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5 Dental Care Tips for Teens

Teens are susceptible to gum disease, tooth decay, and mouth injuries — but these dental maladies can be easily avoided with the right precautions. Once your child enters their teenage years, there’s a lot that can go wrong with their dental health. Sugary drinks, unhealthy snacks, and even tobacco use could play a new role

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Should You Use Apps to Manage Your Dental Health?

Smartphone users now have access to a variety of apps that can help you keep up with your dental hygiene routine and stay engaged with your dental health. Mobile healthcare is on the rise. Every week, companies are producing new smartphone apps that help you manage your dental health at home. Mobile health apps (also

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What You Need to Know About Dental Anesthesia

Because many dental patients have questions about dental anesthetics, let’s discuss the major types of dental anesthetics and how each one works.  Many dental patients have anxiety around dental procedures, especially when they require anesthesia. Concerns about anesthesia are understandable, but understanding the differences between your options can help assuage your anxiety.  What anesthesia is

How Can You Tell If You Have a Cavity?

Cavities are one of the most common reasons for dental visits, and everyone should know a cavity’s warning signs.  It’s a popular misconception that only children get cavities. Cavities are common among adults too, and they can happen for many different reasons — not just because of a sugary diet. What is a cavity?  Before

How to Cope With Common Dental Emergencies

Dental emergencies are painful injuries to your teeth that require immediate attention from a qualified dentist — learn more about what to do.  Dental emergencies are common — in fact, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered one. Teeth and bone tend to not heal on their own very easily, but minor soft-tissue injuries can be

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6 Tips for Managing Bruxism

Bruxism (also known as teeth grinding) is a harmful dental condition that can be managed with the right tools. Do you find yourself waking up with morning headaches? Biting into food with soreness in your jaw? Or maybe you’ve noticed you’re clenching your teeth all the time? If these symptoms ring a bell, you might

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Eight Lipsticks That Make Your Whitened Teeth Look Whiter

Did you know that the right lipstick can make your teeth look whiter? Find the perfect shade to brighten your smile. Wearing lipstick can feel like an almost magical experience at times. But did you know that the color of your lipstick can improve your smile? The right lipstick can make your teeth appear whiter

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Are Dental Problems Genetic?

Most dental issues have a genetic component, but habits and environmental factors also play a key part.  As you probably know, daily habits play a determining role in your dental health. Sugary and starchy food and drink, alcohol and tobacco use, dehydration, and inadequate dental hygiene can all lead to dental problems. In addition to

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Can You Stop Tooth Enamel Erosion?

Tooth enamel erosion can be painful, but there are ways to reduce symptoms and strengthen your enamel — both at home and at the dentist’s office.  Your tooth enamel is tough. It protects the sensitive inner core of your teeth from the chemicals that might cause damage. Healthy enamel also insulates your teeth from extreme

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What You Need to Know When Bracing for Your Wedding Day

Interested in getting braces before your wedding day? Here’s what you need to know.  If you’re prepping for the big day, you likely already have a list of worries to keep you up at night. What if the dress doesn’t fit right? Am I forgetting to invite anyone? And, of course: will my smile look