Put Your Fear to Sleep: The Benefits of Sedation Dentistry If you fear visiting the dentist, you’re not alone. In fact, fear of the dentist is so common there’s a word for it, dentophobia. However, just like any preventative medical care, maintaining regular dental cleanings and exams is an essential part of taking care of…
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The Infamous Root Canal: What to Expect from Root Canal Therapy Everyone has heard stories about the dreaded root canal procedure. Despite the lore surrounding the root canal, the truth is root canals today aren’t actually all that painful or invasive thanks to modern dentistry procedures, medications, and equipment. With over 15 million root canals…
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The COVID Connection to Your Oral Health These days, the COVID-19 pandemic is on everyone’s minds, and we are all mindful of mitigating our risk to avoid the deadly disease. Like most people, you have probably been practicing social distancing, wearing a facial covering or mask, and increasing your sanitation and hygiene practices. With every…
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Should You Consider Laser Therapy for Gum Disease? If you’ve been diagnosed with periodontal disease (gum disease), then you’re probably also already aware that gum disease affects more than just your teeth and gums. Your dentist has probably talked with you about some of the infection’s more serious systemic consequences like increased risk for a…
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Set These 5 Resolutions for Better Teeth This New Year At the beginning of each new year, we always resolve to live better, healthier lives. While your resolutions might focus on dietary choices and exercise routines, you shouldn’t forget about your teeth because maintaining healthy teeth and gums is integral to maintaining a healthy body…
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Experience the Power of Smiling to Improve Your Health and Happiness People tend to think of smiling as a sort of symptom of happiness, but the neuromuscular connection between the muscles that make us smile and our brains is actually much stronger than that. In fact, the simple act of smiling — whether you do…
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