The Importance Of Preventive Dental Care At Any Age

Posted on: 16 September 2016

Proper oral hygiene and regular visits to your dentist are key tasks to protect the underlying health and look of your smile. Unfortunately, certain dental conditions can still develop – even when you're caring for your mouth, teeth, and gums. An estimated 41,000 root canals are performed every day in the United States, so it is a common procedure that you may need at one point in time. While it is a popular treatment, you may not be familiar with the reasons behind a root canal.
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Posted on: 2 August 2016

If you are planning to go camping during your next vacation, you may be concerned that your teeth will suffer from the event. After all, there will be no traditional bathroom sink as there is in your home, and you may not feel as though you can clean your teeth properly. Here are a few measures that you can take to help keep your teeth clean when you are on a camping trip.
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Posted on: 2 August 2016

With the amount of time that toddlers spend exploring the world around them, it's no surprise that injuries are bound to happen. While some injuries can be treated at home, other injuries, such as those that affect the teeth and gums, should be evaluated by a dental professional. To learn more about how to handle a chipped, broken, or lost tooth in your toddler, consider the three steps below. 1. Evaluate and Tend to the Immediate Injury
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Posted on: 21 July 2016

If you have a condition called tongue tie, then you have an elongated fraenum. The fraenum is the small flap of skin that connects the tongue to the bottom of the mouth. Tongue tie can cause cavity issues, since the tongue cannot move freely to release food particles that sit close to the teeth. The problem can also cause speech difficulties. Thankfully, a fairly simple procedure called a lingual frenectomy can be completed to cut back the fraenum so the tongue can move freely.
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