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Why Teeth Cleanings Are Important

Over time, plaque (a thick, bacteria-filled film) and tartar (a hard…


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Be Sure to Use Your Dental Benefits Every Year

If you have dental insurance, your insurance company provides you with certain…


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The Fast Magic of Dental Bonding

If you need a chipped tooth repaired or want a fast and relatively affordable…


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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…