Is Dry Mouth Unavoidable?

You may assume that dry mouth is a condition that will eventually happen to you because you recognize a prevalence of the problem in older adults. However, this is simply because it’s a common side effect of medications necessary to treat illnesses that often come in later years. It can happen to anyone of any age. The good news is that it doesn’t have to happen to your smile because it’s something we can both prevent and address.

 

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Toothbrush Review Quiz: Are You Making Good Choices?

Did you know that if you’re using the correct toothbrush, you’re doing your oral health some serious favors? How about if you’re not using the best toothbrush for your smile? Did you know that not only can it limit your ability to perform effective dental hygiene but it can even damage your teeth and gums? Before you worry that there’s some mystery to making wise choices, we encourage you to try our quiz. You’ll soon discover that just a few simple guidelines ensure your choice is on target.

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Gum Recession: Know These 2 Things

When you’re experiencing gum recession, it can feel quite frightening. A bit of swelling is one thing but when your gum tissue actually pulls back, away from your teeth, the results can leave you feeling very unsure about what’s happening and what to do. Rest assured, if you keep up with your dental checkups, we will quickly detect this issue and offer treatment. If it’s been a while, the best choice is to simply schedule a visit ASAP. As for the reason your gum tissue might be receding? We can give you a couple possible ideas.

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Where To Direct Your Dental Questions

Do you have dental questions? If so, we aren’t surprised. Most patients realize they have questions before their dental visit, during their visit, and sometimes even after their visits. While we hope that you begin to feel good about that fact that an inquisitive mind is something to admire, we are even more hopeful that you figure out where to direct those questions of yours. When you get this aspect of your dental care situated, feeling informed and confident about your smile will become extremely easy.

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Cosmetic Contouring: Reasons To Choose It

One of the easiest ways to figure out if you’re in need of cosmetic contouring is to figure out whether the benefits it offers will help you improve your smile. Remember that different treatments can often provide you with a wealth of improvements to your smile. If contouring has seemed like something that will work to help you attain a lovely grin, we encourage you to dig a bit deeper to see if its offerings really do line up with your wants!

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3 Surprises About Porcelain Veneers

You may have a lot of ideas about porcelain veneers, which can be a good thing (or a not so great thing). You see, when you make assumptions, you may guess incorrectly! As a result, your beliefs may lead you away from this chance to makeover your smile instead of closer to the grin you’ve been imagining for so long. Give yourself the gift of knowledge by learning a few surprising details about veneers and what to expect from them.

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Q&A: Bonding And Your Needs

Is dental bonding right for me, you wonder? If so, you probably have some reservations about which cosmetic treatment is best for your particular cosmetic concerns, you may wonder about issues like affordability, and you might simply feel uncertain about when the time is right for esthetic improvements. It is always our pleasure to answer your questions, particularly when you’re doing your best to remain proactive about your smile and oral health! A quick Q&A session will get you started regarding the details of bonding.

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Why You Shouldn’t Stop Flossing

If you’re someone who has always flossed your smile to protect your oral health, we implore you to continue! If you are someone who has never really been dedicated to this aspect of your dental hygiene, we strongly encourage you to begin. If you’re an individual who has some misgivings because you don’t really know if it’s essential, boy are we ready to fill you in on the details! Find out more, so you can keep your teeth healthy and in your mouth for many more years to come.

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Prosthetic Dentistry Quiz

There are few things more harrowing than experiencing tooth loss without knowing about your options. You may think that you’re going to be left with a smile that has spaces in it. You may assume there’s simply nothing out there that can help you. Or, you may have some hope but you just don’t know where to begin. The fantastic news is that we offer prosthetic dentistry to help you with just this concern. As for all of those details regarding what to do and what you need, we encourage you to get started with a quick quiz. It will shed some light on your level of knowledge, while offering advice.

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Tips For Scheduling Your Child’s Appointment

When it’s time to schedule your own dental checkup and cleaning, you consider a lot of things: When you will feel your best, what time works for you based on your daily schedule, which day of the week is less hectic, etc. When it comes to scheduling a preventive care visit for your child, however, the details are different. Allow us to help you navigate setting up a visit and making the process as easy as possible with some helpful tips.

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