Do I Need Mouthwash? Brushing twice a day, flossing daily, and visiting the dentist for regular dental cleanings are the most essential things you can do to protect your oral health. There is, however, also mouthwash available for use, and most households have a bottle in the medicine cabinet or under the sink. But do…
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How to Calm Anxiety Before Visiting the Dentist It’s estimated that 36% of the population experiences some form of dental anxiety, with an estimated 12% suffering from extreme fear. For many, the fear and anxiety are enough to keep them from visiting the dentist regularly for preventative care and treatments. As a result, their oral…
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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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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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Does Your Tooth Really Need to Be Extracted? At Cardinal Dental, preserving a patient’s natural teeth is always our top priority. Often, we can save natural teeth with a combination of root canal therapy and a dental crown designed to strengthen and protect the natural tooth’s structure. Unfortunately, however, a natural tooth simply cannot be…
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What Happens During a Routine Dental Checkup? Whether you’ve been to the dentist what seems like a million times or you have dental anxiety and try to avoid routine dental exams, knowing what to expect can help ease your fears and help you get the most out of your routine dental exams. What to Expect…
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Why Choose Laser Gum Therapy? At Cardinal Dental, we’re proud to provide our patients with a variety of treatments using laser gum therapy. What Is Laser Gum Therapy? 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…
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How Do I Get Rid of Bad Breath? 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…
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