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Everything You Need to Know About Taking Your Kids to the Dentist
You knew dentists hate sugar. But did you know that citrus fruits can be an enemy as well? Orange juice and other fruit juices are acidic and have low pH at the same time. This can contribute to enamel erosion and shrinking teeth. Robeyn Lowen, a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, points…
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How to Run Your Dental Office More Efficiently
Did you know that the median yearly salary of dentists is an estimated $150,000? However, every dental practice is different, so in order to run your dental office properly, it is important to implement a customized dental office management plan. Since it can be difficult to balance the responsibilities of running a small business and…
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What Can You Learn from a Dental Consultant
A dentist, also known as a ‘dental surgeon’, is a health care practitioner that specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. They have spent years learning how to provide long term solutions to oral healthcare problems. Too many dentists ignore one of the key aspects of their…
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Do You Have Missing Teeth? Dental Implants May Be Right for You
Do you have teeth that are broken or chipped? Perhaps one or more of your teeth is missing altogether. If either of these situations apply to you, it may be wise to consider affordable cosmetic dentistry. When it comes to aesthetic dentistry, it usually has to do with returning teeth to their original strength and…
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Dental Implants and Your Best Options for Oral Health
Cosmetic dental surgery and dental implants continue to rise in popularity among American health patients. Dental implants and cosmetic dentistry have been practiced for hundreds of years. Although it is a myth that George Washington had wooden dentures, false teeth made from wood were once used; the first recorded sets date back to 16th Century…
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Here Are 3 Reasons Why You Should Consider Braces To Straighten and Correct Your Smile
The decision of whether or not to get braces can come down to how much do braces cost. While how much do braces cost can play a large role in if you choose to get them, you should also consider the ways in which braces can help you. Dental braces and braces for adults are…
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How to Avoid Tooth Loss as an Adult
As you have grown older, your smile has not performed like it used to. Too many times in recent years you have been embarrassed to talk to people because of your mouth full of disappointing teeth. Now is the time for you to take action. Contact a cosmetic dentist and see how can have your…
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Missing Teeth Hurt More than Just Your Smile
The first mass-produced toothbrush was designed by an English prisoner in 1780. He drilled small holes in a cattle bone, tied boar bristles in bunches, passed the bunches through the holes, which were then glued in place. Luckily advances in dental technology have made leaps and bounds. Also luckily the world has many more toothbrushes…
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Undergoing a Dental Procedure? Everything You Should Know About Sedation
One of the most controversial things in the fields of cosmetic and family dentistry is sedation. As written by The Chicago Tribune, sedation in dentistry is often used to help patients avoid the pain and anxiety that so often comes with full dental implants, cavity fillings, and other procedures. However, critics and fearful patients wonder…
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Three Benefits of Wearing Braces
Did you know that 97% of Americans believe that a smile is an important social asset? However, teeth often suffer from malocclusions, or improper bites, which require orthodontic care. Fortunately, orthodontists protect bites and maximize the effectiveness of teeth in several ways. Dental braces, for example, are used to straighten the teeth of adults, and…