Top 3 Tips to Get a Brighter Smile During National Smiles Month May 16th through June 16th is officially National Smiles Month 2022. At Cardinal Dental, we’re celebrating by helping our patients feel proud and happy to show off their smiles. One simple way to create a more beautiful smile that makes you happy to…
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Am I Using the Right Toothpaste? Taking a trip down the oral care aisle of any pharmacy or store can be a bit overwhelming because there are so many different products to choose from, and, if you care about the health of your teeth and gums, then you want to make sure you pick the…
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5 Things to Know About Root Canals May is root canal awareness month. Although many people are already aware of root canals, there are lots of misconceptions about the treatment. For example, there is a nasty (and inaccurate) rumor that root canals are very painful. During May, our dental office is taking the opportunity to…
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Understanding Laser Gum Therapy and Its Benefits At Cardinal Dental, we provide our patients with several treatment options for periodontal disease (gum disease), a bacterial infection of the gums. If you have received a periodontal disease diagnosis, it is essential that you begin treatment right away because gum disease not only causes several oral health…
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What to Do When You Chip a Tooth Whether tooth decay, disease, medication side effect, or age has weakened a tooth or a tooth is strong and healthy, chips and breaks can and do happen. A tooth can chip when it accidentally hits the side of a drinking glass, when you bite into tough food,…
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Are Veneers Right For Me Dental veneers are an amazing way to revitalize the look of a person’s smile. However, there are some misconceptions out there about what dental veneers are, how they work, and what sorts of concerns they can address. If you think dental veneers might be right for you, we encourage you…
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Dragon Breath? 6 Tips to Get Rid of Bad Breath Everyone’s suffered from a case or two of bad breath. If you’re human (or any other species with a mouth) it’s unavoidable. However, with the right oral care, you can take steps to keep your breath as fresh as possible and prevent it from smelling…
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Do I Need Emergency Dental Care? Generally speaking, if you need professional care to alleviate pain, stop oral bleeding, or save a tooth, then you might need to see a dentist for emergency dental care. However, it can sometimes be tough to tell whether or not a dental problem is an emergency. The following situations…
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How to Improve Your Dental Health Poor dental health not only causes local problems such as tooth pain and bleeding gums, but it can also have a negative effect on the health of your whole body. In fact, gum disease, which can arise as a result of poor oral hygiene, has been correlated with several…
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What are Wisdom Teeth? After losing our baby teeth, having permanent teeth replace them, and having the first and second set of molars erupt in early childhood, the third molars (more commonly called wisdom teeth) are the final set of molars to erupt. After a brief pause in tooth eruption activities, the third set of…
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What Are the Tools in the Dentist’s Office? Visiting the dentist for a cleaning and checkup can make some people feel anxious. For some, this anxiety can arise as a result of simply not knowing what to expect in the dental exam chair. Getting better acquainted with things like the processes and tools used during…
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How to Keep Your Teeth Healthy During the Holidays Who doesn’t love all the sweet treats, snacks, and festive drinks that accompany the holiday season? While all of these treats taste great and are a big part of the festivities, they can wreak havoc on your teeth, if you’re not careful. To make sure you…
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