5 Signs That You May Need A Root Canal
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Dental trauma or an untreated cavity can sometimes reach the inner tooth pulp and infect the root. When that happens, a root canal is the only way to save your tooth. Here are five signs you may need one.
Great Dental Care Equals A Great Smile
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By now you may have already seen the value of daily oral hygiene when it comes to maintaining a healthy mouth with strong teeth and gums…
Are Dental Implants For Me?
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If you’re interested in finding out if dental implants are right for you, you have come to the right blog. First, our dentist, Dr. Thi Hoang, recommends scheduling an appointment to find out if you’re fit for dental implants…
How To Know If You Have The Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
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The temporomandibular joint disorder, which is also known as the TMJ disorder, can affect your life in many ways. It can even make normal, mundane tasks very difficult to do…
A Tooth With A Small Cavity Might Be Treated With A Dental Filling
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If these bacterial deposits are not cleared away by your daily brushing and flossing efforts they could start to demineralize the surrounding tooth enamel, which could cause a cavity.
A Tooth With An Occlusal Fracture Needs Timely Treatment
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Each of your teeth has a specific shape and contour that helps it meet efficiently with its partners in your dentition. When a cavity or chip affects the biting surface of a tooth it can lead to significant discomfort and sensitivity…
Untreated Periodontal Disease Can Lead To Tooth Loss
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Failing to brush your teeth twice each day or forgetting to floss can leave a significant amount of bacterial matter in your mouth. This can eventually harden into tartar near the gumline, which increases your chances of suffering from periodontal disease.
A Quality Whitening Toothpaste Might Remove Minor Dental Stains
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If they’re not removed in a relatively short amount of time minor dental stains can start to saturate your teeth, leaving you with an embarrassingly yellow or gray smile…
Why Flossing Is Important
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Do you understand why flossing is important to your teeth? Do you think if you brush alone that your teeth are safe? Brushing and flossing are two factors that work hand-in-hand to clean your smile…
Treatments For Your Smile: Chewing Gum
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Did you know that chewing gum is known as an supplementary form of cleaning utensil? The truth is it can provide the ability to produce saliva within your mouth…