Category: Lifestyle
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Everything You Need to Know About Dental Sealants
Today we’re focusing on one the most important ways you can prevent cavities in your children’s teeth. Despite modern technology and the number of dental care products on the market, cavities are the most common chronic disease for children ages 6-19 according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). The good news is that cavities…
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First Day of Winter
While it’s felt like winter around here lately, today is the first official day of the winter season! The change of seasons is a great time to swap out your old toothbrush for a new one as they tend to wear out after a few months of use. If you’re still shopping for stocking stuffers,…
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Keep Your Family Happy and Healthy this Summer
Summertime is finally here! For many families that means school is out and kids are home on summer break. While most parents prepare for summer activities with sunscreen, bug spray, and first aid kits, it’s important to consider your child’s dental health as well. Below are some tips for keeping your kids’ smiles healthy this…
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Take Back your Time with Cerec Crowns
What would you do with a couple extra hours in the day? While we would love to see our patients more, we recognize how important your time is and understand you have other places to be! That’s why we’ve invested in the latest dental technology that allows us to create same day dental crowns, saving…
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The Science Behind Cold Sensitivity and Tips on How to Reduce and Relieve It
Baby It’s Cold Outside! As winter approaches and temperatures decrease, I hear from patients more often that the cold air outside makes their teeth hurt. Cold sensitivity, or dentin hypersensitivity, is very common in patients. In fact, 67% of people experience pain when eating cold food or drinking cold drinks, and 51% of people experience pain…
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Avoiding Acid Erosion During the Holidays
Thanksgiving is right around in the corner! In preparation for the start of the holiday season, we’re sharing information on acid and alkaline content in many holiday foods and providing tips to keep your teeth healthy and strong. Enamel is the protective armor of our teeth. Preventing damage to the underlying dentin and nerve layers,…