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Just How Strong are Our Teeth?

Posted on October 29, 2015 by DC Dental

If you’ve ever wondered about the strength of your teeth, you may be surprised at how well-built they actually are. While your teeth can be chipped or cracked, it usually takes a lot of force to cause damage. Your pearly whites are incredibly tough. Here’s a deeper look at how … Read More

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Dried Fruit are Worse for your Teeth Than Fresh Fruit

Posted on October 23, 2015 by DC Dental

We’ve all been taught the importance of eating a balanced diet to promote great health, and fruits are always mentioned as one of the main food groups. While fruit is still very much a healthy alternative to candy, dried fruit has shown to have some adverse consequences to your oral … Read More

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Toothaches Caused by Sinus Infections

Posted on October 22, 2015 by DC Dental

Toothaches are down there with hangnails and doing your taxes when it comes to favorite things to experience. A toothache can also be a bit scary if you’re not sure what’s causing the pain. If you’re also in the midst of a sinus infection, the toothache can be part of … Read More

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Dental Implant Options

Posted on October 20, 2015 by DC Dental

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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How to Prevent your Teeth From Shifting

Posted on October 8, 2015 by DC Dental

While it may not be talked about very often, the occurrence of shifting teeth in adults is fairly common. Teeth tend to shift over time, and the term for this phenomenon is mesial drift. There could be many possible reasons for this condition, including continually sleeping on one side, tooth … Read More

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What Hard Candy Does to your Teeth

Posted on October 5, 2015 by DC Dental

While Lifesavers and Jolly Ranchers are wildly popular among kids (and perhaps adults, as well), they’re not so popular among parents and dentists. That’s because hard candy can cause some pretty serious damage to teeth. Here’s a deeper look at the dangers of this type of sweet treat. Cavities Because … Read More

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Posted on September 18, 2015 by DC Dental

Advances in internet and smartphone technology has changed the way we do pretty much everything these days. There’s a common adage now that the phone in your pocket is more powerful than the computers aboard Apollo 11, the space capsule that first took humans to the moon. Now, you can … Read More

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Root Canals, and How you Can Possibly Avoid Them!

Posted on September 16, 2015 by DC Dental

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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Asthma, Dry Mouth and Your Teeth

Posted on September 10, 2015 by DC Dental

For the almost 20 million asthma sufferers in the US, having to be constantly prepared to take medications can be tiresome. On top of that, the use of these medications and the nature of the condition, itself can lead to reduced saliva flow, causing a constant state of dry mouth. … Read More

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Best Toothpaste and Mouthwash for Sensitive Teeth

Posted on September 4, 2015 by DC Dental

If you live with sensitive teeth, then you’ve probably spent a lot of time trying to ease the shock you experience every time you drink something too hot or cold. When you look in the toothpaste aisle, you’ll see a lot of products boasting different benefits, including tartar control, whitening … Read More

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