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Is It Safe to Go to the Dentist During Pregnancy?

If you’ve recently learned that you’re expecting your first child, then you are probably already in the midst of a pregnancy research spiral. There’s a lot to take in. You suddenly have to consider how every one of your actions will affect your baby. Unfortunately, not all sources are created equally, and it’s up to … Read more

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Identifying a Dental Health Emergency

To address the elephant in the room, COVID-19 is currently impacting health care services at all levels. A state-wide executive order now labels California dentists as essential health care providers. It asks dentists, registered hygienists, and dental assistants to join the California Health Corps. The goal is to swell the ranks of medical professionals combating … Read more

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Bad Breath Won’t Go Away?

Halitosis, oral malodor, or plain old bad breath… It doesn’t matter what you call it, it is still unpleasant for you and everyone within a few feet of you. It makes sense that you would do everything in your power to make it go away. Unfortunately, it’s not always as simple as just brushing your … Read more

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Don’t Settle for Crooked Teeth

For many people with crooked teeth, it can seem difficult to justify the cost of orthodontics. However, this objection is based on misinformation. The rise of orthodontics in the United States isn’t just a vanity project. Crooked teeth can lead to real complications that could ultimately endanger your oral health. To learn more about getting … Read more

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Forgetting to Floss? Try these Five Tips

Flossing is a crucial part of your daily dental hygiene routine. Yet, it is the step that the average American is the most likely to skip. In fact, a recent American Dental Associationsurvey revealed that only 16% of Americans claimed that they flossed on a daily basis, with the remaining 84% of participants admitting that … Read more

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How to Tell if you Have a Tooth Infection

Although our teeth are some of the strongest bones in our body, they can also be very delicate and highly sensitive. Each tooth is composed of many nerves and when these are affected, they can cause a lot of pain. Tooth infections mostly all start with a basic toothache. We all know the feeling of … Read more

Periodontal Disease Symptoms

On average, half of American adults suffer from periodontal disease, also known as gum disease. Anyone who has had a toothache can tell you how annoying a problem in your mouth can be. But periodontal disease isn’t just a toothache; it’s much, much worse. Unless you understand the severity of periodontal disease, you may put … Read more

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Child Dental Care Checklist for New Parents

Caring for your child’s teeth is an essential part of making sure they grow up healthy and happy. For new parents, family dental care can be quite intimidating at times. Some questions that may arise are: “How often should they visit a pediatric dental specialist?”, “What foods are bad for their teeth?”, “How often should … Read more

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Various Types of Dental Implants

Dental implants are one of the many dental innovations available in the market, used to replace ones missing teeth. They are made from biocompatible materials and are surgically affixed to ones jaw bone. Dental implants serve as tooth roots to support and stabilize a reconstruction. Oftentimes they are used to anchor dental crowns, bridges and … Read more

Several Methods of Teeth Repair

  Teeth restoration is generally required for the repair of teeth damaged by cavities or injuries due to an accident. There are several methods offered by restorative dentistry that are used to solve these types of dental problems but the most common is a dental filling. Here are the several methods of teeth repair: Fillings. … Read more