What Does Fluoride Do for Our Teeth?
EVERY TUBE OF TOOTHPASTE with the ADA’s Seal of Acceptance has the same two…
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Be Prepared in Case of a Dental Emergency
THE BEST WAY to get the best possible outcome in any kind of emergency is to have…
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When Do We Recommend an Apicoectomy?
SOMETIMES THE BEST way to save a tooth is by removing the tip of the root. That tissue can become infected (or even reinfected if a root canal was already performed on it), at which point it’s important to clear it out. Saving Teeth in Patients of All Ages This surgery is highly specialized and…
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How Can I Defend Against Gum Recession?
ELDERLY PEOPLE ARE not the only people at risk of gum recession, even though that idea is where…
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How Do Tooth Infections Happen?
ACCORDING TO THE ADA, the main culprits of tooth infections are untreated tooth decay, gum…
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How Do I Choose One of These Toothpastes?
IN THE PHARMACY section of every grocery store, one side of an entire aisle…
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What Makes Natural Teeth So Much Better?
THE FIELD OF endodontics has gotten better and better at saving teeth over the last…
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Health Benefits Come With Smiling More!
OF COURSE WE SMILE when we feel happy, but there’s evidence to show that the link between…
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What Are Some Good Toothache Remedies?
TOOTHACHES ARE RARELY polite enough to strike when we’re right outside…
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Swimmers and Divers, Watch Those Teeth!
ANYONE WHO SWIMS or scuba dives frequently could encounter some unique dental issues if they aren’t careful. Let’s take a closer look at the big ones. Chlorine’s Effect on Teeth The longer teeth are exposed to acidic chlorine ions in pool water, the more likely they are to develop brown or yellow stains. These are…
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