Your Hygienist Wishes You Knew

Dental hygienists see thousands and thousands of patients’ mouths each year. They know that no two people’s mouths or oral health are quite the same. Nonetheless, there are some things that patients…


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Here's How We Know You Clench & Grind Your Teeth

A dentist or a dental hygienist can take a quick look inside your mouth and tell you whether you clench and grind your teeth in your sleep. We often find that patients are skeptical


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Weird Facts You Didn't Know About Saliva

With the way dentists and hygienists are always sucking saliva away or blowing your teeth dry, you'd think we had something against it. But the truth is that saliva is very beneficial to your overall…


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Yes, Your Sparkling Water Is Bad for Your Teeth

We hate to burst your bubble, but if you though you were avoiding damaging your teeth by swapping soda for sparkling water, we're afraid it's not quite true.


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Just Got a Crown? Here Are Some At-Home Care Tips

Getting a dental crown is a very common treatment. In an ideal world, all of our patients would have healthy strong teeth that never needed repair, but the reality is that we perform crown procedures…


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Yes, Custom Mouthguards Really Are Better

As dentists, we're nuts about prevention, and one of the biggest ways you can prevent the need for emergency dental care is to wear a mouthguard.


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Your Guide to At-Home Teeth Whitening

Teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic treatments that patients ask us about. Luckily, it is also one of the easiest


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Teeth Cleanings With Braces

If you have braces, you're probably very excited about seeing your brand new smile. However, that smile might not be as bright as you thought if you don't take proper care of your teeth during your…


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Stress Can Wreak Havoc on Your Teeth

We all have those days. It’s easy to lose track of your personal health needs when you want to pull your hair out.