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12, 2019
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11, 2019
Flu Season
Kids are back in school, leaves are changing color and the flu virus is beginning to gain steam. Public Health officials in this country are expecting a bad flu season given how severe and early the flu has hit Australia this year. Protect your family, friends and co-workers by getting your flu shots early this year. We want our patients young and old to have a healthy flu season. Also, we don’t want to miss [...]
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06, 2019
Teething
When kids begin to get their teeth it can be a difficult time for both parents and the baby! Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received reports of serious injuries to children and infants caused by bracelets and necklaces marketed to families as methods to relieve teething pain. Unfortunately, these products have caused chocking and strangulation in some children. Teething jewelry can be made of a variety of materials including wood, marble, silicone [...]
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05, 2019
Oil Pulling…. useful or not?
Recent media reports have indicated the health benefits of oil pulling. Oil pulling is the practice of swishing oil in the mouth and some claim this daily routine can protect and whiten teeth. The practice of oil pulling has been around for centuries, and has been practiced in countries such as Asia and India. Typically, a small about of oil is taken into the mouth, and swished around and through the teeth for 1 to [...]
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04, 2019
Xylitol Chewing Gum
If you suffer from dry mouth chewing sugar free gum may help increase your saliva flow. Many Americans suffer from dry mouth which can have multiple causes, including prescription drug use. People who have dry mouth are at greater risk of developing cavities. Chewing a sugar free gum, especially gum that contains Xylitol, can increase saliva flow and help prevent cavities. When choosing sugar free gum, look for the American Dental Association (ADA) seal so [...]
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03, 2019
Mouthguards
Well, this winter turned out to be a wet one. Who else besides me is ready for spring?! As the weather gets warmer and we begin to dry out from this winter, many of our youngsters will return to playing outside more. With an increase in outdoor recreational activities and sports comes the occasional injury. Mouthguards can help prevent, or lessen the severity of facial injuries to the jaw and mouth. In particular, mouthguards help [...]
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11, 2018
Tooth Whitening Trends
You may have seen advertisements, or your favorite celebrities using all sorts of “natural” products to whiten their smile. It may be tempting to think of these products might be safe, or better than traditional whitening products found at the market that are approved by the American Dental Association, but in fact some of these natural products may cause more harm than good. One of the most popular scrub now is activated charcoal. It appears [...]
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10, 2018
What are Root Canals?
Teeth have nerves just like other parts of the body. When bacteria cause cavities in teeth they can irritate the nerve of the tooth. This happens when cavities get deep inside the tooth. When cavities are caught early, we can use fillings to restore teeth. By the time cavities get really painful, those affected teeth may require root canals. During a root canal, we numb the affected teeth and remove the nerve and blood supply [...]
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09, 2018
What is a crown?
Most people know crowns as “caps” on teeth. The goal of any tooth restoration is to preserve as much tooth structure as possible. Small cavities can be fixed with fillings. When cavities get too large to be fixed with a filling, a crown becomes a good solution to restore a tooth. Very large fillings on teeth increase risk of fracture. Caps or crowns are effective restorations for large cavities because they cover the whole tooth, [...]
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08, 2018
Happy National Tooth Fairy Day!
National Tooth Fairy Day, August 22nd Happy National Tooth Fairy Day! Today we celebrate the Tooth Fairy and wiggly baby teeth everywhere. Summer is coming to a close and kids everywhere are getting ready for another year of school. This is a great time to get the family in for dental checkups. Cavities are painful for children as well as adults, and dental pain in children is one of the main reasons that kids miss [...]