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Different types of dental fillings

Composite vs. Amalgam Fillings: Choosing the Right Dental Filling for Your Smile

Pick Your Perfect Dental Filling When tooth decay strikes, dental fillings are a great way to save the day—and your smile! These tiny protective shields repair damage and halt further tooth decay, ensuring a healthy and radiant smile. Best of all, dental fillings are made of different materials, so you and your dentist can find…
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Tooth-friendly recipes for fall.

From Pumpkin Spice to Dental Nice: 5 Tooth-Friendly Fall Recipes You’ll Adore

Healthy and Tasty Autumnal Eats As the leaves start to change color and the air becomes crisp, our palates often crave the unique flavors that fall has to offer. But did you know you can enjoy these comforting, seasonal foods while also keeping your teeth healthy? Welcome to the world of tooth-friendly recipes for fall! …
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How sleep apnea and bruxism are connected.

Sleep Apnea and Bruxism: Unraveling the Hidden Connection for a Better Night’s Sleep

Have you noticed that you’re always tired throughout the day or that you experience pain in or around your jaw? If so, factors such as sleep apnea and bruxism could be at play. These two conditions often go hand-in-hand, and seeking out effective treatment can significantly improve your quality of life. What is sleep apnea?…
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Why you should choose CEREC crowns

Why CEREC Crowns Are Worth the Hype and the No-Wait

Immediate, Lasting Results with CEREC Same-Day Crowns Can a dental crown really be prepared and placed in just one appointment? CEREC crowns are an advancement in dental technology that makes same-day treatment possible. When you need cosmetic dentistry to restore your smile, this new option provides immediate and lasting results. When are dental crowns necessary?…
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Find relief from bruxism

Beyond the Dentist: 5 Tips to Reduce Stress and the Risks of Bruxism

Are you constantly dealing with sensitive teeth or jaw pain? One of the most common reasons behind these symptoms is bruxism, the unconscious grinding or clenching of your teeth. This condition can cause serious long-term oral health issues, so it’s in your best interests to seek out effective advice and treatment from your dentist today.…
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Advantages of laser dentistry

5 Advantages of Anesthesia-Free Restoration With Laser Dentistry

The latest in laser dentistry technology is making anesthesia-free dentistry a reality for many patients. Depending on your case, your next restorative dentistry treatment may be comfortable and pain-free without the use of any dental anesthesia at all. How Laser Dentistry Improves on Traditional Treatment Methods Traditional dental procedures have relied on drills to remove…
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Don't skip your dental cleanings.

The Dirty Truth: Why Skipping Professional Dental Cleanings Will Cost You Your Smile

Tooth decay is a serious health concern, with one in four U.S. adults having at least one cavity at this very moment. Despite how widespread cavities are, there are simple steps you can take to prevent them. One of the most effective is to keep up with routine professional dental cleanings. What Professional Dental Cleanings…
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Laser dentistry can make all the difference.

A Laser-Powered Smile: Treating Cavities With the Solea Laser

Dental technology is always moving forward. Today, laser dentistry represents the cutting edge of dental treatment. The Solea laser is a piece of advanced equipment that provides both soft-tissue and hard-tissue treatment options, improving accuracy, speed, and comfort. Your next cavity treatment could be treated using this innovative technology. What is the Solea All-Tissue Dental…
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Does a tongue tie interrelate to sleep apnea?

How Tongue Tie and Sleep Apnea are Interrelated: What You Need to Know

Sleep apnea is a serious condition that causes individuals to temporarily stop breathing and jolt awake suddenly during sleep. Upwards of 25 million U.S. adults experience some degree of sleep apnea. Many factors can contribute to sleep apnea, and tongue tie is one that you might not be familiar with. What is tongue tie? Tongue…
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What are the benefits of photobiomodulation?

Photobiomodulation: 5 Exciting Dental and Cosmetic Uses

What is photobiomodulation therapy? Have you heard of photobiomodulation therapy? This innovative treatment might sound like a mouthful, but it’s actually very straightforward. This form of low-level light therapy is skyrocketing in popularity thanks to its many cosmetic and dental applications. However, many patients are unclear on exactly what photobiomodulation therapy is. Essentially, photobiomodulation is…
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