Afraid to Visit the Dentist? Sedation Dentistry Can Help

Author: Cardinal Dental
Topics: Dental Health, Sedation Dentistry

If you are afraid of visiting the dentist, have dentophobia, or experience anxiety associated with dental care and visiting the dentist, you are not alone. An estimated 9% to 20% of Americans actually void visiting the dentist due to anxiety or fear.

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Why Choose Laser Gum Therapy?

Author: Cardinal Dental
Topics: Dental Wellness, Oral Health

Laser gum therapy is actually a type of surgery that uses a special type of laser instead of a scalpel. This laser surgery is commonly used to perform a variety of surgeries that involve the gum tissues such as a frenectomy, gingivectomy, and even the removal and sterilization of diseased gum tissues during periodontal disease treatment.

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Do I Have a Cavity? 7 Common Signs of Tooth Decay

Author: Cardinal Dental
Topics: FAQ, Oral Health

No matter how solid your oral hygiene routine is, everyone has bacteria living inside their mouths. These bacteria, along with the sugary and acidic foods you eat, are at the root of tooth decay.

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When Should You Change Your Toothbrush?

Author: Cardinal Dental
Topics: Dental Ti

You likely replace your toothbrush when you visit the dentist and go home with a new one for free, but did you know that you probably should be replacing your toothbrush more frequently than your dental visits?

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How Do I Get Rid of Bad Breath?

Author: Cardinal Dental
Topics: Dental Wellne

Everyone suffers from the occasional bad morning breath or post-dinner garlic breath, but every once in a while, a person might experience more persistent bad breath that simply brushing or chewing a stick of gum can’t nix. If this sounds like you, consider the following tips for freshening your breath.

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We’re Here to Help You Overcome Dental Anxiety

Author: Cardinal Dental
Topics: Dental Anxiety

If the thought of laying back in a dentist’s chair stresses you out, you’re not alone. Having a fear of the dentist, experiencing anxiety at the dentist, and dentophobia are actually quite common, and these afflictions prevent many people from getting the dental care they need to keep their teeth, gums, and bodies healthy.

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Good Dental Hygiene Practices

Author: Cardinal Dental
Topics: Dental Health

When it comes to maintaining healthy teeth and gums (and a healthy body, too), practicing good oral hygiene is essential. Healthy oral hygiene habits work together to prevent tooth decay, tooth loss, periodontal disease, and other systemic health issues that can arise as a result of poor oral hygiene.

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The Best Treatments for Teeth Sensitivity

Author: Cardinal Dental
Topics: Dental Health, Sensitive Teeth

If you have to ask for no ice in your beverages, wait for your coffee to cool before you can drink it, or get a shooting pain every time you eat a piece of candy, you’re likely suffering from tooth sensitivity.

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Is a Dental Crown the Right Treatment for You?

Author: Cardinal Dental
Topics: Dental Crown, Dental Health

Without proper dental care and oral hygiene, probably no human would make it to old age with their natural teeth intact. In dentistry, however, one of our primary goals is to extend the life of each of our patient’s natural teeth.

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