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Choosing Dental Insurance

December 14, 2018 by Lara Leave a Comment

Many people worry about paying a high cost when they need to see the dentist. Unfortunately, this stops most of them from even making an appointment. The good news: Insurance can be a huge help when someone may be worried about covering the entire cost of a visit. Tips To Help Get Started Choosing the […]

Filed Under: Dental Insurance Tagged With: dental health, Dentistry, insurance, oral health, teeth

What Is Gingivitis?

November 15, 2018 by Lara Leave a Comment

Most of us have heard of “gingivitis”… It’s something dentists and toothpaste/mouthwash commercials are always talking about. What is it, though? What does it mean? How do you get it—or stop it?? Well fret not, your questions will be answered if you keep reading! So, what IS gingivitis? Gingivitis is a mild form of gum […]

Filed Under: Dentistry, Periodontitis Tagged With: dental care, dental health, gingivitis, oral health, teeth

The Life Cycle of Teeth

September 30, 2018 by Lara Leave a Comment

You probably remember losing your first tooth as a kid… Wiggling it with your tongue until it finally popped out on its own, or with the help of some floss and a doorknob… Being excited to put it under your pillow before bed and wake up to see what the tooth fairy left for you […]

Filed Under: Kids and Family Tagged With: oral health, teeth

What Is Periodontitis?

August 13, 2018 by Lara Leave a Comment

If you are like most people, medical terms are sometimes a bit intimidating. It can seem overwhelming to hear and try to understand. “Periodontitis” can be such a term. You hear something like that from your dentist, and anxiety is sure to spike. However, here you’ll find out what it means in layman’s terms so […]

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Steps Of A Dental Cleaning

July 13, 2018 by Lara Leave a Comment

Most of us don’t enjoy going to the dentist, even for something as simple as a cleaning. There’s all those sharp looking tools, you’ve got fingers in your mouth, and you know you haven’t flossed enough but you’re hoping the quick one you did before your appointment with fool them… Plus you have so many […]

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Simple Dental Care Routine to Prevent Cavities

May 15, 2018 by Lara Leave a Comment

The primary aim of personal dental care is to prevent cavities from forming on your teeth. In order for you to prevent them, you need to remove the plaque. Some effective ways to prevent plaque from forming is to brush your teeth at least twice a day and floss at least once a day. Brushing […]

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7 Reasons To See a Dental Hygienist Regularly

April 23, 2018 by Lara Leave a Comment

Visiting a dental hygienist is many times put on the back burner, and as a result health problems arise over time. Good dental health is very important to our overall well-being. That is why regular dental checkups should be a priority. 7 Reasons To See a Dental Hygienist Regularly Let’s look at 7 reasons seeing […]

Filed Under: Dental Hygiene Tagged With: dental care, dental health, dental hygienist, facts, floss, Gum Disease, health, oral cancer, oral health

New Year, New Smile!

January 3, 2018 by mclark Leave a Comment

New Year, New Smile! Happy new year everyone! Hope you all had wonderful holidays and enjoyed all those sweet, favorite holiday goodies to the fullest! Let’s start 2018 off to a healthy, good start. And, why not begin with our teeth?   The beginning of the year is synonymous with resolutions. Many of them are unrealistic! However, […]

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Coffee & Your Teeth

December 5, 2017 by mclark Leave a Comment

Coffee and dessert season is officially here! Ahh… the holidays. Cold weather, warm cup of ambition, and our favorite cookies can bring sweet happiness. This time of year, we can sip on coffee and nibble on goodies all day long. But, with all the sugary goodness, we need to be mindful of our health. And, […]

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Superfoods for a super smile!

July 9, 2017 by smiles4u Leave a Comment

We’re constantly bombarded with suggestions to “eat this, not that” because simple food swaps can help us lose weight and live a more healthy life. It’s no secret that we are what we eat. But, as a dentist, I’ll take that a little further to say… so are our teeth. We like to think that […]

Filed Under: Dentistry Tagged With: cheese, dark chocolate, dental health, oral health, sugarfree gum, superfoods, teeth-healthy foods

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