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The Facts & Mysteries of Bruxism

Bruxism is what dentists call teeth clenching and teeth grinding. The symptoms…


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A Fun Timeline of Early Dental History

From magic spells to seeing the barber for a toothache, caring for teeth has a…


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Dentists Don't Use Novocain Anymore!

Dentists no longer use Novocain when treating patients. No, this doesn't mean…


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The Importance of Caring for Baby Teeth

There is nothing as charming and precious as a child's happy smile.…


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Understanding Tooth Sensitivity

Many millions of people suffer from tooth sensitivity at some point in their…


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Is Tooth Polishing Necessary?

We know that for most of our patients, their favorite part of a dental cleaning…


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The Link Between Gum Disease & Heart Disease

Recent studies have revealed that there is a strong correlation between gum…


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Today’s Many Options for Braces

When you think of braces, you may think of months to years of a mouth full of…


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How What You Eat Affects Your Teeth

When most of us think of the affect of food on our teeth, we probably think of…


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Why Hollywood Needs to Stop Hating on Root Canals

Root canals have a bad reputation they don't deserve and we think Hollywood is…