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Understanding the Tooth-Extraction Procedure

Last modified: August 5th, 2020

​So you need a tooth extracted and now you’re panicking? Don’t fret! It’s not as scary as it seems, and many times it’s a fairly simple, straightforward procedure. Reasons for...

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How Oral Appliance Therapy Can Help!

Last modified: August 5th, 2020

​Do you snore? Well, about 90 million Americans do on a regular basis. Snoring occurs when tissues in the back of the throat relax to the point where they partially...

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Replace a Missing Tooth?

Last modified: August 5th, 2020

​If you’ve lost a tooth, especially one that isn’t visible to other people when you talk, you may think you can just get used to it and live with it....

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The Many Benefits of Dental Implants

Last modified: August 5th, 2020

​If you have a missing tooth, or several missing teeth, you may be wondering what the best solution is. Or perhaps you’ve tried dentures or a bridge and are now...

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Orthodontic Checkups Can Help Prevent Health Issues in Kids and Adults

Last modified: August 5th, 2020

​The American Association of Orthodontists reports that about 5 million Americans – both children and adults – are undergoing some form of orthodontic care. About 36 percent of these people...

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4 Steps to Preventing Tartar Buildup

Last modified: August 5th, 2020

​We all experience it from time to time, and it’s actually one of the biggest reasons for getting a professional cleaning twice a year: tartar buildup. Also called dental calculus,...

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Keto Breath: It’s Real

Last modified: August 5th, 2020

If you’ve ever tried the keto diet or even considered it, you’ve probably heard of keto breath, an unwanted side effect of the major lifestyle change that comes with this...

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Coffee and Teeth

Last modified: August 5th, 2020

​For some of us, coffee is life! According to the National Coffee Association, 64 percent of Americans start their day with at least one cup of coffee. But do you...

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Arthrocentesis and TMJ Disorder

Last modified: April 11th, 2024

If you suffer from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, you may have had moments where you swore you were willing to try anything to stop the pain – including surgery. Though...

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What Is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?

Last modified: April 11th, 2024

If you’ve never heard of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, you’re not alone. This extremely rare connective tissue disorder affects just one in 5,000 people around the world. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, or EDS, is...

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