The Benefits of Fluoride Treatments for Adults

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When we hear “fluoride,” we sometimes think of children’s toothpaste and the importance of these minerals in helping their teeth grow stronger. However, did you know that fluoride can greatly benefit adults too? This treatment can strengthen tooth enamel and reduce the risk of tooth decay so that you can enjoy a beautiful and healthy […]

Why Do I Get Cavities So Easily? 

Why Do I Get Cavities So Easily? 

Your teeth are essential to your overall health and appearance, and getting cavities can be a painful and frustrating experience. If you brush and floss every day, you might be a little puzzled that, despite your best efforts, tooth decay can still occur. The truth is this can happen for various reasons, including bacteria buildup, […]

What is TMD? Exploring the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

What is TMD? Exploring the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

The joint that connects your skull to your jaw bone is considered one of the most complex in the human body. It is capable of moving forwards, backwards, and side to side. While you may not think much about this area of your face in your day-to-day life while chewing, talking, or yawning, a change […]

What Is Preventative Dentistry? Why Is It Important?

What Is Preventative Dentistry? Why Is It Important?

In order to look after the health of our teeth and gums, we need to prevent issues such as infections, cavities, and plaque buildup. Of course, there’s no need to protect your smile on your own, which is where preventative dentistry services like ours come in handy.  Perhaps this is a new term to you, […]

3 Reasons You Get Cavities Even When You Brush Twice Daily

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  Many of us grew up learning that the best way to prevent cavities was to brush twice a day and floss.   Despite following a good oral hygiene routine, many people still wind up needing fillings. What a lot of us don’t realize is that brushing and flossing our teeth regularly is only one […]

How Nightguards Protect Gums & Teeth

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  Life presents us with new stressors almost every day, it’s inevitable.   Stress can take many forms and affects each person differently. While some turn to exercise as a way to release some stress, others begin grinding their teeth, whether they realize it or not.   If you frequently find yourself complaining about severe […]

What Happens When Impacted Wisdom Teeth Aren’t Extracted

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  Wisdom teeth, less commonly known as the third molars, are always the last teeth to grow.   They begin to appear during late adolescence and early adulthood, with most people having four wisdom teeth.   Wisdom teeth can develop at odd angles, which sometimes causes them to grow under the gums rather than break […]

How To Get The Most Out of Our Take-Home Whitening Kits

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Tired of using over-the-counter teeth whitening and getting no results?   Many over-the-counter whitening products don’t work as well as professional kits, since their chemistry is weak and cannot bleach the teeth sufficiently.   Professional whitening kits are easier to use, more controlled, and produce better results. At-home kits typically use the tray system as […]

Painful Toothache? You Might Need Professional Treatment

person experiencing painful toothache

Whether it’s intense and abrupt or dull and continuous, a toothache is difficult to ignore.   More often than not, a toothache is a sign that there’s something wrong with your teeth or gums. No matter the reason, if a toothache is left untreated, both the pain and the cause behind it will become worse. […]

5 Tips To Help With Recovery After Dental Implant Surgery

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Whether you’re getting dental implants to replace a missing tooth or fixing your smile, recovery can be challenging.   The thought of being able to enjoy your favorite foods may be exciting, so don’t let the excitement become overshadowed by the length of the recovery period.   Because dental implants must osseointegrate, or fuse with […]