The importance of regular exercise is no secret. In fact, you would be hard pressed to go a day without seeing a commercial on tv, an advertisement online, or even an email in your inbox, that doesn’t encourage working out. There are endless benefits to going to the gym regularly. You can lose weight, gain […]
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It’s no secret that maintaining good oral hygiene is crucial to overall well being. The importance of both brushing with fluoride toothpaste and flossing your teeth has been ingrained in your brain by dentists and advertisements for toothpastes for your entire life. There are hundreds of products on the market from mechanical toothbrushes, to whitening
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It’s only natural that the state of the human body declines with old age, but there are certain physical signs that indicate a breakdown of other parts of the body. Interestingly enough, one of these is tooth loss. Studies linking tooth loss to physical ailments are not new. In 2012, researchers found that loss of
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Prosthodontists requires specialized knowledge and experience that goes beyond general dentistry. Whether your procedure involves a single tooth or a whole mouth restoration, you need to know that the prosthodontist you choose has the credentials to earn your trust. Now that you are ready to begin the process of restoring your oral health, you can
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When it comes to maintaining your oral health, your gums are just as important as your teeth. The gums are prone to developing pockets over time, which can increase your risk of gum disease and result in tooth loss. If you have pockets that are present, it’s important to understand the cause and how to
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When it comes to caring for your oral health, your morning mouth routine is essential for keeping both your gums and teeth healthy. Although you may not eat or drink anything as you sleep, the bacteria that is present in the mouth can reproduce and causes morning breath to develop. If you want to improve
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Maintaining your gum health by flossing and brushing each day is crucial to prevent inflammation and eliminate bacteria that is present. Many people don’t realize that the type of water that they consume can also influence the health of the gums, making it necessary to give more thought to what you’re drinking. There are a
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Socket preservation and Ridge augmentation are known as a dental procedures that are performed after a tooth extraction. Ridge augmentations are performed to recreate the contour of the bone and gum allowing them to look natural. The alveolar ridges are rebuilt with different types of tissue. The benefits of socket preservation and ridge augmentation include
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It is essential that we understand the importance of proper oral care and dental hygiene. Establishing good habits that promote a healthy mouth and gums is paramount to our overall health. We all know about brushing and flossing, but there are so many additional factors to be mindful of daily that can compromise our dental
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Dental fillings are a great way to restore function to a damaged or decayed tooth. Dentists have several options for the type of filling material to use on patient’s teeth. Here are some of the pros and cons of three common filling materials. Amalgam Amalgam fillings, invented in the early 1800s with mercury, were popular
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