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What’s the Difference Between a Dental Crown, Bridge, and Implant?

Today’s dental treatments offer several excellent options for restoring damaged or missing teeth. Crowns, bridges, and implants are commonly recommended, but they work in very different ways. Dr. Glenn LeSueur, LVIF, can help you better understand these solutions. With advanced training from the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, he brings both clinical and cosmetic insight to every […]

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Signs You May Need a Wisdom Tooth Extraction

Oral Health

Wisdom teeth, or third molars, often come in during our late teens or early twenties. While some people experience no issues (or never get wisdom teeth at all), many experience problems as they grow. Recognizing the signs your wisdom teeth need to be removed is important for maintaining oral health. At Drs of Smiles in

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Benefits of Using Fluoride Products for Your Teeth

Oral Health

Fluoride should be an integral part of every individual’s oral hygiene routine. However, some people are still unaware of its benefits. This post discusses fluoride’s essential role in keeping the teeth strong and healthy while improving overall oral health. What Is Fluoride? Fluoride is a mineral based on fluorine, commonly found in water, rocks, and soil,

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What Is Oral Cancer?

Oral Health

A diagnosis of cancer can be a scary situation regardless of the type or stage. When patients visit their dentist, they need to be sure to seek routine evaluations to look for the signs of oral cancer. Mesa, AZ, area patients should have an oral cancer screen done every time they visit their dentist for

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Natural ways to fight bad breath

General Dentistry, Oral Health

All of us have dealt with bad breath at one time or another. For some, bad breath comes after enjoying garlic bread or other potent food ingredients that contribute to an unusual smell. For others, bad breath is a common issue that they work hard to avoid. Bad breath, also known as “halitosis,” affects millions

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Are all toothpastes created equal?

General Dentistry, Oral Health

For hundreds of years, humans have been using certain scrubs and pastes to clean the teeth while supporting good oral health and wellness and freshening breath. Today, we still rely on the use of toothpaste for all the same reasons, and have a wide variety of options to choose from. The team at Drs of

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Electric vs. manual toothbrushes

General Dentistry, Oral Health

At Drs of Smiles Gentle Family Dentistry, we strongly encourage patients to book regular recall appointments for cleanings and evaluations. At home, however, patients also need to take great care of their smile. The toothbrush is essential for maintaining oral health, and there are a few different choices available to patients. The continued debate is

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3 Ways to Improve Your at Home Dental Routine

Dental Cleaning, Oral Health

Regular dental cleanings and exams are vital to maintaining top-notch dental health. You’re at home dental care routine goes hand in hand with your routine dental cleanings to ensure your teeth stay healthy and free of disease. Review the following pointers to see how you can upgrade your at home dental regimen. Brush twice a

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Foods that Your Teeth Will Thank You For Eating

Oral Health

Is this you? Captain Crunch for breakfast with a Pop Tart on the side. A Snickers bar for lunch. Waffles and chicken fried steak for dinner, topped off with a chocolate sundae. OK, so that’s little overboard, but the sugary cereals, sodas all day, candy bars as snacks, and the like aren’t exactly the best

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Bad Breath? These Foods Could Be to Blame

Oral Health

Nothing can ostracize you quicker than bad breath. It can be embarrassing for you and downright uncomfortable for those around you. If you have bad breath, what you eat and drink may be to blame. Here is a list of some of the biggest food culprits out there when it comes to bad breath. Coffee

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What’s the Difference Between a Dental Crown, Bridge, and Implant?

Signs You May Need a Wisdom Tooth Extraction

Benefits of Using Fluoride Products for Your Teeth

What Is Oral Cancer?

Natural ways to fight bad breath

Are all toothpastes created equal?

Electric vs. manual toothbrushes

3 Ways to Improve Your at Home Dental Routine

Foods that Your Teeth Will Thank You For Eating

Bad Breath? These Foods Could Be to Blame

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