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“The Wand STA” Might be the New Anesthetic Future for Dentistry

When you were young, you may remember going to the dentist for a procedure that required anesthetic. You may have also had the unfortunate experience of having that anesthetic administered to you via needles or shots. This alone could possibly account for the prevalence of phobias surrounding dental visits, and … Read More

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What to do if Your Filling Comes Out

It can be a moment of panic. You crunch down on something, and the crunch was a little louder than expected. You assess the damage and realize that a filling has come out. It’s freaky and can even be a little bit painful now that the previously restored tooth is … Read More

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What Goes into a Smile Makeover

Popular among many reality shows, the smile makeover is a means of improving the appearance of your smile through one or several cosmetic dentistry procedures. Common procedures that are included as part of an overall strategy include dental veneers, composite bonding, dental implants and teeth whitening. Essentially, a smile makeover … Read More

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Dental Implant Options

Technology in the field of dentistry has come a long way in recent years. With advances in cosmetic and restorative dentistry, you can now get a complete smile makeover involving veneers, crowns and other aesthetically-pleasing dental restorations to give you a hollywood-quality smile. Here’s a closer look at how dentists … Read More

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Root Canals, and How you Can Possibly Avoid Them!

Probably two of the most greatly feared words you can hear at the dentist are “root canal.” They’ve definitely earned a reputation for being a painful procedure, although most patients report afterwards that the procedure is no more uncomfortable than getting a filling. The unfair reputation this procedure has received … Read More

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Did You Know: DC Dental has Insurance/Payment Options

Regular checkups are important, and while many people believe that the cost of visiting the dentist is too high, the preventative steps you can take, such as having regular oral hygiene habits and coming in for checkups at least twice a year can save you thousands of dollars in the … Read More

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Tongue Cleaning Tips and Benefits

While brushing and flossing is definitely emphasized every time you visit the dentist, there’s another important area that’s not touched upon as often. According to the ADA, about half of the adult population of the US have chronic halitosis, or chronic bad breath. Studies have shown that 80-90 percent of … Read More

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Post Operation Dental Rules

There are several reasons why you may be about to undergo oral surgery, such as dental implants, gum treatments or even routine removal of your wisdom teeth.  Regardless of the reason, here are some important  post op steps to take that can help the healing process proceed normally: Take things … Read More

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Wisdom Teeth FAQs

What are wisdom teeth? In each quadrant of your mouth, you have three molars that come in throughout your adolescence and early adulthood. Wisdom teeth are the third molars to come in, typically around the age of 17 to 21 years. Why do I need to have my wisdom teeth … Read More

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What is involved with mouth reconstruction

Full mouth reconstruction, full mouth rehabilitation and full mouth restoration are terms often used interchangeably to describe the process of rebuilding or restoring the teeth in both your upper and lower jaws. It includes replacing missing teeth, repairing damaged teeth, correcting improperly seated jaw joints and faulty bites, addressing jawbone … Read More

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