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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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Little ways to eat a lot less sugar and salt

It’s no secret that too much salt and sugar in your diet can do damage to your health. Reducing your salt and sugar intake can be difficult at first, but it is possible to cut back without feeling like you’re missing out. Here are some simple ways to keep salt … Read More

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Whitening: at home vs. the dentist’s chair

Has your morning coffee taken its toll on your smile and you want to bring the sparkle back? These days, you have several options, some of which only require a trip to the drugstore. Here’s some facts on at-home products and how they compare to visiting your dentist. At-Home Products … Read More

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March Madness: Protecting your pearly whites from disaster

A March Madness get together will have plenty of snacks, but you can enjoy the party while protecting your teeth. We’ve put together a few tasty game day snacking ideas so that while you’re out watching the games, you can keep your teeth healthy and strong. Of course, regardless of … Read More

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Things to think about when you floss

Flossing your teeth correctly is extremely important to good oral hygiene. Flossing removes plaque on and between your teeth. If the plaque is not removed, the bacteria attacks the enamel in your teeth, causing cavities, halitosis (bad breath) and even tooth loss. Flossing effectively removes plaque and should be done … Read More

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Weird ways to keep your teeth healthy and clean

We’ve all been urged since we were young to build and maintain strong oral hygiene habits. Of course, brushing and flossing regularly is crucial to keeping your mouth healthy, but there are some extra things that most people haven’t heard of that you can do throughout the day that also … Read More

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How you know you’ve lived in Phoenix for a while

Phoenix has long been known as a city of immigrants, both from other US cities and from other parts of the world. But, there are many natives here, and over the past few years, it has developed its own history and folklore. If you’ve been here a while, you’ve become … Read More

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The 5 hardest hikes in town

Recently, National Geographic named Phoenix among the top 15 cities in the US for hiking. Thanks to our unique landscape, getting to a challenging hike is often less than an hour’s drive from wherever you are in the valley. Here’s a list of the five most challenging treks around the … Read More

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Fun ways to celebrate St Patrick’s day in the Valley

There may not be any Blarney Stones anywhere near the Valley of the Sun, but we still know how to celebrate the Feast of St. Patrick! Phoenix St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Family Faire The Phoenix St. Patrick’s Day Parade began in 1984 and includes marching bands, Irish step … Read More

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Don’t like your smile? Here are ways you can fix it

Full mouth reconstruction, full mouth rehabilitation and full mouth restoration are terms that are  used interchangeably to describe the process of rebuilding or restoring some or all of the teeth in your upper and lower jaws.  Full mouth reconstruction typically involves general practices, such as placing crowns, bridges and veneers … Read More

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