It is not unusual to feel anxiety over visiting the dentist. Between 9%-20% of Americans will steer clear of the dentist due to fear or anxiety. Having a dental phobia is even more severe than suffering from general dental anxiety. With dental phobia, you may feel terrified or suddenly panicked, although you know the fear […]
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Did you know that stress, osteoporosis, and diabetes can all be revealed through the health of your teeth and gums? It’s true. The signs associated with many conditions and diseases are visible by examining our mouths. Diabetes and gum disease Diabetes can decrease the body’s ability to overcome infection. Heightened blood sugars also enhance the
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If you were scared of the dentist as a child but never quite outgrew that fear, you’re not alone. Between 9%-20% of Americans suffer from excessive anxiety when it comes to visiting the dentist. If this is the case for you, you may want to consider how sedation dentistry can help you relax. Sedation dentistry
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50% of U.S. adults have gum disease. That number jumps up to 71% in adults over the age of sixty-five. Gum disease can range from mild to severe and is typified by an inflammation of the gums. If left untreated, this chronic disease will eventually contribute to tooth loss. There is a wide range of
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Halloween is here and so are mountains of treats and sweets everywhere you turn. You can help your teeth safely survive the candy onslaught by following a few simple tips every day. Go cold turkey For some, it is easier to simply avoid every and all types of candies and sweets during Halloween. This will
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Invisalign has become a well-known system for recreating the smile to look and feel healthier and more attractive. The focal point of this method of treatment is the advantage of not being braces. No brackets and wires to get in the way of food, brushing, and confidence. Who doesn’t like the sound of that? While
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This is a busy time of year for families of students. It doesn’t matter if you’re sending them off to their very first year in the classroom, or if this is the first year your student will be in a dorm room; you want the best for them. There is only so many parents may
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Sometimes it seems the main job of a parent is to worry. And when your child is young you’re probably worried if he or she is sucking their thumb too long. Is the thumb sucking damaging their teeth? Should they have stopped by this point? When it comes to this area, there is a poster
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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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Over the years, dental technology has advanced to provide patients with a variety of options to improve their smile. Bonding, veneers, and implants are some of the cosmetic dentistry services provided that can give you a brighter, whiter smile. Dental Implants If you have missing or misshapen teeth, implants are a long-term option to a
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