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What Causes Dry Mouth? Symptoms and Treatment

A dry mouth is not just a nuisance.  Yes, it makes it more difficult to talk and even chew your food.  It can even cause bad breath.    You may wake up with your mouth glued shut or your lips stuck to your teeth. You may have dry lips/throat, mouth sores, or perhaps a burning sensation…
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How safe are Dental X-Rays?

X-rays are the primary and the most essential diagnostic tools used in most medical fields including dentistry. They help assess your oral health and diagnose any underlying issues. They use minimal levels of radiation to record the interior of the teeth and gums. However, whether or not they are safe has been a topic under debate…
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All You Need to Know About Xylitol and Tooth Decay

It’s no secret that tooth decay is one of the most common dental problems in the United States. Approximately 90% adults experience tooth decay at least once in their life. However, it is also one of the easiest to prevent and treat diseases and research shows new and improved solutions to combatting tooth decay. Xylitol:…
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All You Need to Know About Wisdom Teeth Extraction

Wisdom teeth are so called because they are one of the last teeth to come in, probably between seventeen and twenty-one years of age. There are two sets of two on both the top and bottom and the last four teeth to complete a set of adult teeth. However, over the years, with a change…
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3 Reasons Why Wearing Your Retainer is Super Important

Remember all those visits to the orthodontist when you wished your braces would come off sooner than later? Surprise! If you thought you were done with the braces life for good, it’s time to burst your bubble. Retainers are small devices that keep your teeth aligned after your braces are removed because it takes up…
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Thumb-sucking and Pacifiers for children-Yay or nay?

Most children develop thumb or finger sucking habits during early childhood as a means to soothe themselves. The jury is still out on whether it’s learned behavior or comes to them naturally, but it does make them feel more secure. It also helps them connect with and learn about the environment they are in. However, after…
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4 Foods NOT to Give to Babies

Most pregnant mothers don’t realize the importance of dental care during pregnancy. In fact, due to hormonal changes, your dental health needs extra attention. When it comes to the baby’s dental care, it’s important to pay attention to it even before the first teeth come in. Babies are born with the first set of teeth…
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Taking Care of Your Dentures-DOs And DONTs

Taking care of dentures is super important because they serve a vital function for you. If you wear dentures, maintaining them is part of oral care for you. To ensure your oral health is optimal, follow these dos and don’ts of denture maintenance: DO take them out before you sleep Try not to go to bed with…
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Missing Teeth & The Importance of Dental Implants

Pull aside any adult and ask them what George Washington’s teeth were made of. Odds are most of them will say “wood.” And while they’re not entirely correct—his dentures actually included different replacement materials like human teeth, animal teeth, ivory and metal alloys—that example goes to show just how prominent false teeth have been in…
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Are Veneers the Dental Solution You’ve Been Looking For?

Whether you’re taking family photos or joining in on a family video call, you’re bound to crack a few smiles and share a few laughs! If your teeth have suffered wear and tear over the years, you may...
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Invisalign for Kids: Yay or Nay?

As a parent, you may have faced resistance from your children about getting braces. They fear being made fun of and called names like “metalhead” and that’s completely understandable. Invisalign treatment consists of a series of clear plastic trays developed and customized for your children’s teeth using 3D technology. With Invisalign, your child won’t have…
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How Often Should You Brush Your Teeth

A big part of maintaining your oral health, almost integral to it, is to clean your mouth regularly! Bacteria in the mouth can cause a lot of infections and not to mention, bad breath. With either of these conditions, you’re not going to be able to gel well in society. According to celebrity dentist, Dr.…
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