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Dental Implants Can Stop Bone Loss

While there are multiple options for people who are dealing with the loss of a tooth or multiple teeth, dental implants provides superior and longer-lasting results. Instead of using removable dentures that have the possibility of falling out or making strange and sometimes embarrassing noises, most dentists recommend dental implants … Read More

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Bring Back Your Smile with a Full-Mouth Restoration

Full-mouth restoration, more commonly known as full-mouth reconstruction or full-mouth rehabilitation, is the process of improving the health and overall appearance of a patient’s teeth, gums, and smile, by restoring or rebuilding all teeth in the upper and lower jaws. The procedure of full-mouth restoration is usually recommended for those … Read More

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Veneers Vs Caps

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between veneers vs caps? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. One of the more frequently misunderstood dental solutions, veneers and caps are easily interchangeable for anyone their first treatment for either dental solution. Let’s clear the air, shall we? In order to simplify … Read More

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Non Surgical Periodontal Treatment

Periodontal disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults. In its early stages periodontal disease can be treated with non-invasive procedures without putting you under and using a local anesthetic like Novocain. The American Academy of Periodontology’s guidelines stress that periodontal health can be achieved through … Read More

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Gingivitis might be linked to Alzheimer’s

Avoiding gingivitis might have a larger incentive than avoiding periodontitis and tooth decay. A new study released by the College of Dentistry at University of Central Lancashire and The Blizard Institute in the United Kingdom has indicated that dental bacteria may lead to brain degeneration and Alzheimer’s. The two research … Read More

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Prevent Decay with a Dental Sealant Procedure

If you’re scheduled for a dental sealant procedure, your doctor is providing you with an excellent form of preventive dentistry. If you’re unfamiliar with the process, we can give you an idea of what to expect during your appointment. Dental sealants or tooth sealants are plastic fillings that cover the … Read More

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Dental Implants Vs. Dental Bridges

So, you lost a tooth, now what? Luckily in this day and age we have options!  While there are medical reasons that may determine the best course of action, here we will list some pros and cons of dental implants vs. dental bridges if you have a choice. So what … Read More

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What Can You Expect When You Get a Cavity Filled?

So you have a cavity, or at least the beginnings of one and you were told to come back at another time to get the cavity filled. If this is your first time, it can seem a bit daunting: the drill noise, the procedure, the pain—but getting a cavity filled … Read More

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Myths About Root Canals

The dreaded root canal: something people fear when they walk into the dentist, it conjures up images of a nightmarish dentist drilling away at their tooth. If you were living a hundred years ago, those fears might still be pretty rational, but advancements in dental technology have come a long … Read More

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Dental Implants can Fix Many Long Term Health Issues

Missing teeth are not simply unsightly and unflattering they can also cause of number of long term health issues including bone loss. It is estimated that 140 million American adults are living with one or more missing teeth. Over time, absent teeth can cause the human face to lose definition, … Read More

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