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Fed up with your teeth? You are not alone. We get a few patients each year that are tired of the dental issues they've been dealing with for years. We hear them say things like "I Want All My Teeth Removed and Replaced. What are My Options?" Whether the dental...
A study in 2015 showed that over 80% of people think their teeth look BAD in photographs. It also found that nearly 30% of people don't show their teeth when smiling in photos on social media because they don't like the way their teeth look. That's a lot of people that...
They say, “nothing you wear is more important than your smile.” A great smile is rememberable. It shows confidence, happiness, and fun. However, it does take a little work to keep it that way. Luckily, we provided some daily tips to help keep your teeth healthy and help you prevent...
Ready for your dental implant? Whether you have been living with a missing tooth for a while, just lost a tooth due to an accident or infection, or your dentist recommended an implant, there's a good chance that you are wondering about the dental implant procedure steps. What happens first?...
You finished your cold beverage and are left with just the ice. You start crunching away on the cold cubes when all of a sudden, CRACK! That little piece you just chomped on isn’t ice, it is a piece of tooth! 😱 A chipped tooth is common for adults and...
Is teeth whitening safe? Many of us wish that our smiles were a little whiter, but is it something that’s worth risking your health for? The good news is that teeth whitening methods have come a long way over the last few decades and is generally considered safe for most people....
No part of the body functions truly independently, and your teeth are no exception. Tooth decay can be caused by much more than just poor oral hygiene. Tooth decay is often a symptom or warning sign of something much larger, and possibly more dangerous, happening in the body. In fact,...
Wisdom teeth are our third set of molars that usually come in during your late teens to early twenties. Over time our jaws have shrunk, leaving little room for the extra row of teeth, which is why they can cause pain and need to be extracted. Besides pain, what are...
Pregnancy is an exciting time and, while your body is undergoing massive amounts of change, it does not mean that you should abandon your dental care routine. In fact, it is important that you take extra-great care of your teeth in order to avoid things like pregnancy gingivitis, and if you...
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