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We all know that the holidays are filled with treats. We make delicious goodies for ourselves, our neighbors bring over their best family recipes, and Santa brings way more candy than he needs to. While all of this extra sugar can have a toll on our weight, it can also have a negative impact on […]

When you are missing a tooth (or a few) or you have one requiring extraction, your dentist will often recommend putting a dental implant in its place. Why? Besides the fact that it looks better, leaving an open spot in your mouth often results in the other teeth shifting in to fill the space. This […]

Most dentists would agree that when possible, it’s best to hold onto all of your natural teeth for as long as you can. However, sometimes life circumstances or other problems result in tooth loss. When that happens, best dental practices strongly recommend putting something in its place. About Dental Bridges When replacing a lost tooth, […]

We all remember back in elementary school when the dental hygienist came to speak to the class about proper oral hygiene. Armed with baggies of free toothbrushes, toothpastes, floss and brushing charts, they told us all about the evils of the villain gingivitis, and the rot caused by too much sugar. The adage “Brush three […]

While they might be crooked, most kids are start out with healthy, cavity-free teeth — that is until they start eating and expose those pearly whites to sugar, sugar and more sugar. According to the Center for Disease Control, 20 percent of children between the ages of 5 and 11 have at least one decayed […]

Being fearful about dental work is a very real thing. According to a study published by PubMed, the fear of going to the dentist is one of the most common fears along with fear of heights, spiders and snakes. Thanks to the advent of sedation dentistry, some of that fear is being relieved. Sedation dentistry […]