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Eating for A Whiter Smile

Want a brighter smile? You probably know to stay away from red wine, coffee and other stain causing foods. However, did you know that you can add certain foods to your plate for a whiter smile? While diligent brushing and flossing is your best line of defense against tooth discoloration, there are some food choices

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The Benefits of Nitrous Oxide During Dental Procedures

If the sounds, sights or sensations of the dental office are keeping you from getting the oral care that you need and want, ask your dentist about nitrous oxide. Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, is a very safe and effective form of sedation dentistry. It can be used for patients with a mild anxiety about

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Why Replacing Your Toothbrush Is A Must

How long have you been using your current toothbrush? With so much on your schedule, it is easy for time to slip away when it comes to changing out your oral hygiene tools. However, there are important reasons why the ADA recommends that you replace your toothbrush every 3–4 months or when the bristles become

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Your Gums: What Are Deep Pockets?

When your dentist tells you that you have deep pockets, it’s usually not a good thing. What your dentist is likely referring to are your gums. The “pocket” of your gums explains the area where your gum line meets your teeth. If these gum pockets are greater than 3mm deep, this is considered a “deep

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Understanding Your Dental Insurance

Dental insurance coverage can be difficult to understand. Taking the time to choose your plan, read through it carefully and ask questions can ensure that you not only have the best dental plan for your family’s needs, but it will help you maximize the benefits it offers each year. Most components of your dental insurance

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Caring For Your Crown

Porcelain crowns are an excellent way to restore your smile. They are made of highly durable and stain-resistant material. However, they are not invincible. To get the maximum lifespan (10 years or more) out of your dental crown, it must be properly cared for. To ensure your valuable investment is free of complications, keep these

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Hygiene Habits That Harm Your Smile

Do you have any habits that are sabotaging your pearly whites? You are probably thinking of your soda indulgence or your nail biting habit. But what about habits that are a part of your dental hygiene routine? Academy of General Dentistry spokesperson Steven A. Ghareeb, DDS, FAGD, warns of five bad habits that can ruin

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Oral Health Check in 60 Seconds

Surely you have 60 seconds to spare, especially if it meant you would be saved from serious and costly dental problems, right? Although regular dental checkups every six months with your dentist are essential to your smile health, you don’t need to ignore your mouth entirely in between appointments. Taking just 60 seconds to do

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Oral Hygiene For Your Baby

When should parents start worrying about oral hygiene for their child? Right away! The truth is, your oral health includes more than just teeth. Even if you are a parent of a newborn, there are steps you should be taking to ensure your little one’s mouth is clean and healthy. Gum Cleaning Many new mothers

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