Do you have persistent bad breath that never seems to go away? As August 6th is National Fresh Breath Day, we wanted to talk about some of the potential causes of bad breath as well as some tricks to fixing it.
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Do you know the right way to brush and floss your teeth? In honor of ‘Wrong Way Day,’ the silly holiday of July 17th, we’re discussing the most effective ways you can practice good dental hygiene.
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What exactly is considered a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder? When do you need to seek help? Our goal is to help explain what the TMJ is, what some causes are of TMJ disorders, what the signs and symptoms are, and what type of treatment is available.
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“A smile is the light in the window of your soul”- Unknown. For many people a person’s smile says a lot about them. 48% of American adults say that a smile is the first thing they notice about someone. Your smile is important, and in this article you will learn the 5 important ways to maintaining a healthy smile.
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“Does a healthy mouth equal a healthy heart?” Though research has yet to determine if there is an exact correlation, many things point to the answer being yes! Learn how to spot gum disease, what areas of the body are affected, and what you can do to prevent it.
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April is oral cancer awareness month. Although oral cancer is not one of the most common forms of cancer, it is very deadly. Every year 10,030 people die from oral cancer, after diagnoses the 5 year survival rate is 60%. Oral cancer appears in multiple places in the mouth such as, the tongue, cheeks, roof of the mouth, throat, and the floor of the mouth. At your routine dental visit those areas are checked to ensure there is nothing abnormal.
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Pregnancy is a wonderful and exciting time. While your family is going to go through some big changes, so is your body; and I am not just talking about your belly. In fact, during pregnancy your mouth changes as well. The health of the mouth can be affected by pregnancy and in turn your baby’s health can be affected.
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Once a year at your regular dental visit you hear the words, “you are due to update x-rays today”. Let’s be real, no one enjoys having x-rays done, but they are greatly needed. Why do we recommend having x-rays done once a year?
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Parents sometimes wonder why their child who seems to have straight teeth needs braces. Braces are in fact not only for cosmetic reasons, but also help prevent future issues that could affect your child later in life. Some of these issues include sleep apnea, night time grinding, TMJ, and decay. So what are we looking for? How can braces benefit your child?
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