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TOP DENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS FOR TODDLERS

Whether they’re in the “Terrible Twos”, the “Tantrum Threes”, or the “Fearsome Fours”, caring for a toddler’s teeth is a combination of first-time experiences and learning. Here are a few tips to get you started on ensuring healthy smiles for your child at this precious and chaotic age! Time for First Visit to the Dentist […]

HOW DOES NUMBING WORK?

It may seem like magic to have a dental procedure and not even feel it, but how does this numbing process actually work? Let’s take a look at the interesting science behind one of the dentist’s best tools for patient comfort. The most common dental anesthetic is lidocaine. It’s what we call a local anesthetic, […]

WHEN TO SEE AN ENDODONTIST

An endodontist is a type of specialist dentist. Like many healthcare terms, the word “endodontics” comes from Greek, and actually means “inside tooth”. Dentists who are endodontists specialize in the care of the inside of the tooth. Your family dentist may recommend that you go to an endodontist if the inside of your tooth becomes infected […]

HEALTHY FOODS THAT CAN BE BAD FOR YOUR TEETH

Some foods that are genuinely good for your overall health can actually damage your teeth when eaten too often. Here are a few particularly popular culprits. We’re not saying to avoid these foods completely, but you should know which ones to consume in moderation. Lemon In case you didn’t know, it’s not sugar itself that causes […]

CAN THIS SWEETENER STOP TOOTH DECAY?

We all know that the only tried and true method of preventing cavities is regular brushing and flossing. However, that doesn’t stop researchers and dental patients alike from seeking other “life hacks” to maintain shiny smiles. Of course, the best way to promote good oral hygiene is to control what we put in our mouths in […]

JUST ONE SUGARY TREAT CAN STILL CAUSE TOOTH DECAY

As dental professionals, we feel like broken records telling people to reduce the amount of sugar in their diets to reduce tooth decay. We know we’ve gotten through to some of you and you have made important changes, such as cutting back your sugary latte or soda pop consumption to just one per day followed by […]

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