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Dental health, explained simply
Articles and tips from our team on keeping your smile healthy between visits. Search by topic, or start with the latest.
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Cosmetic Dentistry
Welcome
If you have suffered from bad dental experiences, ask about oral sedation. It can ease your anxiety about dental treatment. We have provided this level of…
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Dental Health
What Does a Dental Hygienist Do?
In the dental office, the dentist and the dental hygienist work together to meet the oral health needs of patients. Since each country has its own specific…
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Restorative Dentistry
What is a Dentist?
A dentist, also known as a dental surgeon, is a health care professional who specializes in dentistry (the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases…
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Dental Health
About Us
Open in the same location for the past 24 years, we are dedicated to quality service in a home away from home atmosphere. We strive to make each and every…
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Restorative Dentistry
What is a Filling?
Dental restoration, dental fillings, or simply fillings, are treatments used to restore the function, integrity, and morphology of missing tooth structure…
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Cosmetic Dentistry
What is a veneer?
In dentistry, a veneer is a layer of material placed over a tooth. Veneers can improve the aesthetics of a smile and protect the tooth's surface from damage.…
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Restorative Dentistry
What is a crown?
In dentistry, a crown most commonly refers to a dental cap, a type of dental restoration that completely caps or encircles a tooth or dental implant. A crown…
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Restorative Dentistry
Fillings
Replace your old, blackened mercury fillings with the new, safe tooth-colored replacements. These advanced materials make your mouth look and feel natural…
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Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening
Whiten your teeth to a healthy, younger look. As part of aging, your teeth yellow with time. Now, with the help of our dental team, your teeth can be…
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Dental Health
Cracked Tooth: Symptoms and Repair
Craze lines: A shallow, hairline crack in the enamel of a tooth. Craze lines are common in adult teeth and don’t require treatment. Fractured cusp: A crack…
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Restorative Dentistry
Dead Tooth: Signs and Symptoms
Discoloration: A dead tooth often looks yellow, grey, or slightly black. Smell: A dead tooth sometimes smells bad or causes a bad taste in your mouth. This…
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Restorative Dentistry
What You Need to Know About Childhood Cavities
Pain around the tooth and gums when eating or brushing; A new or increased sensitivity to hot or cold food or drinks; Consistent bad breath; Visible white…
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