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FUN AND INTERESTING DENTAL FACTS Aug 21st, 2019

Fun Facts: • More people use blue toothbrushes than red ones.• The design of your tongue is unique; like fingerprints, everyone’s is different.• Giraffes only have bottom teeth.• It takes 43 muscles to frown and only 17 to smile.• Kids laugh approximately 400 times a day, Adults only 15.• 48%...

EARLY CHILDHOOD DENTAL ISSUES FOR CONCERNED PARENTS Aug 20th, 2019

As a parent you want your child to have a happy, healthy smile for life. Thinking about dental care at an early age and practicing good dental hygiene from the start can help ensure your child’s teeth stay healthy. We encourage you to visit a dentist by your child’s first birthday....

IS A CROWN REALLY NECESSARY? Aug 19th, 2019

Crowns are the most common dental restoration and are often recommended in dentistry. Crowns are the ideal solution to many dental problems and they can extend the life of your teeth. Considering how much they cost, it’s only fair that you’d want to know the scoop on crowns. If your...

ARE DENTAL IMPLANTS FOR YOU? Aug 17th, 2019

Many adults suffer from missing teeth or teeth that are broken. They are completely embarrassed by their smiles, and so they keep their mouths closed at all times. When people are missing teeth, their jaws change shape. This can make their faces appear to be sunken in. These people can...

TEETH WHITENING INFORMATION Aug 16th, 2019

One of the most commonly requested procedures is teeth whitening. Everyone wants to have a perfectly white, beautiful smile, and we are glad to help. There are many options to whiten your teeth. Some can be done at home, though we recommend a thorough examination with x-rays first before whitening...

DENTURE CARE TIPS Aug 15th, 2019

It is really important to take good care of your dentures. Not only do you want them to last a very long time, but also it is important for good dental health. Your mouth, gums, and remaining teeth need to stay healthy. Here are some tips about how to take...

ALL ABOUT WISDOM TEETH Aug 14th, 2019

Wisdom teeth can become a real pain in your mouth! Though they are helpful, most of the time they are misaligned, which can cause a whole lot of problems! Wisdom teeth are your last set of molars. They come in much later than the rest of your teeth. Many start...

GOOD DENTAL CARE Aug 13th, 2019

Your mouth, including your gums and teeth, is important to your overall health. However, many people don’t take proper care of their teeth. Without good home-care and routine dental visits, bacteria can build up and make you sick. It can even travel throughout your whole body, making you really ill....

SIGNS YOU MIGHT HAVE IMPACTED WISDOM TEETH Aug 12th, 2019

With the recent advances in dentistry, it is uncommon for symptoms of wisdom teeth to appear before the teeth are removed. Dentists, more often than not, will recommend they be removed before they cause a problem. However, that’s not always the case, and you can experience symptoms as a result...

HOW CAN I HELP MY CHILD AVOID TOOTH DECAY? Aug 11th, 2019

It’s not uncommon for parents to want to know how they can help to prevent cavities and tooth decay in their kids’ teeth. They don’t always know how much dental care their children need and often have questions about the oral health routine of their little ones. Here at A...

HELP! I BROKE MY TOOTH Aug 10th, 2019

Teeth are exceptionally strong but can still fracture, chip, or break. Tooth injuries can happen by being hit in the face or mouth, falling, or biting down on something hard. Having cavities that weaken the tooth or old fillings that don’t support the enamel can also cause teeth to break....